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Apr 2
5 min

Worried, anxious...no school for the rest of the year...

Are you still trying to get your head around the idea of no more ‘real’ school for the rest of the school year? Wondering what it will be li

Rita Hitching

Mar 1
3 min

How to train your dragon. Mindfulness and your brain.

Has P.E. changed at your school? Are you now sitting quietly instead of running around? Has your teacher said, "Let's spend a few minutes do

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Feb 2
4 min

What's going on in your brain when you fall in love...

February is typically the month of love, think Valentine's Day. Do you have someone you have a crush on? Thinking of sending someone special

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Jan 2
4 min

Planning to make changes in 2020? Use your brain!

At the dawn of a new year I feel energized and excited to make changes. A new decade, is like a new year to the power of 10 - a chance to re

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Dec 2, 2019
3 min

Sharing is more than caring, it's the key to something bigger...

The Holidays are upon us. It is the season of giving and receiving gifts. But, do you ever wonder why we continue to give gifts?

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Nov 1, 2019
2 min

#TeenBrainHackSleepandPractice Repeating a task is key to learning and sleeping key to memorizing it

Are you wanting to improve your memory? Learn a new task, like driving? Learning a new language or instrument?

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Oct 1, 2019
4 min

Are you a procrastinator? Want to Stop? Read on...

Do you find yourself putting this off? Maybe starting at the last minute, and then kicking yourself for not doing your best? I know I do, an

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Sep 1, 2019
5 min

Feeling Overwhelmed? Tool Kit Below

By now, you are probably back at school, caught up with friends, memorized your schedule, and perhaps starting to feel overwhelmed with scho

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Aug 1, 2019
4 min

Back to School: Use the Brain for Goal Setting

The end of summer is upon us. You've probably been shopping for new school supplies, and even a new lunchbox. But have you thought about the

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Jun 27, 2019
2 min

#TeenBrainHackMusic Musical instrument players are better at math

Are you wanting to improve your math grade? Looking for some pro tips? I'm not about to recommend a tutor, or summer school. The latest res

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Jun 26, 2019
1 min

#TeenBrainHackMoods Emotion neurons still developing

Everyone has moods and feelings that fluctuate, but some teenagers feel these mood swings more than others. Emotional development and the a

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Jun 20, 2019
1 min

#TeenBrainHackSleep Follow body's cues for good sleep

f you are like any other teenager you probably prefer to stay up late and sleep-in the next morning.

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Jun 20, 2019
1 min

#TeenBrainHackExercise Physical activity for mental health

Physical activity boosts mood, reduces anxiety, and stress levels

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Jun 19, 2019
1 min

#TeenBrainHackProbiotics Include probiotics in your diet for mental health

Probiotics are essential for optimum gut and brain health.

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Jun 18, 2019
1 min

#TeenBrainHackNutrition - Too many burgers damage your brain

Exercise and healthy food intake to prevent brain damage.

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May 31, 2019
4 min

Give your brain a trip, and see what happens...

School holidays are nearly upon us, and you may be excited about what the summer will bring. Sleeping in, no homework, no assignments, stay

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May 1, 2019
5 min

Brain Hacks for School Success

One more month of school left before the much needed summer vacation. The end of school also means exam and testing season is upon us. I hav

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Apr 1, 2019
4 min

You're So Biased

Have you ever been told ‘You’re so biased’? How did it feel? Have you called someone else out for ‘being biased’? Particularly biased aga...

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Mar 1, 2019
5 min

Your brain on drugs...nicotine and its impact

Do you recall our previous conversation on the impact of caffeine on the teenage brain back in November? Well, I had promised to discuss ...

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Jan 1, 2019
4 min

How Many Likes?

Are you on social media? Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, TickTock, Twitter? Are you listening out for the notifications? Do you count the ...

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