Smarten Up! Three Facts About the Learning Brain
Mar 11, 2014
It’s Brain Awareness Week! To celebrate, we’ve put together a few fun facts about the brain and how it learns. Share them and spread the word about why good nutrition, sleep, and learning habits matter.
The Benefits of Downtime: Why Learners’ Brains Need a Break
Dec 17, 2013With so much to do and so little learning time in a school year—fitting in downtime is easier said than done. That’s unfortunate, because research shows that time off-task is important for proper brain function and health.
Increasing Our Alertness to Caffeine Use in Ourselves and Our Children
Mar 18, 2011
What effect does caffeine have on your child’s developing brain? Read about positive and negative effects of caffeine, and why limiting your own caffeine consumption can significantly benefit your child.
Goodnight Room: Story Strategies for Building the Best Bedtimes
Mar 8, 2011
Parents often struggle with setting a routine bedtime schedule for children. Read today’s post for tips about how to create a routine sleep schedule, and enjoy your newfound “you” time.
How Much Sleep Do Children Need?
Feb 1, 2011
Sleep is a critical component of healthy childhood development and is essential health and well-being. Is your child getting enough?
The Imperative of Cultivating Healthy Adolescent Sleep Habits
Jul 8, 2010
When we talk to adolescents, we tend to focus our coaching on coping with the big dangers like drugs, alcohol and sex. But when was the last time you talked to the teen in your life about healthy sleep habits?
Sleep: An Essential Ingredient for Memory Function
Jun 3, 2010Sleep is essential to optimal brain function. Find out how sleep affects your brain’s ability to remember and learn.
