Brain Building Blogs
Executive Function Basics: The Stress Response And Our Brain
A notable determinant of brain health and successful future learning is how children and youth perceive and cope with stressful experiences. This week’s blog looks at more executive function basis - the stress response and our brain.
Truth and Reconciliation
“I have had the honor to work with the Blackfoot people to learn about many customs, beliefs and Niitsitapi. It has brought me humbleness in my life in addition to a great joy to know many wonderful Blackfoot people. I feel the need to share with our community with encouragement for community members to engage with the First Nations people and begin the healing process for all (Celeste Halliwell).”
The Power of Play: Part 2
As a child grows their play will also grow and change but it will never lose its importance. Keep reading for some ideas on how to implement play in your elementary age children’s lives as well as with your adolescents.
Executive Function Basics: Creating Wellness Through Play
How do we connect Holistic wellness with building Executive Functions? Learn more in this blog post. Don’t miss part 2 of this post the first Thursday of October!
The Power of Play!
Is play really that important? Learn from this week’s blog about how play is a powerful tool in brain development and can begin the moment a child is born.
The Importance of ASQs to Child Development
Find out how the ASQ Questionnaires can help you learn more about how your child is developing and if they are on target with developmental milestones.
The Human-Animal Companionship Bond
This week’s blog post explores the benefits of the human-animal companionship bond.
Free Building Brains Courses
This week’s blog post provides a helpful overview of what Building Brains offers for growth and development in the area of brain science. Find out how simple games like Red Light Green Light can make a huge difference!
I read it online… should I believe it?
How can the scientific method be used in our online interactions? Find out more in this week’s Blog Post - I read it online… should I believe it? A review of how science works.
Earth Day -Ksaahkomm Ksiistsikó
William Singer ||| shares teachings from the land. “There are many things to talk about- Ksaahkomm Ksiistsikó, its Earth Day. Water is LIFE. It is how we are connected.” Learn more in this week’s Blog Post.
Word Learning Techniques
This blog post looks how children are able to unravel the confusion and make incredible progress as little language learners.
Music And The Brain
This Blog Post looks at the relationship between music and learning, memory, and emotions.
The Importance of Kindness
Every human being needs kindness in their lives. In this week’s Blog Post, read about the difference kindness can make in your life and others!
The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Individual Adult Relationships
This blog post looks at differnt ways childhood trauma can impact adult relationships.
Supporting Infant Brain Development
This blog looks at the many ways in which you, as a parent or caregiver, can promote the healthy brain development of an infant.
Building Healthy Brain Circuits in Children
it is crucial to encourage children's healthy brain circuit development to provide them the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in life. In this post, we'll go through some strategies for fostering children's development of strong neural networks.
Archery With Kevin Healy
In this Blog Post you will join Kevin Healy as he instructs his students in the traditional sport of Archery.
PMS And The Brain
Both hormonal and neurological variables may play a role in the of PMS symptoms. Learn more in today’s Blog Post.
The Adolescent Brain and Mental Health
Adolescence is a time when mental health challenges are more likely to occur, and these may have permanent negative effects on the brain. Read more in today’s Blog Post.