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SPECIAL 24 HR OFFER & LAST CALL! Come to a full day of learning on either June 10 or 11 in Natick, and get $10 off the already low price. $65 for 6 hours of learning! Wow! Use discount code LASTCALL. Good thru 6/8@11:30p.

Weekend of Neurofitness for Aging & For Special Needs | Roots and Wings yoga and healing arts, Natick, MA Learn about the the benefits of neuromovement for aging with physical and mental grace and vitality.

4 rituals proven by neuroscience to make you happy You get all kinds of happiness advice on the internet from people who don’t know what they’re talking about. Don’t trust them. Trust neuroscience.

More perspective on the important role movement and sensory experience can play for children with anxiety from well-seasoned psychologist Edward Plimpton, who specializes in support for children with anxiety, OCD, selective mutism...and all the many ways anxiety presents itself.

Feeling stuck with your anxious child? Consider the importance of movement in anxiety If your child is anxious, it is natural to ask them what they are afraid of and to encourage them to talk about it. In the normal course of events, these conversations are usually helpful, but word…

Tendril Kinetics latest blog post "Movement & Sensory Solutions for the Anxious Child" http://www.tendrilkinetics.com/tk/blog/Entries/2017/5/21_Blog_20__Neurodevelopmental_Movement_for_the_Anxious_Child.html

Blog #20: Movement & Sensory Solutions for the Anxious Child

A first foray into the podcast world. Dr. Ted Plimpton, Clinical Psychologist and specialist on children and anxiety interviewed Emily Hodos for his "Your Anxious Child: 5 Minute Solutions" series.

Your Anxious Child by Edward Plimpton on Apple Podcasts Download past episodes or subscribe to future episodes of Your Anxious Child by Edward Plimpton for free.

Come to the Annual MEIC Conference on May 8 from 2-4pm - Framingham, MA. Co-presenting "Movement and Sensory Methods for the Real World" with Sally Fuller of ServiceNet REACH Early Intervention Program. https://web.percs.info

PERCS: Professional Education Resources and Conference Services Professional Education Resources and Conference Services (PERCS) is the Continuing Education Division of the Human Services Management Corporation (HSMC) which provides operations and consulting services for human service agencies.

"Now scientists at Stanford University may have uncovered for the first time why taking deep breaths can be so calming. The research, on a tiny group of neurons deep within the brains of mice, also underscores just how intricate and pervasive the links are within our body between breathing, thinking, behaving and feeling"

What Chill Mice Can Teach Us About Keeping Calm Scientists may have uncovered for the first time why taking deep breaths can be so calming.

“For the first time, we can demonstrate unambiguously that motor issues are core issues that need to be included in the diagnosis criteria for autism,” says Elizabeth Torres, an associate professor of psychology at Rutgers University.

If motor issues are a CORE ISSUE in diagnosis, does this also mean that it is a core issue in TREATMENT? Tendril Kinetics believes it does!!!!!

Neuromotor Problems at the Core of Autism, Study Says | Media Relations , are contrary to the conventional medical understanding of autism – that it is a mental illness and that neuromotor problems, while often occurring at the same time as autism, are not at its biological core.

My colleague Sonia Story is presenting for this web-based conference "Autism Recovery Summit"

Learn about her work and that of many other professionals who have helpful and unique insights on supporting this who have autism. There is something for everyone who is interested in the summit theme - from well-established neuroscience researchers to hands-on practitioners reporting great results from their work.

https://autismtransformed.simplero.com/S/http://autismrecoverytelesummit.com/?ref=9775-Sonia-Story

Supreme Court Rules Schools Must Provide More Opportunities for Students With Disabilities The decision was unanimous.

Great message with humor and creativity! Take the time to watch it!

Do People With Down Syndrome Have 'Special Needs'? A Hilarious PSA Explores the Euphemism CoorDown, Italy's national organization for people with Down syndrome, examines the euphemistic term "special needs" in its latest PSA

Look what TK is up to? If you are interested in bringing a talk or training to you community - school, parent group, therapy center, seniors program, etc.. - please reach out to us!

Excited to be invited to present at this 4/22 conference designed for students entering the teaching field!

Registration Open: The 2017 Pre-Service Teacher Conference The Pre-Service Teacher Conference, planned by the Student Education Association of Massachusetts (SEAM), provides a fantastic opportunity for future educators to learn from great teachers from acr…

Did you know that it's Brain Awareness Week? To celebrate, Tendril Kinetics is hosting a FREE talk about neurodevelopmental movement on Sun 3/19@1:30p at Roots & Wings Yoga and Healing Arts in Natick. Presentation designed with everyone in mind - educators, wellness professionals, parents, caregivers of adults, self-care! Click link for more details & to RSVP! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-talk-smart-moves-intro-to-neurodevelopmental-movement-registration-29784336753

As a business supporting innovation and change in the public school arena, we encourage schools across the country to consider adopting this philosophy! It's really easy to do... and let's everyone be at their best!

Orchard Elementary parents say yes to no-homework The majority of parents supported Orchard Elementary School's no-homework policy, according to Principal Mark Trifilio.

Tim Anderson is doing great work with adults in the world of "neuro" fitness. Bringing it back to our foundational basics within the personal fitness arena!

