Brain Building Blogs
Brain Benefits of Reading
It is crucial that children gain literacy skills and develop the “reading parts” of their brains at a young age so that they can be well-equipped to navigate their education, their relationships, their passions, and their future adult lives.
Music and the Aging Brain
Research shows that engaging with music can boost cognitive abilities by improving memory, focus, and self-control. For older adults, music offers a simple, enjoyable, and accessible way to keep the mind active, reduce stress, and strengthen social connections, all contributing to healthy aging.
Games on the Go!
The goal of this blog is to provide you with a list of games that require no materials, and so can easily be done on the go and in or out of the house to help you find time to play every day!
Sipa - Traditional Games of the Philippines
Sipa translates to ‘Kick’ and resembles the game of soccer, or hacky sack, usually playing with a ball made of rattan or a bundle of cloth, fiber or feathers. Learn more about this traditional game from the Philippines in this blog.
Traditional Games of the Philippines
The Filipino’s recognize Patinero as a game that emphasizes teamwork as players navigate designated lines while avoiding tags. Learn more about this traditional Filipino game in this blog post.
Double Ball Game
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.
Attachment Theory: Understanding Child-Adult Relationships
What is attachement theory and what can we learn from it to help shape our interactions with children?
Loneliness and the Aging Brain
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.
What is Emotional Intelligence?
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.
Brain Benefits of Mindful Moments
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.
Back to School Readiness
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.
Singing and Drumming
The drum is said to be the heartbeat of the Creator. The significance is that the drum is one instrument used in every social and ceremonial occasion for making music.
Sleep Hygiene
Sleep hygiene refers to strategies that can be used to improve your quality and/or quantity of sleep through changes in behaviour.
Sleep For All Ages
Can the time we spend not using our brains change how our brains work when we do? Learn more in “Sleep for all ages”.
What Happens When You “Flip Your Lid”?
Have you ever heard of the statement “flipping your lid”? Find out why this term is used and the brain science beind it.
Outdoor Play
This Blog explores the question, “Is outdoor play better?”. Learn about the benefits of outdoor play and ways you can engage in it locally.
Adolescent Play
Adolescence is a unique developmental period in the lifespan with tremendous opportunity to implement play to improve executive function. Find out more in this blog post!
Cognitive Load – The Spoon Analogy
Feeling burnt out from your day? You might not have enough spoons to spend on your daily tasks.