Stability Wheel
Stability strategies for the trail.
Physiological needs, the consistent provision of basic physical requirements for well-being.
Stretch 4 · First ClimbThe Stability wheel has three hubs. Each hub holds four spokes, and each spoke is a small, focused practice you can try tonight. Read through the hubs below, find the spoke that fits the squeak you are hearing, and start there.
Rim: Consistent Provision. The reliable, predictable meeting of physiological needs that builds security.
Health and Wellness
Maintaining and promoting the child's physical health.
Regular Checkups
Keeping a child's medical and dental care on track when doctors' offices are hard places.
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Active Lifestyle
Helping a child move their body every day, at their own pace, without sports pressure.
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Sleep Hygiene
Building a bedtime routine that gives a child real rest, not just quiet compliance.
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Nutrition Awareness
Helping a child learn about food and eat well without turning the table into a battle.
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Comfort and Adaptation
Ensuring physical comfort and accommodation of sensory needs.
Personal Space
Building a small corner of the home that is unmistakably theirs, and protecting it.
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Clothing Comfort
Letting a child wear clothes that work for their body, not clothes that look right on a hanger.
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Sensory Adaptations
Small adjustments to the sensory environment that let a child stay present without overload.
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Safety Protocols
Age-appropriate safeguards around the home that protect without drawing attention to themselves.
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Daily Life Management
Building practical life skills for independence and self-sufficiency.
Time Management
Helping a child sense the passage of time without turning every day into a timer.
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Personal Hygiene
Supporting daily care routines in a way that respects a child's body and pace.
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Household Contributions
Small chores and shared tasks that tell a child they are part of the family, not a guest.
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Money Management
Gentle first lessons about money for a child whose relationship with it is already complicated.
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