The Brain-Building Power of “Serve and Return”

To my nerdy little heart’s delight… It’s Brain Awareness Week!!! Brain Awareness Week is a global campaign to increase public awareness of the progress and benefits of brain research. I have seen time and time again just how profoundly life can change when we apply a little user-friendly brain science, so I want to share that with YOU!! Brain science essentials to make your life easier… Let’s start with this podcast episode where I talk...

The Relationship-Building Power of Repair

We, the adults in this messy world of adoption, are going to mess up. ⠀ Here’s the good news: Repair is possible AND good for the brain. ⠀ Think of a relationship that was able to weather a conflict or difficult time? Did you come out the other end knowing each other a little better? Maybe even a little closer? ⠀ When I’ve had a blow up with my child, sometimes I need to talk...