NeuroFiT Connections

10/26/2025

🌟 Did you know there are three distinct types of ADHD? Understanding them can make a huge difference in how we approach support!

1. ADHD - Inattentive Type (ADHD-I)
2. ADHD - Hyperactive-Impulsive Type (ADHD-HI)
3. ADHD - Combined Type (ADHD-C)

Particularly, ADHD-I is about learning challenges and will benefit from different treatment strategies—without medication. Curious to learn more? Check out neurofitconnections.com/ADHD. 🌈😊

10/25/2025

Did you know that touch plays a crucial role in a child's development? 🌟 Tactile awareness, especially through the feet, helps improve balance and body mapping in a child's brain. Encouraging exploration can support their journey toward physical and cognitive growth. Let's help them feel the world beneath their feet! 👣💚

For more information, visit neurofitconnections.com

10/24/2025

10/23/2025

When a child balances, their brain is working hard to coordinate sensory input, motor control, and spatial awareness.
This kind of brain-body challenge strengthens the communication between brain hemispheres, supporting focus, attention, and even emotional regulation.

💡 It’s simple, but it works. And it’s one of many intentional movements we use at NeuroFiT Connections to help kids thrive.

📍 Want to know where your child needs support?
Start with our 10-part brain and body assessment.

👉 Request an assessment at https://neurofitconnections.com/assessment-request-children/

10/22/2025

I truly believe every child has greatness inside of them. Sometimes it just takes the right support and the right plan to clear the path. Seeing our kids reach milestones that once felt out of reach is one of the most beautiful parts of this work. 🌟
~Coach Jackie

10/21/2025

🤔 What if tantrums, focus struggles, or learning delays aren’t just “behavior problems”? Often, they’re signs of an imbalanced brain. That’s why we use the Melillo Method, designed to get to the root cause, not just manage symptoms.

At NeuroFiT Connections, we assess:
✅ Primitive reflexes
✅ Coordination
✅ Brain hemisphere function
✅ And more…

Then we create a personalized plan to strengthen the brain + calm the nervous system 💙

👉 Families searching for the Melillo Method in the Greater Raleigh Area, including Cary, Apex, and Holly Springs, turn to NeuroFiT Connections for help.

Want to see how it works? Comment GUIDE and we’ll send you our FREE Parent Resource Guide.

https://neurofitconnections.com/

10/20/2025

Why is core strength so important for kids’ brains? 🤔💪🧠
When a child does targeted core work (like this side plank), it’s not just about fitness, it’s about neural stability. The brain relies on the core to anchor balance, posture, and attention.

A weak core can show up as:�
⚠️ Poor handwriting�
⚠️ Fidgeting or restlessness�
⚠️ Trouble focusing and remembering

By strengthening the big muscle groups along the spine and midsection, we give the brain a stronger “base” to process information, sit still, and stay focused.

At NeuroFiT Connections, core exercises are one piece of a bigger program to integrate reflexes, stimulate brain hemispheres, and unlock learning potential.

Sometimes, the path to a sharper mind starts with a stronger body.

💡 Learn more: https://neurofitconnections.com/

10/16/2025

In this activity, he’s working on visual comprehension while wearing blue Eyelights, which stimulate the underactive hemisphere of the brain.

Here’s why that matters:
✅ Stronger visual processing = better reading flow
✅ Improved brain connectivity = stronger memory and understanding
✅ Hemispheric stimulation = deeper focus and attention

When kids struggle with reading comprehension, the issue is often rooted in how their brain processes and organizes visual and language input, not in how hard they’re trying.

💡 Activities like this help bridge that gap, so reading feels easier, smoother, and less frustrating.

📍 Want to know what’s holding your child back?
We start with a 10-part brain and body assessment to uncover the root of the struggle.

👉 Request an assessment here https://neurofitconnections.com/assessment-request-children/

10/15/2025

One of the greatest privileges of my life is getting to know each child’s story. At NFC, no two journeys are the same, every program is personalized, every breakthrough is celebrated. Watching kids step into their potential fills my heart with hope.
~ Coach Jackie

10/14/2025

It’s called the Melillo Method, a groundbreaking approach that strengthens the weaker hemisphere of the brain.

For many kids with ADHD, autism, or learning struggles, one side of the brain is lagging. With targeted movement, rhythm, and sensory exercises, we can “wake up” that side, improving focus, learning, and behavior.

No meds. No gimmicks. Just real neuroscience 💙

👉 Families searching for the Melillo Method in the Greater Raleigh Area, including Cary, Apex, and Holly Springs, turn to NeuroFiT Connections for help.

Want to learn how it works? Comment GUIDE and we’ll send you our FREE Parent Resource Guide.

https://neurofitconnections.com/

10/13/2025

It looks like just a mat with pictures on it… but this is actually a tool for powerful brain work. 🧠✨

Each image shows a specific movement designed to help integrate primitive reflexes, the automatic movements all babies are born with.

These reflexes should fade as the brain develops, but sometimes they stick around and cause hidden struggles like:�
⚠️ Trouble with reading and writing�
⚠️ Poor balance or posture�
⚠️ Difficulty focusing in class�
⚠️ Clumsiness or avoiding sports

The mat guides kids through targeted exercises that “revisit” early developmental patterns. By practicing these movements, the brain gets a second chance to finish important wiring between body and mind.

The result?�
✅ Better coordination�
✅ Improved focus and behavior�
✅ Stronger foundation for learning

Sometimes, what looks like a simple floor exercise is really a blueprint for building a smarter, calmer brain.

💡 Learn more: https://neurofitconnections.com/