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The Developing Brain (5-12 years old)

The Developing Brain (5-12 years old)

$29.00 NZD
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1 hr 24 min video • Instant access • Lifetime replay 

In this engaging session, neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis explores how children’s brains grow between the ages of 5 and 12 and what adults can do to support that growth. He breaks down the science behind learning, emotion regulation, and behaviour change, with practical advice that helps you understand the brain from the inside out.

You’ll learn why children in this age range need more than just reading and maths drills to thrive, and how small changes in parenting or teaching approach can dramatically improve learning outcomes, resilience, and emotional development.

✅ Why emotional development must come before academic achievement
✅ The four parts of the brain and what each one controls
✅ What makes girls’ brains mature faster (and what to do if you’ve got a boy who’s not the firstborn)
✅ Why dispositions, not skills, are the strongest predictor of success
✅ How repetition builds permanent learning and why fun accelerates it
✅ What to do when your child melts down (hint: it’s not more rules)
✅ The biological reason movement, laughter, and singing boost learning
✅ How cortisol (the stress hormone) kills learning and how to avoid triggering it
✅ Why relationship is the #1 factor for brain engagement and behaviour change
✅ A 3-step method to help children manage their own behaviour (no punishment required)

Who It’s For
👶 Parents of primary school children aged 5–12
🎓 Teachers and educators looking to boost learning without burnout
🧠 Anyone working with kids who wants to turn brain science into better outcomes
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Preview of The Developing Brain

“Primary-school brains want to learn everything... then promptly forget to pack their lunch. This stage is all about developing executive function: the mental muscle behind focus, memory, and resilience.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do I actually get when I buy?

You’ll get instant access to stream the video from your browser or phone. Everything’s designed to be practical and easy to revisit whenever you need a reset, or your kid throws a curveball.

Are these videos live?

Nope. They’re on-demand, which means you can watch them whenever suits you—pause, rewind, rewatch, or skip to the bit you care about. Whether you’re up at 2am with a newborn or hiding in the pantry during a toddler tantrum, it’s there for you.

Do I have to watch the videos in a certain order?

Not at all. Each webinar focuses on a different stage of development—so just jump into the one that fits your kid’s age (or your interest). That said, lots of parents tell me they watched one and ended up watching all three. Once you start seeing how it all connects, it’s hard not to go deeper.

Is Nathan's teachings actually based on science?

Absolutely. Everything Nathan teaches is grounded in 25+ years of research in neuroscience, human development, trauma, and education. I’ve lectured at university level, trained social workers, advised governments and distilled all that into language that makes sense in a living room, not a lab.

Who are these for? Just mums?

Hell no. These are for anyone raising or working with kids: mums, dads, grandparents, teachers, youth workers, even curious teenagers. If you’ve got a kid in your life and want to understand what’s going on in their head, you’re in the right place.

Do you offer refunds?

We stand behind the content, but if you’ve accidentally bought the wrong webinar or something’s gone sideways, reach out and we’ll sort it. We’re human. We get it.

What People Are Saying about Nathan's Seminars

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    "Nathan explains complex neuroscience to us common people in a way we can appreciate, and it makes everything about our kids fall into place."

    ParentTV.com
    via website

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    "Neuroscience educator and child councillor Nathan Wallis tackles the challenges facing parents today with a unique approach. Through understanding what’s happening in your child’s brain, Wallis equips parents and caregivers with practical commonsense advice."

    New Zealand Herald

    For: Kids Don’t Come with a Manual

  • ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    "Nathan Wallis you are my parenting guru. I’ve loved and learnt from every one of your presentations"

    Amanda A

    Via Facebook