Wheel 2 of 4
The Stability wheel.
The steady rhythm of sleep, food, shelter, and predictable daily life. The wheel that turns most quietly when it is working, and loudly when it is not.
Stretch 2 · Settling InPhysiological needs, the consistent provision of basic physical requirements for well-being.
A wheel is built from a center hub, a rim on the outside, and spokes that connect the two. On this page you will find every hub inside this wheel, the spokes that hold each hub steady, and the rim that ties the whole wheel together.
Hubs and spokes
The building blocks inside this wheel.
Each hub is a bigger building block. Each spoke is a small, specific practice you can start with today. Pick one spoke. Leave the rest for later.
Health and Wellness
Maintaining and promoting the child's physical health.
Spoke
Regular Checkups
Scheduling and maintaining regular medical and dental appointments.
Spoke
Active Lifestyle
Encouraging physical activity and outdoor play.
Spoke
Sleep Hygiene
Establishing healthy sleep habits and consistent bedtime routines.
Spoke
Nutrition Awareness
Teaching about balanced nutrition and healthy eating habits.
Comfort and Adaptation
Ensuring physical comfort and accommodation of sensory needs.
Spoke
Personal Space
Providing a designated personal space that feels safe and comfortable.
Spoke
Clothing Comfort
Ensuring comfortable, appropriate clothing that the child has input on.
Spoke
Sensory Adaptations
Accommodating sensory sensitivities and preferences.
Spoke
Safety Protocols
Maintaining age-appropriate safety measures in the physical environment.
Daily Life Management
Building practical life skills for independence and self-sufficiency.
Spoke
Time Management
Teaching organizational skills and time awareness.
Spoke
Personal Hygiene
Supporting development of personal care routines.
Spoke
Household Contributions
Age-appropriate chores and responsibility building.
Spoke
Money Management
Basic financial literacy and resource awareness.
The rim
Consistent Provision
The reliable, predictable meeting of physiological needs that builds security.
The rim is the outer edge of the wheel, the part that actually touches the trail. Hubs and spokes give the wheel its shape. The rim is what the child experiences, day after day, as the wagon rolls forward.
Help pages
When this wheel gets loud.
If you are in a hard moment right now, these pages meet you where you are.
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Where to go next.
Read another wheel, or open the glossary for any word that tripped you up.
Common questions.
Why is Stability one of the four wheels?
Physiological needs, the consistent provision of basic physical requirements for well-being.
What does the Health and Wellness hub cover?
Maintaining and promoting the child's physical health. It contains 4 spokes: Regular Checkups, Active Lifestyle, Sleep Hygiene, Nutrition Awareness.
What does the Comfort and Adaptation hub cover?
Ensuring physical comfort and accommodation of sensory needs. It contains 4 spokes: Personal Space, Clothing Comfort, Sensory Adaptations, Safety Protocols.
What does the Daily Life Management hub cover?
Building practical life skills for independence and self-sufficiency. It contains 4 spokes: Time Management, Personal Hygiene, Household Contributions, Money Management.
What is the rim of the Stability wheel?
Consistent Provision. The reliable, predictable meeting of physiological needs that builds security.