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How Asking 5 Questions Allowed Me to Eat Dinner With My Kids
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“Productivity” means different things to different people, but at its core, it’s about thinking a little more deeply about the choices we make every day. Even some of the most complex problems have simple causes – if you know how to look for them. Full Article: The New York Times, “How Asking 5 Questions Allowed…
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For Vulnerable Teenagers, A Web of Support
An example of volunteer community support around under performing students in public high schools that achieves results which defy all expectations. Full Article: The New York Times, “For Vulnerable Teenagers, A Web of Support”
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How Meditation Changes the Brain and Body
Follow-up brain scans in a study of those who underwent mindfulness meditation showed that there was more activity, or communication, among the portions of their brains that process stress-related reactions and other areas related to focus and calm. Full Article: The New York Times, “How Meditation Changes the Brain and Body”
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Early Behavior Therapy Found to Aid Children With A.D.H.D.
Children with attention-deficit problems improve faster when the first treatment they receive is behavioral rather than starting immediately on medication. Full Article: The New York Times, “Early Behavior Therapy to Aid Children With ADHD”
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The Health Benefits of Knitting
Research suggests that crafts like knitting and crocheting may help to stave off a decline in brain function with age. The study, published in the Journal of Neuropsychiatry & Clinical Neurosciences, found that those who engaged in crafts like knitting and crocheting had a diminished chance of developing mild cognitive impairment and memory loss. Full…
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Brain Train Bicycle
This video clip highlights a fun experiment with a unique bicycle that results in a great brain challenge! Video Clip: Smarter Every Day “The Backwards Brain Bicycle”