Welcome to Momnificent, where we delve into the world of parenting with expert insights and real-life experiences. In this episode, host Dr. Karin Jakubowski sits down with Nicole Runyon, a distinguished psychotherapist with over two decades of experience specializing in child and adolescent Mental Health.

Together, they explore the profound impact of physical activities intertwined with learning, particularly for boys. Nicole shares her wealth of knowledge on how incorporating physical movements into Education can enhance cognitive development and address the unique needs of young boys.

Furthermore, the conversation delves into the realm of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) in boys. Nicole offers valuable insights into recognizing the signs and symptoms of ADD early on, emphasizing the importance of proactive intervention. She highlights the role of physical activities as a therapeutic tool, especially in mitigating the challenges associated with ADD.

Intriguingly, Dr. Karin and Nicole discuss the critical window of opportunity before third grade, where laying the foundation of physical activities can significantly benefit boys with ADD. They explore practical strategies and effective approaches that parents and educators can employ to support boys in harnessing their potential and thriving academically, socially, and emotionally.

Tune in to this insightful episode of Momnificent for a thought-provoking discussion on nurturing the holistic development of boys through the power of physical activities and targeted interventions. Subscribe now and join us on our journey of empowering parents and caregivers everywhere!

More about the Host – Dr. Karin Jakubowski is an Elementary Public School Principal of a National Blue Ribbon School and Certified Master Life Coach. She is passionate about helping moms first take care of themselves to be their best for their kids. She helps moms with a problem solving process when their child is experiencing challenging behaviors and helps empower women through holding space on this journey to help them grow and connect authentically with themselves. It’s time to let go of what others think of us, live outside the box, and live in the freedom to explore who we really are without limitation. It’s time to discover the garden of your life filled with possibility.

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Karin Jakubowski Momnificent

Dr. Karin Jakubowski is an Elementary Public School Principal, Host of the Podcast, "Momnificent", Certified Master Life Coach and Speaker. She is passionate about helping moms first take care of themselves to be their best for their kids.

Dr. Karin Jakubowski created the Podcast, "Momnificent" after close to two decades of dedicated work within the education system. Her vast experience includes Certified Master Life Coach, Speaker and Principal of one of the top 50 schools in the nation, as well as a National Blue Ribbon School (2021). Over time, her experience in leadership revealed the need for more collaborative problem solving strategies when it came to behavior management. The dominant approach to correction or intervention just wasn’t working, and she found that using more intuitive tactics coupled with family connection prompted powerful results.