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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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The Importance of Giving a Child Chore

The Importance of Giving a Child Chore

Mindful delegation of chores to your preschooler helps them build confidence, responsibility and time management skills. Here are five tips for success. ...more

parent ,tips &focus

June 19, 20255 min read

How to Use Positive Noticing of your Child’s Behavior to Create a Supportive Parenting Style

How to Use Positive Noticing of your Child’s Behavior to Create a Supportive Parenting Style

Dear Diane, My child is wonderfully energetic and creative, but can also be quite messy and hyperactive at times. She can be demanding and refuses to listen. I often find myself feeling overwhelmed an... ...more

parent ,tips &Oppositional

June 11, 20254 min read

Positive Parenting and the Power of "No"

Positive Parenting and the Power of "No"

You are in the grocery store. There is a four-year child standing in the cart in front of you. "Erin, sit down," says her mother, but Erin refuses. You smile sympathetically; Mom asks again and again ... ...more

parent ,neurodiversity tips &calmness

June 10, 20257 min read

New Ask Diane! Six Parenting Tips from Psychotherapist & Founder of BrainMoves LLC Blog

New Ask Diane! Six Parenting Tips from Psychotherapist & Founder of BrainMoves LLC Blog

In my decades of experience as a psychotherapist and child development specialist, I have learned that there are some family patterns that happen again and again. Children and parents explore and defi... ...more

parent ,tips &calmness

June 05, 20254 min read

Yes! You have Time to Learn BrainMoves!

Yes! You have Time to Learn BrainMoves!

Are you considering doing BrainMoves with your child or incorporating it into your classroom but are unsure if you have the time to dedicate to learning? Regular readers of this newsletter know that m... ...more

parents too ,teachers

May 29, 20254 min read

10 Moments to Use BrainMoves to Help Your Child Transition Through the Day

By incorporating movements into daily routines and activities, caregivers can help children manage their black-and-white thinking. ...more

neurodiversity ,tips focus &teachers

May 29, 20254 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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