Brain FUNdamentals LLC.

02/07/2026

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I believe we need to have a very honest conversation about the current state of child development. We are seeing a significant rise in children who are uncoordinated, physically floppy with poor core strength, and struggling to maintain focus. Because these challenges are becoming so frequent, many families and educators have started to believe they are a normal part of modern childhood.

The reality is that these delays are not something a child will simply grow out of without intentional support.

If a child has poor postural stability and a weak core, their brain is dedicating most of its energy just to keeping their body upright. They are not being "lazy" when they give up on a task. They are physically exhausted. Their brain has no bandwidth left for reading or problem solving because it is too busy trying to manage a physical system that lacks an internal anchor.

We are seeing more children with delayed reflexes and poor mind body connection. This keeps the Vagus Nerve in a state of high arousal, meaning these children live in a state of stress. This is why we see more children avoiding challenges or struggling to regulate their emotions. They do not feel safe or grounded in their own bodies.

Coordination and balance are the foundations of brain organisation. A child who cannot physically cross the midline of their body will often struggle to cross the midline of a page when reading and writing. A child who lacks physical impulse control will often lack the emotional brakes needed for social success.

We cannot afford to ignore these delays or wait for them to disappear. We must prioritise movement, real active 3D world play, sensory grounding, and Heavy Work to build the foundations that allow our children to thrive.

It is time to look beyond the behaviour and address the physiological needs of the child.

02/05/2026

Skip-a-Cross isn’t easy—and that’s kind of the point.
When the body has to work, the brain wakes up.
This cross-body movement builds coordination, balance, focus, and brain-body communication… even when it looks messy. 💪🧠
Hard ≠ wrong. Hard = growing.

02/02/2026

Paul Dennison’s work changed how so many of us understand learning.

He stood for meeting people where they are, honoring the body’s wisdom, and creating gentle change—without force or pressure.
Community. Balance. Inclusion. Calm. Moving forward.

I’m deeply grateful for the path he helped create, and for the countless lives touched by his vision. 💙

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02/01/2026

This simple string-and-spindle activity supports ATNR integration by asking both arms to work together without the head leading the movement.
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The spinning center adds just enough challenge to encourage controlled, intentional use of both hands rather than reflex-driven movement when the head turns.
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✨ Why this matters:
• Builds bilateral coordination
• Supports crossing midline
• Encourages more organized, intentional movement
• Lays the groundwork for easier writing and classroom tasks
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Small movements. Big brain-body benefits 💙

01/27/2026

Unpopular opinion (that’s actually grounded in brain science): Snow play builds what children’s brains need more than any formal lesson does. 🧠⛄❤

Remember: the brain is built from the body up. Nothing provides the developing brain with stronger infrastructure than movement, sensory-rich feedback, and child-led play (alongside secure and responsive relationships, of course). So if your children are home because of a snow day, this isn’t a learning setback. It’s actually a brain boost.

01/17/2026

Have you always been curious about Brain Gym®?

Have you taken a Brain Gym course before and would love a fresh review or deeper integration?

This hybrid, self-paced Brain Gym course offers a convenient and powerful way to gain practical tools for yourself, your child, your students, or your clients.

Brain Gym is a movement-based approach designed to support the brain–body system for better:
✔️ Processing
✔️ Efficiency
✔️ Access to skills we already have

So what does that really mean?

✨ Physical ability – think athletics, coordination, and motor skills
✨ Emotional regulation – think confidence, calm, and social success
✨ Mental ability – think academics, imitation, problem-solving, focus, and impulse control

Can you see how this could be a valuable asset at home, school, or in your practice?

When you register, you’ll receive:
🎥 14 interactive video modules
🧠 Instruction in 26 Brain Gym movements
📚 Clear explanations of their background, purpose, and why they work
🔗 Insight into how movement connects to the brain and behavior

Then, bring it all together by joining me in person on February 28th for a hands-on workshop to deepen understanding and application.

🎁 Bonus: A copy of my book
FRAID NOT: Empowering Kids with Learning Differences

💲 All for $199

Don’t miss this special opportunity to build skills that support success in everyday life—through movement, connection, and understanding.

Message me here to register.

Certificate of Completion of Brain Gym 104 included.

01/11/2026

Turning breathwork into a game 🎈

He’s belly breathing with intention—trying to blow the scarf up and make it rise with each breath.
When breathing becomes playful, the body stays engaged, the nervous system stays calm, and regulation happens naturally. 💙

Learning through movement. Learning through play.

01/04/2026

Have you ever noticed a child who
✔️ slumps when sitting
✔️ wraps their legs around the chair
✔️ prefers “W” sitting
✔️ struggles with crawling, swimming, or posture

These can all be signs of a retained Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR).

STNR plays an important role in helping the upper and lower body work together.
When it hasn’t fully integrated, learning, coordination, posture, and even visual skills can be impacted.

✨ The good news?
The brain can change. With the right movement-based support, these patterns can improve.

We can help.
📩 Send us a message or
🌐 visit www.brainfundamentals.com