Brain Balance Centers

“Hand in your homework… Raise your hand… Pay attention… What did my teacher just say?… How do I get to my next class?… That noise is so distracting… Pay attention!... Wait, where did I put my homework?...”

Parents, this is your child’s brain in school.

Believe it or not, your child’s brain is trying very hard to keep up in school! There are many underlying processes in the brain that contribute to classroom success, they’re called executive functioning skills.

Join us Thursday, September 14 for a live conversation between Dr. Mark Goldenberg, Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist, and brain development expert, and Dr. Rebecca Jackson, Chief Programs Officer for Brain Balance as they dive into the world of executive functioning skills and their profound impact on school success.

Register at www.brainbalancecenters.com/webinars.

Need to calm down? Need to focus? Believe it or not, essential oils can help promote better behavior and focus.

Lavender, Geranium, Bergamot, Neroli, Sandalwood, and Ylang-ylang can help promote better behavior because they have calming effects.

Peppermint, Rosemary, Clove, Cinnamon, and Basil help promote focus and memory and can be a delightful way to help your easily distracted child stay on task.

What is your favorite essential oil? Let us know in the comments below.

We have two new students joining us today! Mackenzie and Olivia, we are so excited to get to know you. This is going to be so much fun!

Limiting screen time, providing a calm sleep environment, and getting enough exercise to help them fall asleep and relax, are all great habits to introduce to your child to ace the challenges and fun the school day brings. Check the blog for more: https://bit.ly/3DXzDEf

Because exercise boosts brain function and elasticity, even the most ordinary play is purposeful. Exercise also brings in more oxygen needed to help brain cells thrive, thus supporting new brain connections that keep the brain operating at peak efficiency. Traditional playtime activities like tree climbing, splashing in pools, and exploring the outdoors will improve mood, focus, and brain power. Even in adults, hint, hint... : )

Visit our website and read our blog for more information on the brain-body benefits of outdoor play.
https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/blog

Anxiety has been at an all-time high for many over the last few years. We want to help you bring peace back to your day. Join us for a free live webinar on Thursday, 8/24, at 1:30 PM ET / 12:30 PM CT / 11:30 AM MT / 10:30 AM PT and again at 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT / 6:00 PM MT / 5:00 PM PT.

Register here: https://www.brainbalancecenters.com/webinar-high-five-parent-discovery-event

Create a calming evening environment for the senses to help ease anxiety. Sleep is a big challenge for children with anxiety, so creating a calm and nurturing environment is extra important for sleep success.
Weighted Blankets: The extra pressure of these blankets is like a hug which may help promote serotonin and melatonin which can help us to settle down from stressful or anxious situations and relax.

If you are concerned about your child, teen, or young adult, we invite you to consider the Brain Balance Program.

Read more about weighted blankets:
https://www.friendshipcircle.org/blog/2017/02/01/5-research-backed-benefits-of-weighted-blankets-and-vests/

Congratulations, Ollie! We are so proud of you for all of the hard work you have put into Brain Balance. It hasn't always been easy, but you have pushed through and made so much progress! We will miss having you around three times a week, but we can't wait to continue supporting you throughout your next adventures. See you soon! Keep up the great work!

Great read! 🧠

This awesome article from Psychology Today highlights research findings that creative thinking is supported by strong brain connectivity between neural networks. "Whole-Brain Connectivity, Less Segregated Neural Networks, and Creative Thinking Are Synergistic."

Read the research here! https://bit.ly/3H1xBC7

Are you a savory or sweet seeker? Why do some people like savory and some like sweet?

Read the article below for some interesting info:
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19931521/why-some-people-have-a-sweet-tooth/

Nakia, Congratulations! Getting to know you over the past several months has been so amazing! You are a fun-loving, positive girl that we adore so much! We know how hard you worked during Phase 1, and you should be extremely proud of that. You brightened up our days, and we will miss having you around three times a week. We are so excited to see you again in a few short weeks! Great work!

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CONGRATS to our Brain Balance Olympics winners! These girls all rocked it for 6 weeks of our Olympics and got to go home with some super fun gift baskets! Way to go girls! 😁

Congratulations, Seth! It has been such a pleasure to coach you over the past several months. Your hard work has paid off! You have always made your coaches and partners SMILE! We will miss seeing you three times a week, however, we are so excited to see you to continue to grow during Phase 2! You are a rockstar!

At Brain Balance, we believe in the POWER OF PLAY! We've all heard that practice makes perfect and when children play, they are practicing for life! It is important for children of all ages to engage in play to help develop communication skills, problem-solving skills, and more.

