As the school year winds down, many parents wonder how to keep their child’s brain engaged over the summer. Neurofeedback — a non-invasive, drug-free way of improving brain regulation — is one option that has grown in popularity. But there is a reason to start before school lets out.
The baseline matters
One of the biggest benefits of starting before summer is the ability to establish a baseline reading of brain activity while your child is under real demands. During the school year, children are dealing with homework, activities and social pressure, and that stress shows up in brain function. A brain map taken then captures the brain you’re actually trying to help.
During summer, many children are in vacation mode and their brains aren’t in the same gear. Parents have told us they wished they’d done the baseline while their child was still in school. A school-year baseline gives us an accurate comparison point for measuring progress when the new year begins.
An easier transition back
By training over the summer, children can have an easier time returning to the academic routine in the fall. For kids dealing with attention, anxiety or mood challenges, that head start can make the first weeks of school noticeably smoother.
How to start
The whole program — brain map, plan, and training at home — begins with a free 30-minute consult, where you can talk through your child’s situation with a clinician who has spent more than 28 years in brain mapping and neurofeedback. Book your consult here.
This article is for education only and is not medical advice. Neurofeedback supports self-regulation; it does not diagnose, treat or cure any condition.