Brain Training Articles & News

It’s hot, y’all. It’s hot all over the place! So this month, we bring you blackberry sorbet – which will keep you cool AND boost your brain with antioxidant rich blackberries. This delicious fruit is packed with polyphenols, which may help reduce cognitive decline by cleaning up cells that impair brain function. Blackberry Sorbet recipe ...

Are you hungry for a delicious fall recipe that doesn’t involve pumpkin? Look no further than this artichoke, kale & ricotta pie. With a “mini peak” in October, artichokes are the perfect fall superfood to boost brain power! Artichokes are good sources of vitamin C and fiber, and the hearts in particular are a surprisingly ...

With all the chocolates and candy hearts floating around this time of year, we wanted to tell you about a deliciously sweet-but-also-good-for-you breakfast your whole family will love. And BONUS! It’s packed full of anti-aging antioxidants! Make Acai Breakfast Bowls. Recipe and Photo Courtesy of Yummy Mummy Kitchen Acai Breakfast Bowls Recipe Makes about 1.5 ...

This month, the Smart Mom’s Toy Box is taking a break from games to fill your toy box. Instead, we want to give you a few easy, low-cost ideas on how to help avoid summer learning loss! Check out the Toy Box for three awesome alternatives to video games that are sure to entertain kids ...

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 ...

Smart Mom’s Toy Box Nationally renowned brain training experts Ken Gibson and Tanya Mitchell have created a free list to help parents shop for toys, games, and brain activities that will help improve their children’s learning skills. “Our hope is that parents will shop wisely for toys this year, purchasing toys that can help develop ...

Smart Mom’s Toy Box Nationally renowned brain training experts Ken Gibson and Tanya Mitchell have created a free list to help parents shop for toys, games, and brain activities that will help improve their children’s learning skills.(See the bottom of the page for a list of cognitive skills and their descriptions.)“Our hope is that parents ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lots of great games, puzzles, and brain teasers come in cubes. Rubik’s Cube. Scruble Cube. Qwirkle Cubes. So this month, we’re featuring12 different fun, challenging, sure-to-sharpen-your-brain games…all in the shape of cubes. Nationally renowned brain training experts Ken Gibson and Tanya Mitchell have created a free list to help parents shop for toys, games, and ...