74. Supporting Children’s Neural Development - with Dr. Marion Van Horn #FabulousFriends

Dr. Marion Van Horn is a Research Associate at the Montreal Neurological Institute whose work focuses on brain development, developmental plasticity, and synaptic pruning. She is also a mom of three, and as a mom, she has some amazing techniques for supporting your kids’ brain development. We also dive into how we can protect ourselves and our families from COVID-19. You will learn about... What Dr. Marion researches in her lab What neuroplasticity is and how to support it within children The importance of play for kids The benefits of lowering expectations How much time we need to spend outside Getting enough sleep and sticking to a routine Improving synaptic pruning The role of nutrition in cognitive development How we can support ourselves against COVID-19 during pregnancy Resources: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marion-van-horn-phd-b937b35 Twitter: @marionvanhorn Read: "Why We Sleep" Connect with Kelly: kellyleveque.com Instagram: @bewellbykelly Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media Mentioned in this episode: BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.