An individualized and comprehensive approach to helping children with neurobehavioral and learning di
The Brain Balance Achievement Center has over 100 nationwide locations that offer an individualized and comprehensive approach in helping children & teenagers reach their physical, social and academic potential. Although no diagnosis is necessary, we work with children and teens who struggle with learning and behavioral disorders such as ADHD, Dyslexia and High Functioning Autism, and many more. L
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12/04/2023
Happy Holidays from our team at Brain Balance!
This holiday season, give the gift of brain health. Get started in December with a plan for your child. Brain Balance can help turn your child’s breakdowns into breakthroughs with our drug-free, customized programs. Visit brainbalance.com and let us build a plan for your child.
12/01/2023
Join us for an important conversation on creating healthy screen habits for kids and teens!
🗓️ Date: Thursday, December 7th, 2023
🕰️ Time: 11:30 AM PT | 1:30 PM CT | 2:30 PM ET
Understanding Impact and Taking Action
Attend this live conversation with Dr. Rebecca Jackson, Chief Programs Officer of Brain Balance, and Nicole Rawson, internationally recognized digital wellness expert and founder of Screen Time Clinic®.
Nicole brings over 20 years of teaching experience and a personal journey of helping her own son overcome gaming addiction, providing a unique perspective to the discussion.
What You'll Learn:
Distinguish between healthy screen habits and problematic usage.
When and how to seek external support.
Practical steps for implementing changes in your household.
Tailor screen habits and boundaries for different age groups.
Tips for handling emotional moments and sticking to the plan.
Don't miss this chance to gain insights, actionable steps, and personalized guidance from experts who understand the challenges faced by parents in today's digital age.
Register at brainbalancecenters.com/webinars.
11/30/2023
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I am really looking forward to presenting as Coping Skills for Kids’ guest speaker tomorrow, December 1st!
We will delve into a conversation about actionable steps for families to take to help kids on a day-to-day basis, then build toward long-term improvements. I’ll also be answering parent questions.
If you cannot attend live, the recording of this presentation will be available in the Coping Skills Community Hub.
Visit the link in our bio to register!
11/30/2023
Who else gets nervous for holiday get-togethers with kids? 🤷♀️
Holiday visits with family and friends can often be filled with...
- Unwanted judgments and opinions
- Messed-up sleep schedules
- Meltdowns and whining
..the list goes on!
If you prepare your hosts and your child for what to expect in advance, you can decrease the chances that behavioral issues will turn into big problems during the visit. Here are a few ways you can minimize stress for your child during the holidays:
Talk with your family ahead of time about your child's needs:
A short conversation with extended family members will prepare them so they can respond with empathy instead of shock or anger when your child acts out at an inappropriate time.
Communicate to your family about any dietary restrictions:
If you use a restricted diet to curb some of your child's negative behavioral issues, you need to tell your extended family what isn't allowed.
Create a safe space for your child:
By finding a private area for time out, you can spare your child some embarrassment while he or she takes five to 10 minutes to calm down.
Check out our blog for more useful tips: https://bit.ly/40SAsJo
11/29/2023
Providing the body what it needs to fight off diseases and illness is crucial to maintaining wellness. Here are some ideas for things you can do, right now, to boost your family’s health from the Brain Balance team of Nutrition Coaches. Check out the link here: https://bit.ly/3a5ki6H for a healthy eating plan that helps to lower anxiety and keep our immune system in top shape!
In our recent webinar, "An Inside Look at ADHD and Anxiety", Alec Chambers, acclaimed singer-songwriter, shared invaluable insights on how ADHD has affected him emotionally.
"I think it just left me in a place of feeling very isolated and very alone and not really knowing how to express myself, right?"
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us, Alec. ❤️
Healthy Brain. Happy Life. 🧠
Front porch exercises for Lincoln this week. Great job getting in your exercises!
Brain Balance parents, where's your favorite spot to put out your family's exercise mat? Comment below.
11/24/2023
“After Brain Balance, Hayden is the brilliant, happy, and sweet boy I always knew he could be. Gone are the days we used to fight over the need for him to wear a coat when it’s winter because now he can actually feel when he is cold. He reads social cues and understands facial expressions to know how someone is feeling. He no longer has tantrums or beats up on himself. He is happy and proud of who he is and no longer asks, ‘Mommy, what's wrong with me?’”
Thank you so much for sharing your story with us! ❤️
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🎓 Congratulations to our Brain Balance graduates from last month! We’ll miss you, but we can’t wait to see all the incredible things you’ll achieve!
Wow, we're so proud of Isabella and her dad. Look at their awesome backyard set up for their home exercises.
Brain Balance parents, any tips for staying consistent with your home exercises in the winter months?
11/20/2023
🌟 Discover Thoughtful Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids and Teens with Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD, and Dyslexia! 🎁✨
Ahead of black friday, we're sharing gift ideas, curated by the Brain Balance team. Whether you're shopping for a child with Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD, or Dyslexia, we've got you covered with some fantastic gift ideas that will bring joy and support their development.
