Welcome to The Playground!
The Playground is a blog touching on all aspects of developmental movement, parenting, being a preschool teacher, parent and of course, BrainMoves!
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Emotional Regulation & BrainMoves
On the BrainMoves blog, we often talk about feeling more focused, more peaceful, more content, and more able to learn. A frequent topic of conversation among educators, parents, and those interested i... ...more
neurodiversity ,parents too focus calmness dealing with anxiety Holistic Wellness &good health
November 17, 2025•5 min read
The Brain Moves Course: Supporting Preschool and Kindergarten Neurodiversity Through Movement
For young children, movement is not just play—it’s a key to learning, growing, and feeling good inside their bodies. The Brain Moves Course, created by child psychologist Diane Malik, is a gentle, pla... ...more
neurodiversity ,focus calmness dealing with anxiety &Holistic Wellness
November 07, 2025•3 min read
Freeze, Flight or Fight? How BrainMoves can help you and your family get unstuck
We often hear about the fight or flight response in popular psychology, and we're increasingly aware of how long-term stress impacts our physical and mental health. Yet, identifying chronic stressors ... ...more
tips ,parents too calmness &dealing with anxiety
October 27, 2025•6 min read
BrainMoves in Action: Movement & Neurodiversity
It’s estimated that one in five individuals has some form of neurodiversity, and as general population awareness of diversity grows, accommodations, techniques, and lifestyle choices that help people ... ...more
neurodiversity ,tips parents too focus &calmness
October 16, 2025•5 min read
BrainMoves in Action: Facilitating a Children's Cooking Class
Hi friends, you all know me, but you don’t really know me. My name is Elizabeth, and I help Diane Malik and BrainMoves with their marketing and support their website. I am also a trained and certifi... ...more
neurodiversity ,calmness &teachers
October 06, 2025•4 min read
BrainMoves, Movement, and Learning for the New School Year
The new school year is starting. Shoelaces half-tied, their backpacks jostling, everywhere across the United States, parents will send their children to the bus or drop them off for class in various ... ...more
neurodiversity ,tips focus calmness dealing with anxiety &Holistic Wellness
August 30, 2025•5 min read
A Sneak Peek of a Lesson from the BrainMoves Course: The Koala Cub
Unlock your child’s potential now!
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!
Do you feel stuck in a:
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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