Bounce to Build: How a Simple Balloon Game Boosts Your Child’s Brain

What if ten minutes of play could help your child thrive?

You blow up a balloon. Your child’s eyes light up. They chase it, laugh, and dive for the next hit. It looks like fun—and it is—but beneath the surface, something remarkable is happening.

“Bounce to Build” isn’t just a game. It’s brain training disguised as play.

Written by Licensed Pediatric Psychologist Dr. Mark Bowers, this guide shows you how a few minutes of balloon play can boost your child’s:

• 🧠 Executive Function – The core brain skill for focus, flexibility, and self-control

• 👁️ Visual Tracking – Crucial for reading, writing, and classroom learning.

• 👐 Coordination & Balance – The foundation for physical confidence and motor skills.

• 💪 Resilience – Learning to keep going after a miss or mistake.

• 💬 Self-Talk & Emotional Regulation – Tools for handling frustration and staying engaged.

No apps. No special gear. Just one balloon—and your presence.

Inside you’ll get:

• A step-by-step game plan that works in under 10 minutes.

• What to say (and not say) while you play, so you build confidence, not conflict.

• Solutions for when your child melts down, checks out, or goes into chaos mode.

• Levels and variations for toddlers to older kids—even full family play ideas.

• A powerful mindset shift: you’re not just a parent—you’re a brain builder

Whether your child is 2 or 10, whether they’re wired differently or typically developing, this guide will help you use playful moments to spark growth.

Ready to turn balloon time into brain time?
Grab your copy of Bounce to Build and start today.  34 Pages.