Comments
“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
Brain Balance has partnered with Cambridge Brain Sciences Studies to research the impact of Brain Balance on students. The results showed children who completed the program saw improvement across all cognitive tasks. Read more about the study here:
https://bit.ly/3dbVPxy
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!
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