Ask Diane, My Boisterous Child
By: Diane Malik Published on: 23/07/2025I 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 hyperactive, frequently running around and bumping into other children and even walls. It seems like he doesn’t fully understand how to play nicely with others, which often leads to tears or even accidentally injuring other children during playtime. He isn’t even unkind; he seems to just be loud, boisterous, and rough and tumble all day until he falls asleep like a log, exhausted at night.
BrainMoves for more Peaceful Transitions at Home
By: Diane Malik Published on: 09/07/2025Last 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 intensely to stimuli, interruptions of games, or when asked to participate in necessary quiet times for naps. They can also struggle with pauses in motion, such as waiting for a snack, meal, or in line at the grocery store with a parent. Today, we are going to match some specific BrainMoves movements to specific at-home transitions to make your family’s time together more calm and fun.
Any Preschool Teacher will tell you... Transitions can be Challenging.
By: Diane Malik Published on: 02/07/2025For 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 while also preparing them for times when they have to sit, concentrate, and pay attention. This helps develop the habits that will serve them throughout their time in school and later in the workplace. Being able to sit, listen, and transition between tasks and conversations will also help them in social settings...
How to Use Positive Noticing of your Child’s Behavior to Create a Supportive Parenting Style
By: Diane Malik Published on: 11/06/2025Dear 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 and negative and unsure of how to respond ...
