The Tool of the Month for October is lifting weights. Everyday household items, such as individual water bottles filled with water or sand, can be used if you do not have actual weights. Lifting weights can be done to help with blue zone feelings (low energy) to help energize and focus children. It can also be done when your child is in the yellow zone (has a little too much energy) to help calm and refocus them. Lifting weights provides proprioceptive input to the muscles and joints. This can be the most effective type of input to help individuals self-regulate since it helps with the processing of movement and tactile input and makes us aware of where our bodies are in space in relationship to other people and objects, thereby helping to ground us. Encourage your child to try lifting weights when you notice they are having difficulty self-regulating.