Brain Balance Blog

Fine Tuning Fine Motor Skills With Manipulatives

Fine motor skills, also related to hand-eye coordination, are critical to healthy childhood development and academic success. This requires […]

Tips for Transitioning From School to the Summer

Summer vacation might sound blissful after a packed school year, especially if your child struggles with academics or doesn’t enjoy the daily […]

5 Ways to Help Teens with ADHD Succeed In School

ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a condition characterized by developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, hyperactivity, […]

Kid-Friendly Brain Building Games

Setting screen time limits is important to healthy childhood development, due to the findings of a recent study that showed, "preschoolers with […]

The Importance of Nurturing Your Child’s "Spark"

3 Tips to Help Calm a Student with Behavior Issues

Behavioral issues and lack of focus in the classroom can cause students to fall behind. Whether a child is experiencing anxiety, sensory meltdowns or […]

Executive Functioning: Breaking Down Big Projects Into Manageable Pieces

It’s time to take a look at one of the most dreaded parts of the school year: the long-term project. Whether it’s a science fair project or a […]

Writing Strategies for Students Who Struggle

Writing struggles are common among school-aged children and can be especially challenging for children with a brain imbalance related to learning […]

Executive Functioning: Designing a Useful Homework Center

If your child struggles with organization and other aspects of executive functioning, you know that homework time can be one of the biggest […]