Scroll above and click the link here for an extended list! Happy shopping. https://bit.ly/3Tni99H
11/18/2023
Thanksgiving is almost here! At Brain Balance, we know that it is possible to enjoy a delicious meal and eat the foods that support your child’s best behavior and focus. Here are some fun fall recipes for you and your family to try out this holiday season:
Appetizers
Celery stuffed with Kite Hill Chive Cream Cheese.
Snyders Gluten-Free Pretzels, Siete Chips, and Glutino Crackers.
Side Dishes
Pacific Foods Butternut Squash Soup.
Trader Joe’s Frozen Roasted Mashed Sweet Potatoes.
Desserts
Katz Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie.
SO Delicious Ice Cream and Coconut Whipped Cream.
Check out our blog in the link in bio for the full clean eating shopping list this year!
“So when we start seeing missed milestones and these areas of the brain that typically have to build one on top of in a normal trajectory of the brain, when these aspects are not occurring correctly, then the brain takes a different trajectory. The good news is, is that trajectory could be brought back on track through various types of activities.”
Check out this conversation with Dr. Mark Goldenberg, Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist, and brain development expert, as he discusses executive functions and brain development.
11/13/2023
“My daughter struggled with emotional regulation, violent outbursts, and was overall unhappy most of the time. When looking into the program, we were hesitant because of the financial cost, but ultimately decided it was worth it. We were right! After a few months of working with Brain Balance, she has significantly fewer outbursts, is communicating instead of screaming, is no longer violent, calms down faster, and is so much happier. Everything at the OKC center has been amazing and so welcoming. We are so grateful to have found this program and for the significant positive changes it has made for our girl and family.”
We truly appreciate and admire our Brain Balance parents, thank you for sharing your child's personal journey! ❤️
"When it comes to shame, people wear it like a cloak and everywhere they go, they take it with them. They have a weighed-down backpack and you see the way they stand with their head forwards or they're looking down. And the only way to lighten that load is to start taking some of those rocks out, all of those ugly statements that they hear all the time, and start to build it up with the feathers that make them float, the things that make them feel like "This is what's good about me." and build on those. Talk about them after your child acted out, you leave the house after a while, and you say "I really love the way you did x,y, and z." Next time, you know maybe we shouldn't bring this toy that we just started playing with because I know you didn't like to share that and wound up going in a negative direction. What do you think about that? So you're solution-oriented instead of going toward the shaming"
Check out this clip from our conversation: "How to Talk to Kids About Anything" with renowned child development specialist, podcast host, and author, Dr. Robyn Silverman!
Watch this video to dive into the art of communication with children on challenging topics, gain confidence in navigating tricky questions and behaviors, and strengthen your bond with your kids through meaningful dialogues.
Let's empower ourselves to connect deeply with our children. Follow along for more! 🌟
TOMORROW! We're so excited to welcome Alec Chambers, acclaimed singer-songwriter for a live conversation with Dr. Rebecca Jackson about what it's like to live with ADHD and anxiety from childhood through adulthood. Alec will provide parents with an inside perspective. He'll dive into his story and how his identity was shaped as a result of his experiences. Don't miss this opportunity! Register at www.brainbalancecenters.com/webinars.
"Since Macen's been done, we have seen tremendous progress. He is more confident in himself, test taking is better, and like I said, reading is better, spelling is better. His tutor who happens to be his second-grade teacher, tells us every week when she works with him how wonderful he's doing and the things that he's doing in less than an hour now, it would take him you know, days to do before, so she's even seeing some really nice progress. So, it's nice when it's not just us seeing the progress but other people in his life that are noting how far he's come. So, it's been a huge blessing in our life and we are so thankful for everything that the Brain Balance team has done for us."
We truly appreciate and admire our Brain Balance parents, thank you for sharing your child's personal journey! ❤️
11/03/2023
🧠 Unlock the Power of Mental Schema!
In our recent "Preparing for a Successful School Year" webinar, Lynn Brittnacher, a tenured elementary and middle school educator shared invaluable insights on how Mental Schema shapes the path to classroom success.
📁 Mental Schema: It's like a filing cabinet for your brain, making info easy to retrieve. But not every student has this ability! Some minds resemble an alphabet soup, causing struggles in learning and staying on task. Watch the clip above to learn:
📚 Open-ended projects can feel overwhelming without a structured mental schema. As educators and parents, we must tailor organizational systems to fit each child's unique needs.
💡 Children may know the info but struggle to demonstrate it when needed. These challenges can affect organization, writing, and more. Early recognition is key!
🎯 To support students with underdeveloped mental schema, we need to simplify their learning environment. Minimize distractions and provide clear, manageable steps.
Missed the webinar? Watch this webinar and many others from our Parents Know Series by visiting brainbalancecenters.com/webinars!
11/02/2023
Parents, although it might seem like it, your child’s defiant behavior is not on purpose. When kids are displaying defiant behavior, their brains and bodies are having a reaction to stress, fear, and punishment that is different compared to children who don't display defiant behavior.