The Brain Balance Program integrates multiple activities all at once (including sensory activities) to help build strong neural pathways between brain hubs. What is your family’s favorite sensory activity to do during summer break?

Turn off the news! Instead, opt for some happy music that you can sing along with. Singing occupies the brain, and that distraction helps replace negative thoughts with happy ones. Studies also show that singing out loud together helps to create a connection. And when we feel connected, we feel safe. We experience our environment through our senses, make yours a happy one! If you are concerned about your child, teen, or young adult, we invite you to consider the Brain Balance Program.

Read more about the benefits of singing out loud:
www.yourtango.com/experts/cherylgerson/how-singing-can-treat-symptoms-anxiety-depression-naturally

Welcome, Odin! We are so excited to have you. This is going to be so much FUN!

Are you a beachcomber or a mountain family?
Whatever you choose, it’s so good to get out in the fresh air. Nature relaxes and centers us (and gets us away from screens).

Can you believe it? Back-to-school season is already here. Back-to-school can be stressful for kids (and parents, too!) when they struggle with anxiety, organization, staying on task, or sensory processing. Changing routines and transitioning into a new season is often difficult, and it’s even more challenging if your child feels anxious about school. By adapting a few of the below steps into your child’s routine now, you can minimize these stressful feelings as they go into the new school year.

🧠 Make the change slowly
🧠 Talk to your children about what’s worrying them
🧠 Make sure your child gets a healthy amount of sleep
🧠 Create a “leaving the house” routine

Check out our blog to learn more about how you can ease your child into the school year: https://bit.ly/3Ol7Fsk

The magic of imaginary play gives kids the power to conquer things like the monsters under the bed, the dragon in the backyard, or flying to the moon in an old box covered in foil. Albert Einstein said, “Logic will get you from A to B, but imagination will take you everywhere.” Imaginary play helps build kids’ confidence and self-perception! We think that’s pretty cool!

"The Brain Balance program has been an incredible help for our son. His self-awareness and self-regulation have grown leaps and bounds since we began. He is now stronger mentally and physically, can control and express himself better, and his anxiety levels have significantly decreased. (Even he has noticed and told us these things.) He now loves new experiences and challenges, too, instead of being overwhelmed by them. We cannot thank the Brain Balance Columbus team enough for the genuine care they have for our son. The commitment to participating in Brain Balance is a big one but it has paid off hugely for our son’s lifelong skills and abilities, and our family’s well-being. We are SO thankful we chose to learn and grow with Brain Balance.”

We truly appreciate and admire our Brain Balance parents. Thank you, Kimberly, for sharing your child's story! ❤️

We truly appreciate and admire our Brain Balance parents, thank you, Kimberly, for sharing your child's story! ❤️

Magnesium increases GABA, which encourages relaxation as well as sleep. Insomnia is a common symptom of children and adults with anxiety. Children with low magnesium often experience trouble falling asleep, restless sleep, and waking frequently during the night. Maintaining healthy magnesium levels often leads to deeper, more restful sleep.

Kid-friendly magnesium-rich snacks include:
• Bananas
• Sunflower and Pumpkin Seeds
• Legumes
• Guacamole
• Black Bean Dip

If you are concerned about your child, teen, or young adult, we invite you to consider the Brain Balance Program.

Brain Balance of Midlothian has a new student...Hudson! We are so excited. This is going to be so much fun!

Repost: “We love getting visits from our graduates!! This cutie brought her favorite coach some flowers. SO SWEET! 🌻"

Thank you to everyone at for sharing this sweet moment! ❤️

Favorite smell: Rose or Lavender?

Lavender promotes a sense of calm. It can be used in baths or in a diffuser at night to promote sleep.
Rose oil can help calm and reduce anxieties and a slew of other things as well.

Do you use essential oils in your home?

The Brain Balance Program integrates multiple activities all at once (including sensory activities) to help build strong neural pathways between brain hubs. What is your family’s favorite sensory activity to do during summer break?

Thank you again to Alec Chambers and for having Brain Balance’s Dr. Mark Goldenberg on !

From Alec Chambers: The human brain is one of the most incredible machines ever & something we still do not fully understand.

Yesterday I had an opportunity to sit down with Dr. Mark Goldenberg over at .
Dr. Goldenberg is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist who specializes in the treatment of Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Disorders, and Spectrum Disorders.

I was excited to sit down with Dr. G & discuss the complexities of the nervous system & the different functioning sections of the brain. 🧠

Dr. Goldenberg devotes all of his time to working with children and adults with attention and learning challenges and opened the first in the state of Connecticut.

New podcast comes out tomorrow!