Struggling With a Child’s Behavior?

April 7, 2021/in At-Home Bridging techniques, Bridging Technique, Children /by tilpro

It’s here!
Your special invitation…

Be the first to experience our new on-demand program to support children.

7 Steps to Calm is a seven-week on-demand program needing only minutes a day for specific movements to help calm your child and restore peace at home.

What is the basis of the program?

Over the past 15 years we found that when your child’s micromovements (tiny movements within the body) are disorganized due to birth, injuries or medical procedures, their behavior and coordination are disorganized too. When gentle rocking and wiggling movements are used to guide your child’s body into better organization, the behavior, sensory, focus and coordination improve too!

Our name for the process is the Bridging® Technique. It is an engineering-based approach within an early developmental hierarchy, so the results are self-sustaining. Read more

What is Bridging?

February 12, 2021/in At-Home Bridging techniques, Bridging Technique, News /by tilpro

Bridge /ˈbrij/

noun: A time, place, or means of connection or transition.

You most commonly think of a bridge as, literally, the structure connecting two points.

In my electrical engineering coursework (way back when), a ‘bridge’ was a connection between circuits, or audio systems.

Most people think separately of the body’s structural and nervous (electrical) systems. In reality, the two are highly intertwined by movement. The intersection of the physical structural system and nervous system is at the heart of the Bridging Technique. Read more

Is Your Arm Aching Following the Vaccine? 😫

January 26, 2021/in Adults, At-Home Bridging techniques, Bridging Technique /by tilpro

Have you gotten your Covid vaccine yet?

Does your arm or shoulder have pain, swelling, and stiffness?

At Kinetic Konnections we find vaccines (flu or Covid) tend to block micromovements in your arm and shoulder area.

When the micromovements change, the pain and stiffness go away. It’s that straight forward. I made the video below to guide you through improving the post-vaccine micromovements on your own. Read more

Three Quick Ways to Calm Your Child, or Yourself

December 11, 2020/in At-Home Bridging techniques, Bridging Technique, Children, Holiday Stresses /by tilpro

😱 You feel exhausted.
😱 You’re feeling stuck, and struggling to get anything done.
😱 Your child seems to be spinning out of control.

And, there are more weeks of at-home time staring you down.

At Kinetic Konnections we specialize in helping you and your family with the micro-movements needed for your nervous system to return to a calm and organized state.

Here are three simple tactics to help and why they work. Read more

Pain, Anxiety and Balance Concerns? Consider a Virtual Session

October 9, 2020/in At-Home Bridging techniques, Bridging Technique, Seniors /by tilpro

Virtual session for adults – What’s different?

From a client’s wife in Kansas City, MO –

“He was moving much better during our walk that followed your session. He walked more quickly as well.

Cara easily navigated us through simple movements virtually. These movements resulted in more fluidity and flexibility for his body after a debilitating illness that left him very weak and de-conditioned.”

From Cara –

“This client was very active before a series of medical issues a year ago. The many procedures upset the ability of his core to be centered and to rotate easily with everyday life transitions such as sit to stand, walking, and stairs. His body’s disorganization also left him generally fatigued. The medical support kept him alive, but his quality of life needed a boost.

We met three times virtually where I guided his wife through a series of movements to center his core organization and re-establish specific attributes of core movement and control. He is now back to his active life!” Read more

What Does a Virtual Session Look Like?

October 2, 2020/in At-Home Bridging techniques, Children /by tilpro

Virtual session for your kids: What does it look like?

From a mom from Southern California-

“Charles has made so much improvement- so grateful for your help.

He was so much more regulated after the session and he’s jumping for the first time! Those are the major noticeable changes – but I can go on and on.

Thank you again.”

At Kinetic Konnections we love being able to offer alternatives to support your family in more flexible ways. Check out the reasons why a virtual session may be a good option for your family in our last BLOG post. Read more

Would My Child Benefit from a Virtual Session?

September 25, 2020/in At-Home Bridging techniques, Children /by tilpro

Why should you consider a Virtual Bridging® Session?

There are several reasons why you might want to give a virtual session a try.

Distance: You literally can not get to our office because you are geographically distant.
Schedules: The ever-changing hybrid schedule with school doesn’t allow you enough time to plan for a visit to the office.
Behavior: Your child has a tough time transitioning out of their element. Working on some organizing movements in their familiar setting is easier on everyone.
Covid Risk: Due to risk factors in the family you may not feel comfortable with an in-office session.

What Do You Find Yourself Missing These Days?

September 18, 2020/in At-Home Bridging techniques, Children /by tilpro

Taking a lesson from our kids

As parents we are so busy trying to hold it all together.

We worry about our parents, our children, our friends, our jobs, the animals, etc.

It’s. So. Overwhelming!

Part of the pity party referenced in our last post might include acknowledging what we are missing.

I thought this graphic communicating what a child was missing these days (shown above) was so simple, yet powerful! What a great way to gain insights on why a children might be struggling emotionally.

(The graphic is courtesy of my friend Kim Brahm, a pediatric Occupational Therapist at The Balanced Kid in Westmont, IL.) Read more

Parents, Do You Have Back-to-School Stress Too?

September 4, 2020/in At-Home Bridging techniques, Bridging Technique, Children /by tilpro

It’s OK not to be OK

Transitions are hard!

Every year we hear of families going through the stress of back to school. For some, the addition of the daily structure is a godsend. For others, the rigidity of the school day is a nightmare to navigate.

This year brings much of the same but with an added layer of complexity.

In a typical year, back-to-school challenges include:

Who is dropping off, picking up or car-pooling?
What school supplies does this class/school need?
When to get to bed and when to wake up?
How do after school activities fit in?

And now add:

Which days are virtual, and which are in-person?
Where do we find the online class and assignment links?
How many face masks do we need?
Are the face masks washed?
Is the hand sanitizer filled?
Where do I get a thermometer for daily temp checks?
Did I remember to brush my teeth?

Your head is ready to explode, right? Read more

Do You Struggle with How Your Child Sits for E-learning?

August 28, 2020/in At-Home Bridging techniques, Children /by tilpro

Maybe your child knows what works best for them

It’s already started.

You set up the perfect virtual school space so they can focus. But your child just won’t sit properly.

They prefer to

sit on their knees,
sit cross legged,
sit on the floor,
slouch on their bed, or
half stand.

Now what? Don’t sweat it. Your child may be studying in the way that actually works best for them, even if it doesn’t look right, or comfortable. Read more

It’s here! Your special invitation…