Your child’s brain is in a period of unparalleled “neural plasticity.” This means it is growing and wiring at a rapid rate. Foods can help this process by improving the rate and quality of wiring. There are also “mood foods” that make people feel good, which is...
Socialization: The Importance of Building and Sustaining Social Capital Friendliness. Warmth. Reciprocity. Good Will. Are these just touchy-feely terms, or are they critical ingredients for human survival and endurance? Social engineers are deeply discussing the...
A Guide to A More Balanced Nanny Life “Ring the bells that still can ring. Forget your perfect offering. There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” ― Leonard Cohen The Back Story One Sunday afternoon last Spring, I attended an...
Brain fitness. Is it a contradiction or a vital need this summer? It depends on whether your brain is working well, creatively, and consistently. Some take brain fitness for granted until something happens, or they notice a change in their behavior or creative...
Soothe Away Chronic Stress and Pain with Brain-Friendly Remedies “If you are distressed by anything external, the pain is not due to the thing itself, but to your estimate of it; and this you have the power to revoke at any moment.” Marcus Aurelius What did the Roman...