Read more in the link here: https://bit.ly/48MciUi
"Just having that innate ability to do things in certain ways that not many other humans can is an incredible gift. And at the same time, it can be very isolating. As you get older and as you go about life, it's something that I think is important." - Alec Chambers on his podcast "Chats with Chambers" on fitting in.
Join Our Webinar: "An Inside Look at ADHD and Anxiety with Singer-Songwriter Alec Chambers"
🧠 Discover the superpowers of neurodiversity.
📅 Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023
🕒 Time: 10AM Pacific | 12PM Central | 1PM Eastern
Join us as Alec takes us on a journey from childhood into adulthood, shedding light on how ADHD and anxiety have shaped his identity and his life. You'll be inspired by how these experiences influenced his remarkable music career and creative expression. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable insights and be inspired by Alec's incredible story of self-discovery and personal growth.
👉 Register today: brainbalancecenters.com/webinars.
For , we're shining a light on what it's like to live with ADHD!
Listen to Gavin, a Brain Balance student, as he shares his perspective on what it's like to live with ADHD as an adult.
Comment below! What do you wish people knew about ADHD? Help us share your perspective!
10/29/2023
Trick-or-Treat! It’s the Halloween season, and there are plenty of treats and goodies to give out that aren't full of dyes or chemicals. Head on over to the link here: https://bit.ly/3Mcp0Rm for some fun ideas you can use for a candy-free Halloween this year to avoid meltdowns! 🎃
If you missed our recent posts about the effects of artificial dyes and sugar on the brain....we pulled out some great stats to help parents understand why reducing additives and sugar can help with optimal brain function in school and at home!
"I feel like we live in a world that makes it hard to be vulnerable because people are afraid of having to be judged. Which is sad. And I think what you do here is something that makes people like me feel seen." - Alec Chambers from his podcast "Chats with Chambers" on what it's like to be vulnerable in today's world.
Join us for the next event in our Parents Know Webinar Series, acclaimed singer-songwriter Alec Chambers joins Dr. Rebecca Jackson for "An Inside Look at ADHD and Anxiety."
📅 Date: Thursday, November 9, 2023
🕒 Time: 10AM Pacific | 12PM Central | 1PM Eastern
As a child, Alec faced expressive challenges, a stutter, and the isolating feeling that often accompanies these conditions. He vividly recalls the moments of feeling unheard, unseen, and misunderstood.
Alec will delve into the coping mechanisms he developed, and the hurdles he faced in school, in his social life, and with his family. This is a unique opportunity for parents, educators, and caregivers to gain valuable insights to help relate better to kids and teens with ADHD and anxiety.
👉 Register today: brainbalancecenters.com/webinars.
"In fact, the research literally says the opposite. Like, if you talk to your kids about these tough topics in particular about su***de, there's a quintessential study from 2005 that actually says you are not putting the idea in your head, you are actually reducing the risk of this su***de, of a lot of these risky behaviors of suicidal ideation when we do talk about it openly because your child now knows you're the trusted source and you can talk to them about anything."
Check out this clip from our conversation: "How to Talk to Kids About Anything" with renowned child development specialist, podcast host, and author, Dr. Robyn Silverman!
Watch this video to dive into the art of communication with children on challenging topics, gain confidence in navigating tricky questions and behaviors, and strengthen your bond with your kids through meaningful dialogues.
Let's empower ourselves to connect deeply with our children. Follow along for more! 🌟
10/25/2023
🌈🧠 Unmasking the Impact of Food Dyes on Our Little Learners' Minds 📚🎨
We're sharing some insights on how those sneaky food dyes and additives might be affecting your child's brain during the school day. This is a great reminder of the connection between dyes and mood ahead of Halloween!
When our little ones consume foods loaded with artificial colors, it can sometimes lead to unexpected consequences. 🎨✨ These additives have been linked to mood swings, irritability, and even difficulty focusing – not the ideal recipe for a successful school day! 🤯😤
But fear not! This isn't about perfection; it's about making mindful choices that fit your family's needs. 🌟💪
Here are a few tips to consider:
1️⃣ Read Labels: Check the ingredient lists and opt for foods with natural coloring whenever possible. 📜🥦
2️⃣ Homemade Goodies: Get creative in the kitchen and make your own colorful snacks using natural ingredients like beet juice or turmeric. 🍪🍇
3️⃣ Balanced Diet: Ensure your child's meals include a balance of protein, healthy fats, and whole grains. It can help stabilize energy levels and mood. 🍽️🥑
4️⃣ Hydration: Keep them hydrated with water or herbal teas instead of sugary drinks – it's great for brain function! 💧🍵
Remember, we're all in this together, and small changes can make a big difference. Our goal is to support our kids in reaching their full potential, and it starts with nurturing their incredible minds. So, let's keep making those positive choices, and let's celebrate every step forward! 🎉👏
You've got this, and I'm here to cheer you on! 🌟❤️
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