In the past, Double Ball was played only by women but has since expanded to be played by all groups. We thank Jason Plain Eagle for sharing his knowledge about this game.

What is attachement theory and what can we learn from it to help shape our interactions with children?

Loneliness can bring about adverse health outcomes for both your mind and body. To prevent these outcomes, this blog will focus on providing both an understanding of loneliness and helpful resources for those experiencing social isolation and the feeling of loneliness.

Learn about Traditional Blackfoot Games with Shane McDougall.

If emotional intelligence can both serve as a tool to help us understand and express our thoughts and feelings, clarify our behaviours and interactions with others, and make us more resilient, then we really ought to find some ways to practice.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed in the middle of your day, had a hard time falling asleep, or experienced difficulty expressing your emotions? If so, you may benefit from learning about mindfulness and taking time for a mindful moment the next time you experience one of these common issues.

Without the right support, some kids may lack what’s called “school readiness”. In this blog, I will introduce you to the concept of school-readiness, and how you can use resources from Building Brains Together to help prepare your child for school.

Can adolescent brain development be improved by outdoor play?

Sleep hygiene refers to strategies that can be used to improve your quality and/or quantity of sleep through changes in behaviour.

Have you ever heard of the statement “flipping your lid”? Find out why this term is used and the brain science beind it.

The term Pow Wow, or Pau Wau, is believed to have its roots in the Algonquian language that originated in the Nagaransett territory, or Massachusetts area, and describes a community social gathering consisting of many dancers, drummers, and singers. Learn more in this week’s blog.

The Sun Dance ceremony for the Northern Plains tribes has been considered to be the central ceremony that served as a unifying force to bring together the various hunting bands for the summer buffalo hunt.

Readers will build awareness of what self-regulatory behaviors are, influences that foster self-regulation, and learn practical strategies that support its development in individuals of all abilities.

Strengthening of executive functions can be achieved through a multitude of pathways: exercise, sleep, nutrition, play, and interpersonal relationships all play a significant role in keeping the brain healthy, and executive functions in optimal conditions as we age.

Many Indigenous groups played Double Ball or Nobbies including the Cree, Blackfoot, Inuit, Assiniboine, and Skowkale. Learn from Jason Plain Eagle about the history and his current experiences playing Double Ball.