Brain Coach Tips

Brain Sprints is an Extension of Little Giant Steps www.BrainSprints.com -As you may be experiencing, educating a child that is struggling -academically, emotionally or behaviorally can be a real challenge. Brain Sprints is here to be of service. Sometimes when you are out there, seemingly alone as a homeschool mom, you can even start to doubt yourself and wonder if you are equipped for the job. After all, the “educators” may have told you that you should let the professionals handle things. Let me assure you, your precious little one is in the right place, at home! If you are just now considering homeschooling your struggling learner, I highly encourage you to do so. All you need is to be equipped. Come and be encouraged and start that equipping process. LEARN MORE FOR YOUR FAMILY: https://www.brainsprints.com​​ Learn About Our Products & Programs: https://store.littlegiantsteps.com/​​ For more information visit our website: https://www.brainsprints.com​​ 972-758-1260 office@BrianSprints.com

Being a mom of a child with involved developmental issues, Jan knows first-hand the feeling of wanting to “fix it.” The NeuroDevelopmental Approach for Life is dynamically effective for changing the structure of the brain so individuals move through life more efficiently. What if your child, or maybe even you, has issues similar to what you have read regarding dyslexia? The NeuroDevelopmental Approach for Life has the capacity to “fix” the glitches in the brain that represent the root causes of these symptoms.

What is it that preschoolers really need to experience to help their brains work at peak capacity when they start formal schooling? That question has puzzled professionals in the educational field for years. From a neurodevelopmental perspective, preschool preparation has nothing much to do with books you find at teacher supply stores, Sam’s or Cosco marked “preschool skills.” It is not whether a child can use scissors, identify letters and numbers or write his name. It has everything to do with the development of the central nervous system and most especially the brain. The brain controls everything we do so if we prepare it with a good developmental foundation, it performs like a well-oiled machine when the pressures of formal academics are presented. In other words, all of the skills mentioned above that so many people concentrate on when trying to teach a particular skill, are really a natural result of good development and specifically neurodevelopment as you find at Brain Sprints.

Special needs require special focus. Many parents must focus a great deal on their child with special needs, and rightfully so. Yet, how does the situation of having a special needs sibling affect the other children in the home? All family members of children with ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, developmental delays, CAPD, Autism as well as those with syndromes and genetic disorders of all types are affected by these complicated issues. Are there ways that parents can help their other children through the ups and downs of daily life with a special needs family member? The answer is yes! In this episode, Dr. Jan brings in a special guest, an adult sibling of an individual with special needs. You will enjoy this candid discussion of what went right and what could have been better for these siblings, one with moderate/severe special needs and one gifted/typically developing. one with moderate/severe special needs, and one gifted/typically developing.

In this enhancing giftedness episode, Dr. Jan Bedell, the Little Giant Steps’ Brain Coach, shares her experience with her gifted grandchildren in their multigenerational household. She explains that it is not simply about intelligence. Rather, an organized brain that processes well is what really releases the full potential of an individual no matter what their IQ. By learning how to help the brain’s processing speed and efficiency, you can help your gifted child release the full potential that lies on the inside. You will receive some tips to help you stay ahead of that gifted child without adding loads of extra work to your plate. These same brain-enhancing tips are not just for the gifted! They can be helpful for those who are typically developing or even for struggling learners. After all, we all have a brain!

Between birth and two years of age, a child’s brain grows at explosive rates. Learning to “input” information in the form of sensory involvement (auditory, visual, tactile, smells, and tastes) can accelerate brain growth. This causes the development/formation of proper neurological pathways, which resemble superhighways. When the networks of superhighways exist, the brain is able to take the most efficient route in accomplishing a task. You will learn to use those strategic moments in your day to help your infant be “homeschooled” from birth.

You can make life a lot easier for you and your children by knowing some simple activities to do with them from a very early age. Between birth and two years of age, a child’s brain grows at explosive rates. Learn to “input” or get information into those little brains through stimulation to all the senses - auditory, visual, tactile, smells, and tastes. This stimulation causes the development/formation of proper neurological pathways, which resemble superhighways. When the networks of superhighways exist, the brain is able to take the most efficient route in accomplishing a task. In Part 1 and Part 2, you will learn to use those strategic moments in your day to help your infant be “homeschooled” from birth.

If you understand these three keys to learning – frequency, intensity, and duration – you can teach and your child can learn anything. Even the children that are struggling with learning or have special needs can accelerate function with these keys. Want to know the best way to teach math facts and other subject matter? The Brain Sprints’ Brain Coach, Jan Bedell, will share how to use these keys for success to make your home school efforts more productive in less time. For more information with a free consultation at https://www.brainsprints.com/freeconsultation/

Parents, knowing that their child is smart, often struggle with the child’s actions that are less than expected or age appropriate. They can misjudge the situation and think the child is just not trying when in fact there may be inefficiencies in the brain that cause the troubling behaviors. Learn in this episode several examples of smart children that were thought to be goofing off, not paying attention or just not trying. There were reasons behind the poor behavior that did not have a behavioral element. Ways to help these challenges and heal the relationship between the parents and the children can be found.Parents, knowing that their child is smart, often struggle with the child’s actions that are less than expected or age appropriate. They can misjudge the situation and think the child is just not trying when in fact there may be inefficiencies in the brain that cause the troubling behaviors. Learn in this episode several examples of smart children that were thought to be goofing off, not paying attention or just not trying. There were reasons behind the poor behavior that did not have a behavioral element. Ways to help these challenges and heal the relationship between the parents and the children can be found.

