5 Tips for Preparing for the New School Year
By: Diane Malik Published on: 02/08/2025Hi 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 kindergarten student eventually loved it, the transition was hard last fall. What can I start doing now to help make my children’s transition from summer to school easier?
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.
The Importance of Giving a Child Chore
By: Diane Malik Published on: 19/06/2025Mindful delegation of chores to your preschooler helps them build confidence, responsibility and time management skills. Here are five tips for success.
10 Moments to Use BrainMoves to Help Your Child Transition Through the Day
By: Diane Malik Published on: 29/05/2025By incorporating movements into daily routines and activities, caregivers can help children manage their black-and-white thinking.