10 Brain-Boosting Travel Games for Under $10 Posted on March 12, 2015June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam Tired of hearing, “Are we there yet?” Prepare for the inevitable boredom that comes with a long car ride by stocking up on these brain-boosting travel games. Best of all, they’re all under $10! Travel Scavenger Hunt Card Game ($6.55 on Amazon.com) This pack of 54 scavenger hunt cards has kids looking for things like …
Autism Spectrum Disorder: Training Weak Cognitive Skills Posted on March 11, 2015June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam In recent years, the medical community has broadened its reference of autism to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Although the new term covers a wide range of deficits and functions, it provides no more insight into an individual’s cognitive abilities. One test that can help identify weak brain skills associated with learning struggles is a cognitive …
The 8 Biggest Brain Breakthroughs of 2018 Posted on March 9, 2015June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam With advances in technology and medicine, our understanding of the brain—and how to study it, improve it, and even fix it—is expanding. Here are 8 of the biggest brain-related breakthroughs we witnessed in 2018. New Alzheimer’s Drug May Slow Decline A company called Eisai and its U.S. partner Biogen presented some impressive results to the …
ADHD: The High Cost of Attention Problems Posted on March 6, 2015June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam If you’ve ever seen a child struggle to sit still and pay attention (or strive to get attention!), you’ve got a general idea of the kinds of behavior associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). But beyond the squirminess and lack of focus, there may be a deeper issue: weak cognitive skills. While weak cognitive …
ADHD Learning Struggles Are Rooted in Clusters of Weak Cognitive Skills Posted on March 5, 2015June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam October is National ADHD Month A new report is sharing some interesting findings that may help those suffering from learning struggles. Specifically, that training one specific skill—such as attention—isn’t enough because ADHD learning struggles may be rooted in clusters of weak cognitive skills. “About 30% of our clients were diagnosed with ADHD before coming to …
Brain Muffin: Pumpkin Bran Chocolate Chip Brain Muffins Posted on January 30, 2015June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam Fall is in full swing and pumpkins are ripe in the fields. Does cinnamon, pumpkin, and chocolate beckon? Here’s a delicious breakfast, midmorning snack, or high-energy meal (with a bit of great coffee of course). Brain muffins! Back by popular demand (and growling tummies), these healthy but oh-so-delicious muffins are sure to be a hit. …
Smart Mom’s Toy Box: November 2014 Posted on January 25, 2015April 26, 2023 by qiigocmsteam Brain training experts Ken Gibson and Tanya Mitchell have created a list of toys, games, and activities that support healthy cognitive development. “We want to give parents practical tips they can use to make savvy buying decisions,” Gibson explains. “Science continues to provide insights into how plastic our brains really are, and there’s absolutely no …
What Creative Thinking Looks Like Posted on September 18, 2012June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam What does solving a financial dilemma, remodeling a house, crafting a speech, and even dressing up your dogs and playing make-believe with your kids have in common? All these activities can benefit from the use of creative thinking. In other words, creative thinking isn’t just for writers and artists. So what do we know about …
Smart Mom’s Toy Box: July 2011 Posted on July 18, 2011June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam 11 Summer-Perfect, Family-Friendly, Brain-Boosting Games Our sweetest memories of summertime often include weekends at the lake,camping in the wilderness, or relaxing on the back porch. Bring your familytogether this summer with games! Want to keep your kids’ attentionskills high or improve them over the summer? Are you planning a long roadtrip and need something to …
Smart Mom’s Toy Box: June 2011 Posted on June 19, 2011June 13, 2022 by qiigocmsteam Slammin’ Summer Games For the Car, the Plane, or the Picnic Table Nationally renowned brain training experts Dr. Ken Gibson and Tanya Mitchell have created a free list to help parents shop for toys, games, and brain activities that will help improve learning skills in their home.(See the bottom of the page for a list …