How Trauma Impacts the Brain at Different Life Stages

Dr. Marc Hauser’s scientific research, including over 300 published papers and seven books, focuses on how the brain evolves, develops, and is altered by damage and neurodevelopmental disorders, with an emphasis on the processes of learning and decision-making, as well as the impact of traumatic experiences on development. This episode focuses on his research and brain-based … Continue reading How Trauma Impacts the Brain at Different Life Stages →

Parenting with Neuroscience

Dr. Sandy Gluckman specializes in healing children’s learning, behavior and mood challenges, preferably without medication, where possible. She describes her personal and professional quest as, saving the next generation from being over-diagnosed, over-medicated and misunderstood. Her practice is called, “Parenting That Heals,” This is an integrated approach that treats the whole child. She calls … Continue reading Parenting with Neuroscience →

How Adverse Childhood Events Impact Your Health

The prefrontal cortex is the part of the brain that controls impulses and helps to manage behavior. This area is rapidly developing all throughout childhood and adolescence. Many people don't realize that chronic stress can shrink the prefrontal cortex and inhibit proper decision-making. So what happens when a child encounters trauma or chronic stress? This … Continue reading How Adverse Childhood Events Impact Your Health →

Easy Ways to Boost Kids’ Brain Power for the Best School Year Yet

Kids are going back to school and facing loads of uncertainty and stress - more than ever before. How can we boost kids’ brain power so they can optimize their learning potential and thrive? Patricia Wilkinson is a parent coach, mom of two, veteran teacher, and coauthor of Brain Stages: How to Raise Smart, Confident Kids … Continue reading Easy Ways to Boost Kids’ Brain Power for the Best School Year Yet →

How Social Media Affects Our Mental Health

How can we manage our minds during the social media age? How can we best support our children and monitor their time on screens? How does “influencer culture” affect our kids’ mental health? Whether you're using social media for entertainment, information, or to grow a business, excessive time on our devices can take a toll … Continue reading How Social Media Affects Our Mental Health →

Why Are Our Kids So Anxious And How Can We Help?

I have been so ready for this latest episode of the podcast to air! If you are a parent, caregiver, teacher, or if you have any proximity to kids at all - download this episode ASAP! Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge is a mental health trailblazer who Forbes has called "The leader in children's mental health." She … Continue reading Why Are Our Kids So Anxious And How Can We Help? →