Dr. Ryan Cedermark

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

Laser your boogers to improve brain function

06/01/2026

Movement Builds Brains.

According to the 2024 U.S. Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, only about 20–28% of children meet the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity.

That means roughly 3 out of 4 kids aren’t moving enough each day.

This isn’t just about fitness.

Movement is one of the primary drivers of brain development. Physical activity increases blood flow, supports neuroplasticity, improves executive function, enhances attention, and helps regulate mood and behavior.

When kids move, the brain receives the stimulation it needs to grow, adapt, and learn.

When movement decreases, opportunities for brain development decrease too.

As parents, educators, and healthcare providers, one of the most powerful things we can do for the developing brain is encourage movement every single day.

Small steps today.
Stronger brains tomorrow.

Source: 2024 U.S. Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, Physical Activity Alliance.

05/30/2026

Stimulating the tongue sets the stage for neuroplasticity!

05/28/2026

“Why are eye exercises so important for kids?” 👀

Because eye movements are deeply connected to how the brain develops. 🧠

The visual system communicates directly with the:
• brainstem
• cerebellum
• vestibular system
• attention networks
• motor planning centers

So when we work on:
✨ tracking
✨ convergence
✨ saccades
✨ visual fixation

we’re helping improve how the brain processes sensory information and coordinates movement.

Efficient eye movements can support:
📚 reading fluency
🎯 attention
⚖️ balance
🏃 coordination
🧩 visual processing

The brain learns through repetition, timing, and movement — and the eyes provide some of the fastest neurologic input into the brain. ⚡👁️

05/28/2026

“Why are eye exercises so important for kids?” 👀

Because eye movements are deeply connected to how the brain develops. 🧠

The visual system communicates directly with the:
• brainstem
• cerebellum
• vestibular system
• attention networks
• motor planning centers

So when we work on:
✨ tracking
✨ convergence
✨ saccades
✨ visual fixation

we’re helping improve how the brain processes sensory information and coordinates movement.

Efficient eye movements can support:
📚 reading fluency
🎯 attention
⚖️ balance
🏃 coordination
🧩 visual processing

The brain learns through repetition, timing, and movement — and the eyes provide some of the fastest neurologic input into the brain. ⚡👁️

Excited to teach all about this next weekend!

05/26/2026

When the vagus nerve is stimulated, the brain and body can communicate better!!

05/23/2026

Neuroplasticity happens in the “sweet spot” — where challenge meets safety.

Too little stimulation creates no adaptation.
Too much creates a threat response.

The nervous system changes best under manageable challenge:
→ Stability before complexity
→ Regulation before performance
→ Small wins before overload

The goal isn’t perfection — it’s building a more adaptable brain and nervous system over time.