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Being a mother or father to a preschooler can feel like an impossible job. If it is your first child or your third, sometimes you may feel like you are one day before a complicated review and you forg... ...more
tips ,parents too calmness dealing with anxiety &good health
August 07, 2025•6 min read
Hi Diane, I have a preschooler headed to a full-day preschool for the first time this fall and a kindergartener who is returning to school. While the full-day preschool is fantastic, and my kindergar... ...more
parent ,tips &focus
August 02, 2025•6 min read
I am reaching out because I am concerned about my preschooler, Luke, who is displaying some challenging behaviors that are becoming increasingly difficult for us to manage. Luke is often restless and ... ...more
parent ,neurodiversity tips calmness &Oppositional
July 23, 2025•5 min read
Preschoolers' language skills allow them to communicate verbs and nouns, but they tend to live in the present tense—the present moment. Your child is concerned with the way they feel RIGHT NOW. For ex... ...more
tips ,calmness &hearing
July 16, 2025•3 min read
Last week, we talked about how transitions between activities in a preschool classroom can be a challenge. Well, we know the same thing can happen at home. Preschool brains and bodies can respond inte... ...more
parent ,tips focus calmness dealing with anxiety &Oppositional
July 09, 2025•5 min read
For a Calmer Classroom, do BrainMoves for Smoother Transitions Every child can be challenged by the exciting nature of the preschool classroom. Preschool classrooms are designed to engage young minds... ...more
tips ,calmness teachers &Oppositional
July 02, 2025•5 min read
In a five minute lesson, you can improve your child’s listening skills by learning the Koala Cub movement -Watch the full video lesson for free!
constant loop of tantrums
short attention spans
and ignored instructions?
Diane Malik's BrainMoves course offers a unique approach to developmental movements, specifically designed to help preschoolers—and the parents, teachers, and therapists who support them. Many educators experience frustration as they encounter hyperactive and disengaged students, leading to stress and burnout. Diane’s course aims to help this by providing effective tools for regaining classroom control and joy in teaching while helping preschoolers learn and grow.
One simple and very effective movement from the program is the Koala Cub, designed to enhance listening and hearing abilities. This movement not only supports auditory processing but also promotes balance by engaging the vestibular system located in the inner ear. It also relaxes the body's stress response to auditory stimuli, which helps children focus better during activities like storytime.
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