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✨ Did you know? Newborns are born with tiny clenched fists! 🤲 It’s called the palmar grasp reflex, and it’s a natural instinct that helps them hold onto things (like your finger! 🥹). As they grow, their hands slowly relax and open up, allowing them to explore the world around them. 🌍💛 Tag a new parent who’d love to know this! 👶💕 #NewbornFacts #BabyDevelopment #ParentingTips #DidYouKnow #BabyMilestones #MomLife #DadLife #ParentingJourney #parentinggenie #parentinggenietips | Parenting Genie

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Handwriting Trouble? Check the Palmar Grasp Reflex! ✍️ If your child struggles with handwriting or fine motor control, it might be due to an active Palmar Grasp reflex. This reflex can impact finger control and precision, essential for neat handwriting. Testing the Palmar Grasp Reflex 🔎 Palm Test: Draw an “X” over the base of your child’s palm. Observe: If the fingers curl, this reflex is still active and needs integrating. Fun Exercises to Improve Finger Control 👋🏼 🔢Number Game: Draw a numb

Messy Handwriting? Check This Reflex ✍️ If your kid avoids handwriting or their letters look like spaghetti, it could be due to an active Palmar Grasp Reflex 🧠🖐️ 👉 This reflex shows up when babies grip your finger tightly. Cute then, not so helpful now. ✅ How to test: Draw an X on your child’s palm, if the fingers curl, the reflex is still active. 🎯 Try these exercises: Squeeze a stress ball in the opposite hand while writing Use a massage gun on the palms for a couple of minutes daily Good

3 Activities for a Retained Palmar Grasp Reflex