Movement Improves Learning

Studies have proved time and time again that movement improves learning. Whether it be martial arts, soccer, creative dance, or whatever. Your child needs to be doing some type of coordinated movement in order to continue to grow pathways between neurons.

You can also try inviting your child's acquaintances over, so they can become better friends. Usually children feel more confidence when they are playing at their own home. This will help build friendships in an environment that your child is secure in.

(Remember that between ages 11-13 they lose half of their brain cells. This is the best time to pattern the things they enjoy doing the most.)

I have a student that I am currently instructing. He has brain damage (go figure, so do I) but his grades have been steadily improving. He has enrolled in movement classes that take focus, coordination and and respect for one's self.

(If you do use a counselor be very careful. My husband stopped doing psychology as his major, because they can really mess with your mind if they want to. Visit with the counselor and if you feel good about it proceed. If your child really puts up a fight after going once or twice, then it's not working because they can't seem to feel secure around the counselor.)

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