Did you know that developing the lower brain and midbrain is related to the movements of early childhood? And, that because of neuroplasticity, these movements can be done at any stage of life? So WHY you would want to develop these parts of your brain? Because if your lower brain (pons) and midbrain aren't fully developed, your prefrontal cortex gets overloaded and guess what -- life is … [Read more...]
Learning Differences in Children’s Books
Learning differences in children's books help affirm what some kids experience and build empathy in those that don't -- so here's a GREAT list of picture books and chapter books that show us stories of how other people handle learning differences. For children who are challenged with learning differences (disabilities is a term I dislike), seeing a person like yourself in a story is SO … [Read more...]
ADHD, Our Family and What I’m Learning
Do you have a child with attention issues? I've wondered for years if my oldest daughter had attention issues. She almost always had a difficult time focusing but sometimes could focus intently for hours. I thought I would wait and see how she did in school before investigating any farther. But, recently she's been having more trouble -- taking a lot longer to get things done than her … [Read more...]