Loneliness in these first weeks away at college? Turn that into a mindset of purposeful solitude, and reap the rewards! New research published in Motivation and Emotion examines this very issue of social connectedness for new college students.

The Journal of Family Psychology recently published evidence that parental over-engagement is correlated with decreased self-regulation skills and executive function in kindergartners.

Bailey had always been an introverted child, cautious and slow-to-speak, with only a few friends. When the COVID-19 lockdown hit, those two or three tenuous friendships were strained to the point of breaking. For a…

It’s the newest science-supported motive: exercise boosts physical fitness AND mental fitness. But how much, how intense, how does it change as we age, and the big question: how does it correlate to the current coronavirus epidemic?

How Can We Eat Our Way to a Sharper Brain? 1. Re-define the word diet.
This is a way of life, not a fad. From morning talk shows to evening news reports, a click or two through Google, and we are inundated by ABC (2), NPR (3), and CNN (4) all touting the brain-fitness keys to a healthier, happier, longer life. Revelation…what if general health and wellness is more about brain fitness than physical fitness (5)? If we think about our eating choices as a commitment to health (including brain health), then we don’t have to define these choices as a diet but as a way of life! Challenge: Get your household on board for total life transformation.

School is back in session and media is full of tips and tricks to help you and your kids off to a good start. There are apps and podcasts and coaching galore; all valuable tools worthy of checking out. But we are all looking for that one thing…the secret sauce to helping this year go better than years past.

The coronavirus epidemic has created an unprecedented sense of isolation for many people. School children are perhaps the most impacted by this historic pandemic. Despite valiant efforts by parents, educators and administrators, youngsters are feeling disconnected, bored, and lonely.

In this article on the importance of putting things in your own handwriting, Dr. Amy responds to expert advice on staying organized when you have ADHD.

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