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Nicholas’ Sports Interest Blooms

Sports & Music, UncategorizedBy tilpro February 8, 2013

[image url=”https://thebridginginstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/bball.jpg” alignment=”left” margin_left=”0″ margin_right=”10″ margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”10″ width=”200″ height=”200″]Last summer, 10-year-old Nicholas showed no interest in playing sports. Muscular coordination and maintaining balance were such challenges for the fifth grader that it was difficult for him to enjoy any athletics, his mother Diane described. “His motor skills were always poor. I’m talking basic skills, such…

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Kinetic Konnections April 2012: Music for the Core, Gifted Parenting Workshop May 22

Education, UncategorizedBy tilpro February 8, 2013

A Note from Cara What a wonderful spring this year! We hope you are actively enjoying the outdoors. A quick update on some unusual ways improved stability is making differences in lives this spring: • New Drivers having the ability to sign their name on their new driver’s licenses. • Preschoolers not needing to wear…

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Kinetic Konnections January 2012: iPad Apps for Communication & Organization Jan 22nd

Education, UncategorizedBy tilpro February 8, 2013

A Note from Cara Happy New Year! So much work we’ve been doing over the winter break with such a variety of clients—so much fun! The winter brings different situations we are able to help. • Youth and HS athletes performing better after injuries • Writing and concentration help for our younger students • Skills…

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Kinetic Konnections December 2011: What do iPads and Lollipops have in common?

Education, UncategorizedBy tilpro February 8, 2013

A Note from Cara How fast the fall has flown, and we are nearly at year’s end. We are enjoying seeing clients for both sports and academic related skills this fall. We have much to share with and hope you will be able to take advantage of some of the opportunities. • Staff Announcements: A…

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Relevant Science: Foot Reflex Pathways & the Lower Back

Education, UncategorizedBy tilpro February 8, 2013

The findings of this recent study from the University of Alberta in Canada correlate with our observations at Kinetic Konnections. When the feet function well, the reflexes triggered by ground contact with walking or sitting end up triggering muscles further up in the body to stabilize. Another interesting insight from the research matches one of…

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Apps Beyond Entertainment

Education, UncategorizedBy tilpro February 8, 2013

If you’ve had an appointment recently, you have experienced some of the few apps I am using as a tool. And there are also a couple you may catch me playing from time to time. Angry Birds Ok, so it is the current most popular app game, and it is insanely addictive. The game is…

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Jordan Sadler Speaks on Social Smarts

Education, UncategorizedBy tilpro February 8, 2013

Children and their parents can face a variety of challenges navigating from birth through adulthood. We know we should be watching to ensure our children meet their milestones for crawling, walking, fine motor skills and even speech and language. But are you aware that there are similar milestones for social skills? Jordan Sadler, a speech…

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Exercise & Emotions

Education, UncategorizedBy tilpro February 8, 2013

by Darcy Nee This time of year can trigger a bit of the “winter blues” for some people. The sun sets earlier, the temperature begins dropping and time spent outside begins to dwindle. Author Julia Ross, M.A., addresses this issue in her book “The Mood Cure: The 4-Step Program to Rebalance Your Emotional Chemistry and…

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Executive Function

Education, UncategorizedBy tilpro February 8, 2013

Does your child have trouble planning, prioritizing, and organizing information? Well, if he or she does, you may want to put Michael Gladstein’s phone number on speed dial. Gladstein, a school psychologist, special education teacher and educational consultant, specializes in working with elementary to colleged-aged students with Executive Function skills. Michael first conducts a series…

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Exercise & Cognition

Education, UncategorizedBy tilpro February 8, 2013

by Darcy Nee Have you ever had anyone tell you to go for a walk to clear your head when you were feeling overwhelmed? Well, they were not just saying that to get you of the room. There is an actual reason for that. According to studies, exercise does provide you with the ability to…

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