EPISODE · Aug 28, 2023 · 17 MIN
How Does a Child’s Brain Actually Work?
from Returning to Us · host Lauren Spigelmyer
In this episode, Lauren delves into how the brain works and what to do at each stage of childhood to best help your child. She walks through suggestions from toddlers/preschoolers all the way through the difficult teen years. Two of the biggest requirements for children and adults are sleep and water intake. Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: How can I know that a student is too stressed to learn?Try-at-home tip: SobrietyReferences for this episode:NIH: Places Where Neurons Connect Teaching with the Brain in Mind - Eric JensenBrain-based learning: Teaching the Way Students Really LearnNeuroteach: Brain Science and the Future of EducationOther related resources from The Behavior Hub: Blog Post: Does Food Really Impact the Brain and Emotions?Podcast:Food and the BrainHow to Teach Based on Our Knowledge of the Brain (pt.1)How to teach Based on Our Knowledge of the Brain (pt.2)How the Brain Stores InformationLeave Unwanted Behaviors Behind! Teaching Emotional RegulationThe Effects of Chronic Stress and AbuseOur Online Courses: Classroom Design with the Brain in Mindg ChildrenStress and Trauma and Behaviors, Oh my!: Stress & the BrainDo you have a question? I can answer it in a future episode!Email questions to [email protected] or send via text to 717-693-7744.Subscribe to our mailing list and find out more about the Emotional Brain.Check out our Facebook Group – Raising and Teaching Respectful Children The Behavior Hub websiteThe Behavior Hub blogAre you struggling with behaviors and not sure where to begin? Let me help! Schedule a free discovery call and let me be your Guide.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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In this episode, Lauren delves into how the brain works and what to do at each stage of childhood to best help your child. She walks through suggestions from toddlers/preschoolers all the way through the difficult teen years. Two of the biggest requirements for children and adults are sleep and water intake. Lauren answers this week’s listener question during the episode: How can I know that a student is too stressed to learn? Try-at-home tip: Sobriety References for this episode: NIH: ...
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