With so many learning and functional labels popping up in the educational field, many parents are confused by the pros and cons of getting a label for their child. So many labels come with recommendations for medication and many parents are wary of the side effects or long-term implications of labels and medications. From a NeuroDevelopmental perspective, looking for what causes these challenges is the first step. When you know the root cause, you can move toward finding a way to stimulate the brain so it changes. A changed brain produces changed abilities. Changed abilities causes changed behaviors. Many times labels like dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, dysgraphia, dyscalculia come with a vague list of recommendations that could be tried and often leave parents confused as to what to do next. Sometimes labels come with recommendations for expensive therapies. The Brain Coach Tip: these types of labels can and often should be avoided. Let's fix it instead!

In Part 2 of this two-part message, you will be equipped with a behavior modification strategy. The root cause of poor behavior could be the child’s choices, his sinful nature. Behavior modification is the topic of many books, ministries, and websites, so it can be confusing terrain for parents. Disciplining children, in general, is sometimes difficult. When you add learning issues or low auditory processing into the mix, additional challenging can arise. Extra thought and attention may be required in these instances. No matter what the state of the child, a behavior management system is necessary to curb the sin nature we were all born with. For your behavior system to be effective it has to do two things: 1) equip you with a way to stay calm and not get “hooked” by the child’s negative behavior, and 2) make it worthwhile for the child to be self-disciplined. In Creating a Positive Learning Environment Part 2, Dr. Jan shares a behavior management approach that is so effective that the child won’t ever want to suffer the consequence of their negative behavior ever again. It typically takes two weeks or less to get a good start on the process.

In Part 1 of this two-part message, you will be challenged to think differently about a child’s behavior. You must get to the root cause of the matter. Is it the sin nature, are there metabolic issues caused by the inner chemistry of the body, or are there neurodevelopmental factors that contribute to poor behavior? Part 1 will explore metabolic and neurodevelopmental root causes which are beyond the child’s control. You will also be equipped with a way to change your interactions with your child from negative to positive. These are some of the first steps to creating a more positive learning and home environment. Examples of how to make handwriting, math, and reading a more positive part of your school day are included as well.

Auditory Processing is known in my circles as the best-kept secret in education because few people know about it, yet it affects so many aspects of everyday life. We are talking here about your auditory short-term memory. This auditory deficit has reached epidemic proportions and now officially has its own label – CAPD, Central Auditory Processing Disorder. There are varying degrees of deficiency in auditory processing, and I contend that it is one of the root causes of many learning labels such as dyslexia, ADD, and ADHD. At the very least it is intensifying a negative situation for children that are struggling whether they are gifted, typical, or have diagnosed learning disabilities. Get you FREE Test Kits -

Neuroplasticity, hmm? It really is quite simple – “neuro” is having to do with the brain and “plasticity” is the ability to change. With the right kind of stimulation, your brain can take little developmental steps to achieve giant strides in academics and overall function. This is really good news for all of us on the planet but especially impacting news when you have a struggling learner or a child with a label like dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, autism, CP or any of the various syndromes.

It is hard to understand the reaction of some children when their tactile system is giving the wrong messages to the brain. The sensory system is the gateway to overall ability of an individual to go through life with few or no distractions. A person has to experience the correct input from the sensory system to be able to use that information in life. When it is not functioning correctly, it sends messages to the brain that are interrupted as pain. The tactile system is well known for giving poor messages when a child hasn’t gone through the correct developmental steps. Learn why your child may be, what you deem, overreacting and what can be done to help the tactile system to regulate for more stress-free living.

The excitement of a new school year buzzes through buildings and homes as time approaches. New clothes, shiny notebooks, and a fresh curriculum to be unpacked and explored! The question is, how to keep the excitement and momentum as you add to an already demanding daily life to include a successful school year? Today Dr. Jan Bedell talks about the most strategic way to get started. She shares how to focus on your true purpose. Don't get blindsided by the enemy who wants to keep you frustrated and defeated.

Vision is more than seeing 20/20. Discover more about The NeuroDevelopmental Profile as it relates to vision and visual distortions in this Brain Coach Tip episode. There are seven main visual developmental levels that all children should go through. Some of these areas of development are compromised by our cultural practices of putting our infants in gadgets such as walkers, swings and jump-ups. When an individual doesn’t go through the correct developmental stages where vision is developed, challenges can occur. The good news is that we don’t have to focus on the symptoms that are often on the checklists for labels such as Dyslexia, Autism, ADD/ADHD, or Sensory Integration Disorder (SID). We can address the root cause of the symptoms and change the child’s function, thus reducing or eliminating the symptoms altogether.