Chore Chart by Age
Getting your child to help with chores around the house is a great way to teach responsibility and discipline. It also has a slew of other benefits […]
Brain Balance Blog:
gross motor
Clumsiness: What's Happening in the Brain?
We've all had clumsy moments: dropping a pen or tripping over a curb once in a while are pretty normal. Maybe you're tired or not paying attention.
The Many Benefits of Outdoor Play
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping and your kids are... staring at their screens again? There are plenty of distractions that motivate […]
Developmental Coordination Disorder vs. Dyspraxia
Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) and dyspraxia are two conditions that affect coordination in children. Although many people use the terms […]
Top Sports for Kids with Motor Issues
If your child struggles with motor issues, it may seem that a love of sports is out of the question. However, there are many activities that are a […]
Signs and Symptoms of Dyspraxia
Learning disorders like dyspraxia are not signs of low intelligence or in the case of dyspraxia, muscle weakness. They are actually brain-based […]
Summer Outdoor Activities That Build Gross Motor Skills
Fine motor skills relate to hand-eye coordination and control over small muscles, but gross motor skills cover a much broader set of skills. Kids […]