I want to tell you a story I’ve been carrying in my heart this year. It’s about a little girl I’ll call Maya . When Maya first came to me, her parents were worried about reading.“She works so hard,” her mom said, “but it just doesn’t stick. ”They had tried tutoring, extra practice, new programs — all the usual routes. Maya was bright. Motivated. Trying her absolute best. But something wasn’t connecting. As soon as I began her NeuroDevelopmental Movement® assessment, I noticed

Why your child’s learning struggles may not be about effort at all. Parent–teacher conferences are full of phrases like: “They’re trying their best… but still behind.” “They lose focus so quickly.” “They can read some words, but it doesn’t stick.” “They’re bright, we can see it, but something’s not clicking.” And as a parent, you walk out wondering: Why is this still so hard for them? What else can we try? Is something deeper going on? The short answer: Yes, and it’s happenin

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Meet Jessie Forston, educator and Certified NeuroDevelopmental Movement® Consultant. Discover her mission to help parents and teachers build strong brain-body foundations so every child can thrive in learning, reading, and regulation.