Brain Training Articles & News, Page 57

A lot of people struggle with numbers, but not everyone struggles for the same reasons. If you typically struggle with math related tasks, your first priority may be getting math help. At the same time, you may be wondering: why is this happening?  Fear or apprehension about math is surprisingly common. From kids to adults, ...

Studying for exams can be stressful. It’s easy to get overwhelmed, overworked, and overstimulated, and these feelings often translate to lower grades and more frustration. Instead of gearing up for exam week with the same level of stress and dred, here are 3 tips for exam week to help you get better grades! 1. Prioritize ...

Looking for some unique gift ideas to give your kids this holiday season? Brainy gifts keep your child learning and building thinking skills in a way that is fun and engaging. Check out this quick roundup of 10 of our favorite games, puzzles, toys, and more for the kids on your list: Paint By Sticker ...

Do you ever have those days where you feel like you accomplished nothing? You wrap up your work day and your list is just as long (if not longer) than it was when you started. Getting yourself organized and motivated is often the biggest barrier to productivity, but there are some daily habits you can ...

The holiday season is here, and with it comes more family time. Instead of just turning to holiday movies (even though they are pretty great too), here are 5 fun holiday activities to try this year! These will help you connect with family members, whether it’s your kids or extended family, AND exercise some brain ...

Gratitude impacts your brain at a biological level, and its implications are far-reaching for your ability to think and function on a daily basis. Studies continue to find that regular practices of thankfulness (not just during Thanksgiving) have long-lasting effects on your mood, brain, and body! Here are a Few Ways Gratitude Impacts Your Brain: ...

Maybe you’re mad at yourself for misplacing items or leaving things behind. Maybe you’re frustrated when a big project goes sideways. When you want to improve your working memory, brain training can help you target this cognitive skill. But what is working memory, anyway?  Working memory is sometimes confused with short-term memory, but these two ...

It’s easy to talk about thankfulness during this time of year. But instead of just isolating these practices to a holiday in November, what if we took this as an opportunity to begin a consistent practice that would have major impacts on our daily functioning? Gratitude changes your brain at a biological level, and its ...

Since November is National Adoption Month, it seems like a good time to talk about how to support adopted children with learning differences. Adopted children are more likely to experience learning differences, and those differences present unique challenges. Added struggles due to their early life experiences, adjusting to adoption, and their school and social environment ...

Thanksgiving week is a great time to talk about gratitude as a family. But the effects of gratitude go way beyond one week of the year! Consistent gratitude makes kids and adults more energized, less stressed, happier, and more confident. Here are 5 helpful tips to take your family gratitude rhythms beyond Thanksgiving week: Dinner ...