brain research

How Anxiety, Sensory Processing, & Food Pickiness ALL Changed for My Kids

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 […]

Quiz Yourself – Examples of Divergent and Convergent Thinking

Now that you’ve learned or refreshed your memory on the differences between convergent thinking and divergent thinking, let’s look at the application in learning. Can you determine which is which? It’s important that you can because it’s up to you, parent or teacher, to advocate for more divergent learning in the classroom. Linear thinking, or convergent […]

The Difference Between Convergent and Divergent Thinking

Kids need to be creative. To understand how creativity works in the brain, we must first understand the difference between convergent and divergent thinking. Then, we must address the lack of divergent thinking in education. Divergent and Convergent Thinking Convergent (Stickman) Thinking Linear Convergent Thinking Worksheet-Heavy Early Academic Push Skill & Drill Right Answers So many schools […]

Movement Matters for the Brain

Guest post by Nikki Crouse, mom and fitness expert. First of all, let me be clear about the fact that I was never the kid who moved gracefully and was usually one of the last people picked when teams were divided up in gym class. I tripped over invisible lines and, when I was brave […]

Different Learners by Jane Healy

Different Learners by Jane Healy Ph.D. is my favorite non-fiction book this year. It synthesizes the latest brain research for parents and educators. It’s important; it’s scary; and it’s a must read. Healy is refreshingly accessible to the non-neuroscientist. Watch a quick video from Jane here to get an introduction. Go here to browse inside […]