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...]
Kids With Dyslexia Think Outside the Box
by author and mother, Dianna Hutts Aston. Benefits of Dyslexia The making of “Dream Something Big/The Story of the Watts Towers” may be the most important book I’ll ever write, and it came about in a magical way. Almost five years ago, I moved to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, where I took my first hot air balloon ride and was instantly hooked. I began crewing with these unexpected friends … [Read more...]