Summer Brain Boost for Kids!
Back-to-school season is rapidly approaching! After weeks/months of relaxed routines, unstructured days, no homework, and probably more screen time than we'd like, the back-to-school transition can be tough for kids. That’s why we created our Summer Brain Boost program: to help children of all ages prep their brains for a strong start to the new academic season.
What is the Summer Brain Boost program?
The Summer Brain Boost program consists of an personalized treatment plan, customized to each child. At the core of the program is neurofeedback therapy. Neurofeedback is a safe, non-invasive method that teaches the brain how to rewire itself. Think of it as a personal trainer for your brain. It is a form of brain training based on the principles of operant conditioning and neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to change itself through repetition and experience). You can learn more about neurofeedback here. Depending on your child’s needs and situation, neurofeedback may be combined with other therapies and activities to create a well-rounded and effective approach.
Our goal is to help children improve in key areas such as:
Attention & Focus: sharpening their concentration skills
Self-Regulation: managing their emotions and behaviors more effectively
Cognitive Functions: improving memory, problem-solving, and critical thinking
Mental Wellness: reducing stress, anxiety, and depression and learning effective coping mechanisms
Sleep: getting more, high-quality sleep
Any other symptoms that your child is experiencing or would like support with
What’s unique about our Summer Brain Boost program?
This summer version of our neurofeedback program is more intensive—usually involving more sessions in a condensed period of time. This structure is designed based on the principle of Hebbian plasticity, which can be summarized as “Neurons that fire together, wire together.” When specific brain networks are repeatedly activated, the connections between those neurons strengthens. This process, known as long-term potentation (LTP), is foundational for learning and memory.
By doing more sessions in a shorter window of time, the brain is given more frequent and more consistent feedback and reinforcement. This accelerates the learning process, allowing the brain to more efficiently learn, rewire, and consolidate new brain patterns. Because children’s brains are already highly plastic and rapidly developing, they’re particularly responsive to this kind of brain training.
Why Summer is the Perfect Time for this Program
Without the daily demands of homework, extracurriculars, and busy schedules, the brain is in a relaxed state that’s more receptive to learning and growth. Take advantage of this season to invest in your child’s brain and set them up for success in the upcoming school year and beyond. Adolescence is a critical period of rapid brain development and this is a golden window to support and guide that development in a positive direction.
P.S. the program doesn’t have to end when school starts! We offer a lighter continuation of the protocol during the school year so that your child can sustain and build on the progress they’ve made over the summer.
Ready to get started?
Contact us for more information or to book an intake appointment. The first step is meeting with our clinical psychologist so we can get a better understanding of your situation and design a custom treatment protocol for your child.
Phone number: (212) 877-2130
Email: office@brainresourcecenter.com