Understanding Your Child’s Body and Brain Changes Everything

Why this program is right for you
As a parent, you want to feel confident in guiding your child’s growth, but sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. Many programs focus on brain-based approaches to understanding behavior, but they often overlook a crucial piece: the connection between your child’s body and brain. Body and Brain Parenting addresses this gap by showing how a child’s body awareness and sensory-motor development directly influence their emotions and behavior. When you understand how this body-brain connection works, you can approach your child’s development with more clarity, confidence, and practical tools to support their growth. This course is designed to help all parents—whether your child is facing challenges or simply growing and learning in a busy world—build a strong foundation for helping your child and family thrive.

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Shifting your Parenting Lens: Understanding the Body-Brain Connection

Every job comes with some level of mandatory training – except parenting. We are often left feeling unsure, overwhelmed, and incompetent. I want to change that for you! Learn about your child’s sensory-motor system to better understand its essential role in brain development. You will learn how your child’s “behavior” is rooted in the body and that shifting your parenting lens to this model will decrease your frustration, provide you with actionable tools to put into daily practice, deepen your connection with your child, and support their successful growth.

How Does The Body Impact Behavior

What do these three children have in common? The child excessively hugging classmates, the child struggling with transitions, and the child tantruming on the floor in public – BODY AWARENESS. Body awareness is the foundation of regulation. “Where am I?” builds “Who am I?” Learn how to understand your child’s body-brain connection and build their regulation.

Sensory Integration and Primitive Reflex Integration

At the foundation of function is the ability of the body and brain to accurately interpret and process sensory information, as well as the ability to integrate the primitive reflexes. Sensory Integration Theory and Primitive Reflex Integration Theory provide accurate frameworks for understanding and addressing these behaviors, crucial for effective parenting and supporting a child’s development. In this program, you’ll learn how to use these frameworks to better understand your child’s needs and engage in playful, effective ways to strengthen their body and brain development.

Co-Regulation

Frustration with a child’s self-regulation is common, but it’s important to understand that young brains are not yet equipped for this task. Shifting the focus from self-regulation to co-regulation can be more effective. This approach considers the child’s developmental stage, acknowledges the parent’s emotional state, and aims for a mutual understanding and response to behavior.

Program Details

Overview
This self-paced course consists of 6 hours of content designed to empower you with a deeper understanding of your child’s sensory-motor development and behavior. You’ll gain confidence in understanding “the why” behind your child’s actions, while learning practical tools, techniques, and strategies to parent with more clarity and confidence. The course also includes an accompanying workbook that guides you through interactive activities to strengthen your child’s sensory-motor development. It will also encourage self-reflection to help you become more aware of your own sensory and behavioral needs, and how those needs influence your family dynamic. By the end of the course, you’ll have the knowledge and practical tools to create a supportive, understanding environment for your child and family.

If any of this resonates with you, this course is exactly what you need. Here’s how it can support you and your child:

  • Gain a deeper understanding of your child’s development to better support their growth and well-being.
  • Explore the root causes of your child’s behavior and put an end to wondering, “Is there something wrong with my child?”
  • Discover new, effective approaches when traditional parenting methods haven’t worked.
  • Get the insights you need to help your child reach their full potential and thrive.
  • Understand the reasons why your child may not respond like their siblings or peers, and find solutions that work.
  • Build more confidence in your parenting by addressing feelings of guilt and self-doubt.
  • Learn about sensory and reflex integration and how they impact your child’s development and behavior.
  • Access practical tools and strategies to tackle your child’s unique challenges with clarity and confidence.
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At the end of this program, you will understand:

  • How the brain-body connection directly influences your child’s development, helping you shift your parenting approach with greater clarity.
  • How to engage your child in fun, simple activities that support their sensory-motor growth and emotional regulation.
  • Practical strategies to reduce stress and build more confidence in your parenting, knowing you have the tools to help your child thrive.

Module Breakdown

Module 1

Module 1

In Module 1, we explore the factors affecting development today, discuss posture and it’s connection to behavior, delve into brain basics for parenting, and examine sensory systems and their impact on behavior. The accompanying workbook guides you through self-reflection and provides activities to engage in weekly to support your child’s sensory-motor development.
Module 2

Module 2

In Module 2, we’ll explore how gravity impacts your child’s body awareness, strength, endurance, sensory-motor skills, and emotional regulation. You’ll learn play-based strategies to help integrate the primitive reflexes essential to this development.
Module 3

Module 3

Module 3 delves into the vestibular (movement) and somatosensory (touch and pressure) systems. We will learn about the importance these systems play in building your child’s sensory motor development and emotional regulation.

Module 4

Module 4

In Module 4 we dive into regulation, the parts of the brain that support it, and the Moro Reflex. The auditory system is another key player in regulation and you will learn tools to support the development and integration of these systems.
Module 5

Module 5

Module 5 explores how a weak visual system (specifically eye movement skills) impacts your child’s sensory-motor development and behavior, highlighting the importance of multi-sensory processing.
Module 6

Module 6

In Module 6, we wrap up by exploring interoception—the sense that helps us recognize internal needs like hunger, thirst, and fatigue. You’ll also learn about additional reflexes and activities to strengthen these skills in your child. With this final module, you’ll have a solid foundation to support your child’s development from every angle. While this course provides essential tools, it’s just the beginning—there will be more opportunities to deepen your understanding through future mini-courses designed to build on what you’ve learned here.
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Meet Janine

Janine Wiskind – Occupational Therapist

I’m an occupational therapist, a mom, and a total brain and child development enthusiast. You’ll often find me buried in textbooks or excitedly sharing the latest insights with my ever-patient husband. Why am I so hooked? Because I’ve seen how life-changing this knowledge can be for parents, and I’m on a mission to spread the word. When I’m off-duty, I’m just a regular mom and wife, recharging with family, nature, and some energizing Les Mills classes.

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We are currently accepting applications to be an early adopter for this coaching program that will change your family dynamic for the better. Please use the form below to get started, and I will contact you within 48 to get you set up into the program.

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