I remember being a teenager and getting my first ipod for Christmas. I was so excited to be able to carry music with me wherever I went! Nowadays with Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube and other streaming platforms, our access to music is practically unlimited. I’ve always loved music. I love … Read More
Back to School with ADHD
For kids with ADHD, heading back to school can be a very stressful time. They are facing new classmates, a different teacher, and a new schedule, and all of this can combine to cause some significant anxiety around school. This often results in outbursts at home and struggles around getting … Read More
Music and Influence: “Boomerang” by Jojo Siwa
It can be difficult to find positive messages and role models for kids today. They’re bombarded by social media and celebrities, so it is refreshing to find someone in their peer group creating catchy music and videos that also send a message of inclusion, acceptance, and self-confidence. Check out the … Read More
Do Something Hard
It turns out, doing something hard might be good for your brain. This is the time of year when people tend to try and make and keep resolutions. Are you still looking for one? Try this one out: Do something hard. A group of researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital recently … Read More
Cognitive Neuroscience Part 4: Teaching an old dog new tricks
Twenty years ago, most physicians, psychologists and researchers believed that the human brain stopped developing after a certain age. The brain could grow and change during childhood or adolescence, but not adulthood. On the surface, this makes sense. It is sometimes difficult to teach an old dog new tricks. However, most … Read More
Fun, Food, and Music
Reflecting on this patriotic event, I cannot but reminisce about the dazzling fireworks, enjoyable cookouts, and the sunburn from lounging by the pool or lake in your red, white, and blue striped shirt. And, of course, the stirring patriotic melodies. Music has a unique ability to evoke our emotions, influence our thoughts, … Read More
