As I get older, I find myself more drawn to the idea that we can train our brains to make us smarter. Although the idea […]
The Greatest Harm of Screen Time
In my previous blog, I covered some concerns that parents have about kids’ technology use. As parents, we all want our kids to grow up […]
Do We Only Use 10 Percent of Our Brains?
This could be a really short blog. As for the answer to the question of “Do we only use 10 percent of our brains?” : No! Now here’s […]
Do Brain Training Games & Techniques Make Us Smarter?
We’ve all seen and heard the ads – brain training games will make you smarter! Partly fueled by the engagement, variety, and dynamic interaction that […]
Say Om…and Improve your Attention
In a previous blog, I discussed executive functioning deficits with ADHD, specifically how these affect impulsivity, working memory, attention, and organization. It is also known […]
Mindfulness Book Recs – East Meets West
Mindfulness is an approach to living that involves an open, active attention to the present moment in a non-judgemental fashion. In this way, we can observe our […]
THE Answers to God, the Universe, and Everything
Please read my story at the end of this blog that ties into Chopra and Mlodinow’s new book War of the Worldviews: Science vs. Spirituality […]
“The Brain That Changes Itself” by Norman Doidge, M.D. (Book Recommendation)
A fellow professional recommended this book to me a few years ago, and I finally go around to reading it (well, listening to the audiobook). […]
“Mindsight” by Dr. Daniel Siegel (Book Recommendation)
I recently completed the audiobook version of Mindsight by Dr. Dan Siegel. He provided the reading and, fortunately, possesses a wonderfully soothing and engaging speaking […]
Update on Football and Head Injuries
A while back, I posted a blog entitled “The Brady Bunch, Football, and Head Injuries” in which I discussed some of the risks that many […]