Hirah Loves to Jump — And Why I Encourage It
If you’ve ever met Hirah, you know she’s a jumper.
Not just once in a while. Not just when music is on. If there’s a flat surface, a trampoline, or even just a bouncy feeling in the air — she’s up on her toes, ready to launch.
Jumping is her happy language. It’s how she celebrates, how she regulates, and sometimes how she says, “I’m here, I’m excited, and I feel good!”
Why Jumping Matters for Her
For many neurodivergent kids, movement isn’t just exercise — it’s a way of processing the world. For Hirah, jumping helps:
- Release energy when she’s feeling restless.
- Regulate her emotions during stressful moments.
- Build muscle strength and coordination without it feeling like “work.”
- Create joy — because nothing beats that big smile when she lands.
Making Space for Her Favorite Thing
We keep a mini indoor trampoline at home, and it’s one of the best investments I’ve made. On days when the weather’s bad or she’s feeling overwhelmed, it’s there waiting for her. Sometimes she jumps to music, sometimes while watching her favorite shows, and sometimes in pure silence — just enjoying the rhythm of her own body.
What I’ve Learned From Watching Her Jump
At first, I thought jumping was just a quirky habit. But now, I see it’s a part of her self-care. It reminds me that movement can be medicine, joy can be physical, and that we don’t have to sit still to be learning and growing.
So when you see a child jumping — whether it’s in the living room, on a playground, or in a grocery store aisle — know that it might be more than play. It might be how they’re finding their balance in the world.
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