When Progress Doesn’t Feel Like Progress: Understanding the J Curve of Development
By Dr. Rebecca Jackson, Chief Programs Officer for Brain Balance
Brain Balance Blog:
Childhood Development
Why Are So Many Teen Girls Struggling with Sadness? A Look at Mental Health, Social Media, and the Brain
A Rising Crisis in Teen Girls In recent years, a startling trend has emerged—one that has every parent asking the same questions: What’s going on […]
Why Movement Matters: What Preschoolers on a Treadmill Can Teach Us About Brain Development
By Dr. Rebecca Jackson. Inspired by research from the University of Illinois and the foundational principles of Brain Balance
Tips for Kids: How to Focus on Schoolwork
Are you struggling with how to focus on schoolwork when there are a million other things that seem more compelling? Learning how to get motivated to […]
Understanding Brain Connectivity: How Our Minds Develop and Adapt
At Brain Balance, we are deeply committed to understanding how the brain grows, develops, and adapts over time. By exploring brain connectivity and […]
Is it Normal? An Age-by-Age Guide to Behavior in Public
Children all grow and develop at different rates, and as a parent, it can be hard to know what behavior is "normal" for your child, and what behavior […]
Normal Social Expectations by Age
As a parent, it's tough to identify whether or not your chid's social skills are age-appropriate, as expected. After all, each child is unique, and […]
Developmental Milestones That Lead to Academic Success: From Age 10 and Up
Parents and teachers of students in middle and high school can better decide whether students need extra help with academics if they understand […]
Developmental Milestones That Lead to Academic Success: From Age 6-10
Developmental milestones are a set of functional skills or age-specific tasks that most children can do at a certain age range. As a student moves […]