Crawling Workout: 3 Fun Ways to Get in Shape Before we learned to walk, we learned to crawl and surprisingly enough, there's an exercise out there that'll have you working out like a baby. It improves coordination, strengthens your core and you can do it virtually anywhere. Jared Cotter and Original Strength’s Tim Anderson have three fun ways…

FREE talk "Intro to Neurofitness for the Maturing Brain" at Western Mass libraries
Wed, 2/15 in Shutesbury
Sun, 3/12 @2 in Erving
3/26 in New Salem
http://www.tendrilkinetics.com/tk/library_flyer.html

Hi Tendril Kinetics Friends! While it appeared that Tendril Kinetics was hiding out for a while, activity was brewing behind the scenes! For starters, please check out MINDFUL MOVES! for the Classroom, Tendril Kinetics' new collaboration with Nicole Torniero of Children First Wellness, Lara Hocheiser of Flow & Grow Kids Yoga. We are so excited for our upcoming trainings and projects! Please feel free to share our page with teachers, specialists, parents...anyone who may be interested in learning more. Take a look at our upcoming spring events in Easthampton (4/8-9) & Natick (5/20-21), too!

Mindful Moves for the Classroom Meet the MINDFUL MOVES! team:

Lara Hocheiser has been in the field of early education, yoga and mindfulness for well over a decade. She is the author of My Yoga Workbooks, contributing author at Gaia, the founder and program director of Flow and Grow Kids Yoga, and a new mom. Lara facilitates professional development for educators and students of education, clinicians, and yoga professionals all over the northeast, at universities, and conferences. To learn more, visit www.flowandgrowkidsyoga.com

Emily Hodos, Neuromovement Educator, has been working with children and adults of all abilities in a variety of professional settings since 1990. As the founder of Tendril Kinetics, Emily offers a range of services: presentations, training, community classes, and private client services, all focused on the importance of sensory and movement experience for healthy brain and life function. Emily received her B.A. in Psychology from Naropa University and professional training in Brain Gym® (licensed), Rhythmic Movement Training™, and Bal-A-Vis-X®. In addition, Emily draws on her background in sensory integration and mindfulness studies (Shambhala tradition). To learn more, visit www.tendrilkinetics.com.

Nicole Torniero, founder of Children First Wellness, brings fourteen years of classroom teaching experience to the MINDFUL MOVES! project. Nicole began incorporating mindfulness and movement practices in her classroom as a means to alleviate student stress. The integration of these new practices yielded positive student outcomes in the areas of attention, confidence, problem-solving, interpersonal relationships, and learning. In addition to working with students, Nicole now guides educators and specialists throughout New England as they learn to integrate mindfulness and movement in their schools and classrooms. To learn more, visit www.childrenfirstwellness.com.

Angela Hanscom does it again! https://www.edutopia.org/blog/longer-recess-stronger-child-development-angela-hanscom?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

Longer Recess, Stronger Child Development With an hour-long recess, elementary schools can help children develop through increased creative play, authentic SEL, and adequate physical regulation.

Call on kids in the 413 to help out with a Tendril Kinetics photo project between Sat, 10/15 and Wed, 10/19. Gift card for their time! Here are full details and sign up! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084dada82da6f49-tendril

Tendril Kinetics Photo Shoots Calling on Local Kids age 5 - 12! I am finishing up the first edition design of a new school-based curriculum Smart Moves! Neurofitness for the Classroom focused on using movement activities in the elementary school setting to support learning, attention, emotional balance, and physical skills. I wi...

Mindfulness and movement are proving to be the two most efficient and effective ways for the brain to grow and change... for the better! And the brain has a role in everything we do - behavior and feelings of self-worth included!

This school replaced detention with meditation. The results are stunning. Some schools are replacing detention with meditation, and science is backing them up.

Please come to an upcoming FREE talk about neurodevelopmental movement - Sep 9 in Watertown & Sep 21 in Hadley, MA

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smart-moves-intro-to-neurodevelopmental-movement-free-talk-registration-26986980786

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Smart Moves! Intro to Neurodevelopmental Movement FREE talk During this talk, Neuromovement Consultant Emily Hodos will provide a brief overview of ways that movement and sensory experience strengthen learning, attention, executive function, daily life skills, and emotional balance. Participants will learn some basics on the connections between movement and…

Children are natural learners. They just need the space to observe and explore!

What Babies Know About Physics and Foreign Languages Our kids don’t need to be taught in order to learn.

As I was preparing presentations for the MTA Summer Conference, I came across this article. It covers many aspects of the importance of physical activity for kids, especially during their school day, with reference to other articles and studies.

Exercise for children: Why physical fitness benefits the brain Don't let scheduling problems - or school policies - deny kids the right to be active. Exercise for children may stimulate brain growth, boost attention, and help kids learn.

While this is important info for kindergarten classrooms, the need for play and unstructured time at school is essential for ALL elementary school kids! It enhances learning for academics and life...and makes for much happier and more self-assured kids!

Kindergartners get little time to play. Why does it matter? Kindergarteners are under tremendous pressure – doing as many as 15 academic activities in a day, with a shorter recess time. What is the long-term impact?

"... that's what it's all about!" Well, this is much of what it's about... add in a few bits of love, play, joy, and good nutrition, and you really have something!

Why Kids Need to Move, Touch and Experience to Learn Students can better understand math and physics problems by acting them out. This type of embodied learning can help open up the mind to abstract concepts.