ADD/ADHD is the most common and most studied neurodevelopmental problem. Recent statistics from the U.S. Center for Disease Control state that 11% or approximately one out of every nine children in the US and one in five high school … Continue reading
Category Archives: Disorders & Disabilities
Parents Dare to Dream about Better Behavior
At Brain Balance our objective is to become a resource for parents looking for solutions to behavioral, social, or academic issues. Over the past few years parents have asked us for more help with their child’s behavior, and we have … Continue reading
How to choose positive or negative boundaries with your children
How many times has your child thrown a fit at a store because you did not buy them what they wanted? Maybe your child does not react loudly and with obstinacy but instead shows total disinterest in friends, … Continue reading
Top 4 Triggers of Stress in our Children – When is stress a symptom of a bigger problem?
A packed schedule, a messy house, arguing parents, forgotten homework, the newest trend, these are all things that can create anxiety in your child. Seeing new behaviors such as increased irritability, loss of appetite, inability to sleep, clinginess, or … Continue reading
Why is Low Self-Esteem so common in our kids?
Self-Esteem and the Disconnected child We have been blessed to work with hundreds of kids, from 4-22, and their parents. There is one area of concern that comes up in our first conversation with parents approximately 75% of the time … Continue reading
Is your child at risk for depression?
The hemispheres in our brain play a key role in our emotions and moods. If the left hemisphere is underactivated or has been damaged due to injury, people will be depressed, have no drive and generally feel miserable. Even minor … Continue reading
Erica felt she was given realistic expectations
“Brain Balance woke up something within our son. PC has always been a happy child but after going through the Brain Balance program he is much more aware of the world around him and wants to be a part … Continue reading
Mom hears “I love you” for the first time
Georgia had both of her children at Brain Balance in Southlake, Texas. She discovered parts of her children’s personalities that she had dreamed of for years. She hears her daughter say “I love you” for the first time.
Frontal Cortex involvement in ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neuro-behavioral disorder of childhood. ADHD is also among the most prevalent chronic health conditions affecting school-aged children. The core symptoms of ADHD include inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. Children with ADHD may experience significant … Continue reading
Left Brain / Right Brain
Left Brain: I am the left brain. I am a scientist. I am a mathematician. I love the familiar. I categorize. I am accurate. Linear. Analytical. Strategic. I am practical. Always in control. A master of words and language. Realistic. … Continue reading