Who is the Starter Toolkit for?

Parents who want the essentials—short explainers and practical tools to start noticing patterns and try small changes that build connection.

Starter Toolkit: Understand Your Child's Brain and Body Patterns

You’ve tried everything: the blogs, the charts, the calm-down scripts.

But without understanding why your child responds the way they do, you’re left piecing it together alone.

I’m Dr. Barbara Hubert, former special educator turned learning science researcher, and neurodivergent parent. I built Little Brains & Bodies to help families feel seen, not fixed, with tools that translate brain science into everyday parenting clarity.

Children engaged in cooperative tabletop game developing executive function and social communication skills ``` **Why this works:** - Describes the scene (children, tabletop game) - Includes brain-body concepts (executive function, social communication) - Natural and specific to what's visible - Keywords: executive function, social communication, cooperative **Alternative (if focusing on different aspects):** **Focus on attention/regulation:** ``` Group of children practicing sustained attention and turn-taking during structured play activity ``` **Focus on motor skills:** ``` Children developing fine motor coordination and visual-spatial skills through collaborative board game ``` --- ## **Image 2 (Left): Children on Textured Surface** ``` Children seeking tactile and proprioceptive sensory input on textured woven surface together ``` **Why this works:** - Describes what's visible (children, textured surface) - Brain-body concepts (tactile, proprioceptive, sensory input) - Shows the sensory-seeking nature of the activity - Keywords: tactile, proprioceptive, sensory input **Alternative:** ``` Group of children exploring tactile sensory processing and social connection on textured play surface ``` --- ## **Image 2 (Right): Children Walking Outdoors** ``` Children practicing gross motor coordination and vestibular processing during outdoor movement activity ``` **Why this works:** - Describes the activity (walking, outdoor, movement) - Brain-body concepts (gross motor, vestibular processing) - Natural language - Keywords: gross motor, vestibular, movement **Alternative options depending on context:** **If focusing on sensory environment:** ``` Children navigating outdoor sensory environment demonstrating motor planning and spatial awareness ``` **If focusing on social/group dynamics:** ``` Group of children engaged in cooperative outdoor play building social connection and regulation ``` **If focusing on unstructured play:** ``` Children exploring outdoor environment for vestibular input and whole-body movement regulation ``` --- ## **Copy/Paste Ready - My Recommendations:** **Image 1 (Board game):** ``` Children engaged in cooperative tabletop game developing executive function and social communication skills ``` **Image 2 Left (Textured surface):** ``` Children seeking tactile and proprioceptive sensory input on textured woven surface together ``` **Image 2 Right (Outdoor walking):** ``` Children practicing gross motor coordination and vestibular processing during outdoor movement activity

What's Inside the Starter Toolkit

Illustrated brain with neuroscience icons

Brain and Body Foundations

Learn how sensory, movement, and emotion systems interact.

Illustrated checklist templates and organizational tools

Observation Guides

Spot the patterns behind behaviors that used to feel random.

Illustrated child covering ears to reduce sensory overload on a busy street

Support Tools

Simple frameworks that make "what now?" moments clearer.

You can open it tonight.
Everything printable, straightforward, and easy to start.

What Changes When You Use It

Stop Guessing

See patterns and the "why" instead of chaos.

Start Knowing

Know which strategies fit your child's brain and body.

Build Trust

Grow understanding, even on the hard days.

The Starter Toolkit meets you where you are - tired, curious, and doing your best. It gives you small, doable insights that lighten the load tonight.

Get the Starter Toolkit - $29

This is your foundation.
You can build from here.

The Starter Toolkit is your light-bulb moment — where understanding begins.

When you’re ready to turn insight into daily routines and regulation strategies, the Everyday Toolkit builds on this foundation. Start small. You can always go deeper later.

What Families Are Saying

Every child’s brain and body story is unique

"Just want to let you know that I love everything you are doing. Your resources have actually been very helpful to my own parenting journey and have helped me with the kiddos when we are both at each other’s throats. They aren’t neurodivergent but I want to tell you that they are just incredibly helpful with kids!"

Nat K.

Parent to 4-year-old and 6-year-old

"I find myself responding differently. Like, how I see the behaviors, big and small. On the outside I think seem more patient but maybe I actually am because the understanding kind of shows up everywhere. Simple things, like carving out 15 minutes for couch crashes before bed actually helps the wind down."

Steven S.

Parent to 4-year-old

"I didn't realize how exhausting it was to react to every meltdown like it was brand new. Understanding them as patterns and applying the ideas from the toolkit and we're both making our way a little easier. Thank. You."

Deborah K.

- Parent to a 2-year-old and Starter Toolkit member

"I started passing them on to my partner and he recognized that he gets really frustrated with [our kid] for not remembering and other executive functioning stuff like routines, but knows more advanced physics than both of us. Thank you for making this possible."

Sophie K.

- Parent to an 8 year-old

You don’t have to figure it all out tonight.

Just take the step that helps it start to make more sense.

Get the Starter Toolkit - $29

Questions?
We've got answers.

Is this for neurodivergent kids only?

The framework helps parents understand any child's brain and body system, but it's especially valuable for families whose children process information differently—kids who are sensory-seeking, highly aware, movement-oriented, or whose internal experiences show up in ways that don't always make sense at first glance.

Whether you have a diagnosis, are exploring one, or simply want deeper insight into how your child experiences the world, we've got you.

How much time does it take? What formats are the resources?

Core reads are 10-15 minutes. Templates can be used in real time or filled out weekly—built for busy parents.
Digital downloads: short-form PDFs for articles, printable/editable observation templates, and quick-reference sheets. All mobile-friendly!

What if I'm already working with a therapist or specialist?

Perfect! The Starter toolkit complements professional services by helping you understand the "why" behind strategies and environmental supports.

How is this different from the Everyday Toolkit?

Starter = understand & observe (foundation). Everyday = apply & implement with scenario guides, routine builders, and visual supports.

Can I skip straight to the Everyday Toolkit?

Absolutely. If you’re ready for step-by-step supports, start with Everyday. Starter owners receive a $29 credit toward Everyday anytime.

Is this a subscription?

Nope. One-time purchase, lifetime access. Once you purchase a toolkit, it's yours forever, including any future updates or additions.