<p>“I didn’t crawl and I’m fine.” We hear this <em>all the time</em> - from parents, grandparents, and even professionals. And while it can be true, there’s a lot more nuance to the conversation.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><ul><li><p>Why crawling plays such a critical role in development</p></li><li><p>How crawling supports strength, coordination, vision, and primitive reflex integration</p></li><li><p>Why skipping crawling may not seem like a problem early on, but can impact coordination, learning, and regulation later</p></li><li><p>Simple ways to encourage crawling in babies, kids, and even adults</p></li><li><p>How to respond (kindly and confidently) when someone says, “I didn’t crawl and I’m fine”</p></li></ul><p>Thanks for listening 🩷 If this episode made you think differently about crawling, share it with someone who says they’re “fine” without it.</p><p><strong>LINKS</strong></p><p>We’d love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form - <a href="https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3">⁠<u>https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3</u>⁠</a> </p><p>Why Crawling Is Essential for Babies, Kids &amp; Adults? Infant Development &amp; OT Strategies</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKcDD9FtVIY"><u>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKcDD9FtVIY</u></a> </p><p>Crawling for Brain Development</p><p><a href="https://sensationalbrain.com/product/crawling-brain-development-curriculum/"><u>https://sensationalbrain.com/product/crawling-brain-development-curriculum/</u></a> </p><p>All Things Sensory Podcast Instagram </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/allthingssensorypodcast/</u></a> </p><p>Harkla Website </p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/"><u>https://harkla.co/</u></a> </p><p>Harkla YouTube</p><p>​​<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily"><u>https://www.youtube.com/c/HarklaFamily</u></a> </p><p>Harkla Instagram</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/"><u>https://www.instagram.com/harkla_family/</u></a> </p><p>Harkla Digital Courses</p><p><a href="https://harkla.co/collections/courses"><u>https://harkla.co/collections/courses</u></a> </p>