Neuroscience
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Navigating Parental Divorce: Strategies for Children’s Emotional Development
Navigating Parental Divorce: Strategies for Children’s Emotional Development Divorce can be a challenging and emotional time for families, especially for children. Research shows that children of divorce may experience a range of emotions such as sadness, confusion, anger, and anxiety. As a result, it is crucial for parents to provide the necessary support and guidance Continue reading
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The neuroscience of athletic excellence – what sets champions apart?
One of the greatest sporting events, the Summer Olympics, is just around the corner. Kicking off July 26th in Paris, France, more than 10,000 athletes from over 200 nations will compete in 32 sports (329 medal events) to bring home an Olympic gold medal. Originating in ancient Greece in 776 BCE as a tribute to honor Continue reading
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Will I forget who you are if the part where your info is stored gets impaired?
Memory is not stored in a single location within the hippocampus; it is distributed across various brain regions, relying on neural patterns and consolidating connections for retrieval. Continue reading
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Brain Awareness Week
Brain Awareness Week (March 13 – 19, 2023) Brain Awareness Week (BAW) is an annual global campaign dedicated to increasing public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research. Established in 1995 by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives, BAW unites the efforts of partners worldwide in a week-long celebration of the brain every Continue reading
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Empowering Youth Through Mentorship: Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential, but not all children have the support system they need to thrive. This is where Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBS) steps in. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, BBBS is dedicated to creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise Continue reading
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Understanding Brain Development in Children for Effective Mentoring
If you’ve ever worked with kids—whether tutoring, babysitting, or mentoring—you’ve probably noticed how they absorb information, react to challenges, and manage their emotions in completely different ways. Some kids stay focused for hours, while others get distracted in minutes. Some handle frustration calmly, while others have big emotional outbursts. What’s going on? A lot of Continue reading
Teens Connect The World: Brain, Children and Love 