My NeuroParenting Origin Story
From studying rat mom behavior to my own, I've learned a lot about parenthood and love to weave neuroscience into those everyday parenting adventures.
Next summer's body
My body failed to keep up with this summer's adventures, and affected my mental and cognitive life as well. As this summer ends in physical therapy, the goals are to have a body fit for next summer's active life.
Cell Phones In and Out of Classrooms
Should smart phones be banned from classrooms? Science says YES!
Being nice versus being kind (another CNN collab)
While being nice is often performative, kindness involves empathy and activates the love circuitry in our brains. In this article for CNN I’m quoted throughout on the science of kindness.
Be Kind to Yourself (my thoughts from CNN)
A key element of mental health is being kind to yourself! I shared some thoughts with CNN on ways to practice self kindness.
Tips for managing stress of the holiday season: Friday Flashback
For this very seasonal Flashback Friday, I’ve compiled several of my favorite tips for managing holiday stress. Take care of yourself this season!
I talk about pink in Vogue
I talk about why pink is such an iconic color in Vogue magazine.
Tips for the Time Change (Fall edition)
The end of daylight saving time can be a fantastic time to implement new routines in your personal and professional life to help you get the most out of every day. Here are a few tips to make this the best Monday of your year!
Mindful Monday: The Color of Noise
I had wonderful interview with Stacey Colino at the Washington Post talking about sounds! Her article Beyond White Noise: How different ‘color’ sounds can help or hurt was published on October 9, 2023.
Flashback Friday: Pumpkin Spice
Every fall now, I end up giving a few interviews and chatting about why we love fall, and why we love pumpkin spice. It’s such an amazing example of how the lessons we know about our brain can inform our decision making.
Collaboration: Describing dementia
For World Alzheimer’s Day, take a listen to my conversation with dementia specialist Teresa Youngstrom on her Memory Care Podcast.
No-cost Self Care Ideas That Actually Work
Suicide Prevention Resources
How To: Self Care
What Self-Care Isn’t
Here are 5 things that self-care is NOT!
Sexism hurts boys + girls alike
I wrote this article for mother.ly.com over 5 years ago, and our culture is still grappling with how to parent children in an inclusive way. Ultimately, we give our children the best chance by being supportive and encouraging of their interests, whether those interests and toys are traditionally pink or blue.
Vitamin D and the Immune System
Did you get enough sun this summer? Worried about your Vitamin D levels now that vacations are over, school’s starting, and you’re indoors more?
Why the Beach Makes Us Happy
Summer is winding down, but the beach makes us happy all year round. Barry Yeoman included some of my beach-related research in his article for Coastal Living Magazine in 2013, and I recently reread and enjoyed his lovely and informative article on Why the Beach Makes Us Happy.
Neuroscientist Barbie
If there’s a Barbie Neuroscientist, then she’s likely an expert on play! Real neuroscience tells us that Barbie dolls are great tools to develop empathy and social skills, but aren’t necessarily providing specific career and life choice instructions for us.
Bald Barbie and Why Representation Matters in Play
For generations, Barbie has been a tool and toy for self discovery. As she has diversified her look, she’s provided millions of children the opportunity to develop empathy and compassion for themselves and for others who may look different.