Children building towers with colorful plastic blocks.

The Power of Self- Exploration

Our earliest form of learning is through self-exploration and play. A report by the LEGO Foundation found that children show significantly greater gains in literacy, motor, social-emotional development and math skills in an environment that allows a mix of free play with instructional learning.
Child wetting bed, lying on blue sheets.

Bedwetting and Our Reflexes

Bedwetting, or nocturnal enuresis, has been attributed to a number of causes but generally occurs when the body is unable to feel when the bladder is full. When immature reflexes slow the development of nerves that control the bladder, as well as muscle tone in the region, a child’s brain may not receive those bathroom signals while in a deep sleep.
Man sitting on sailboat, looking stressed.

When Travel Isn't Fun

Motion sickness is one of the most unpleasant experiences that a traveler can endure. Physiological symptoms like nausea and dizziness come from a sensory conflict within our vestibular system during moments of physical, visual or virtual motion, and our reflexes play a major role in creating this foundation for balance and an awareness of our moving surroundings.
Woman doing yoga pose by a river.

Rooted in the Earth

The meditative, intentional nature of yoga is a wonderful way to bring calm and focus into our often-chaotic lives. In yoga, we explore grounding our feet to the earth and in a sense, we’re employing our reflexes in our hands and feet to create these energetic sensations that enable us to feel present.
Animated character in sparkling blue ice scene.

No Longer Frozen

The song “Let It Go” plays such an important role in the Disney movie, telling a powerful tale of a princess learning to accept her past and her powers, letting go of her fear and finding empowerment through self-acceptance. Living authentically is a wonderful theme to introduce to children, yet possible only when a sense of security enables that confidence.
Human brain with neural connections illustration.

Forming Connections

As a baby develops, movement evolves from primitive reflexes to more advanced motor skills, sending signals that strengthen the neural network, creating connections that increase awareness and control over time.
Hand holding a yellow dumbbell.

In the Palm of our Hand

Our hands have the power to send signals of safety and security to our brain through their grasping movement. The plethora of tactile calming toys on the market may be acceptable coping mechanisms to temporarily quell anxiety or stress, but provide only a short-term fix for more complex behavioral responses.
Two people embracing joyfully in happiness.

The Power of a Hug

Oxytocin, often referred to as ‘the love hormone’ because of its release with physical touch, serves as a chemical messenger to our brain. Oxytocin is responsible for several functions at the beginning of life, but its calming effect on the body has a substantial impact on our behavior and our mental health.
Sunset filtering through snowy forest trees.

Winter Lights

Winter Solstice marks the shortest day of the year, where daylight hours are fleeting and we become even more aware of light’s important role in regulating our circadian ‘clock’. Our circadian rhythms are not only responsible for guiding our sleep-wake cycle but also impact our body’s immune system, hormonal balance, cellular repair and overall cognition.
Child reading a yellow book in class.

Published Research on Improved Classroom Outcomes

According to a 2023 study published in the Journal of Neurology & Experimental Neuroscience, students may benefit significantly by the incorporation of rhythmic movements in a classroom setting. By incorporating reflex integration work into a young student’s week, their learning will not only improve but just may soar.