The prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain responsible for planning, impulse control, and decision-making—doesn’t fully mature until around age 25. This makes it the last part of the brain to fully develop.... Read more »
If the world seems more griefy than it once did, you’re not wrong – grief is everywhere. We’re reading, writing, and googling on the topic more than ever. The use of the... Read more »
Early peer struggles—like bullying, rejection, or social isolation—can leave lasting emotional scars. When these difficulties persist through childhood and adolescence, they significantly increase the risk of anxiety and depression in adulthood, shaping... Read more »
There’s something I’ve noticed in both myself and many others: We can often name our “growth areas” with lightning speed. Ask anyone where they think they need to improve, personally or professionally,... Read more »
Sensory neurons carry incoming information from the sensory receptors of the body toward the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord), whereas motor neurons carry outgoing commands away from the central nervous... Read more »
There’s something sacred about memory. How we hold one another, moments in time together, the connection, the love, and being in union as we merge together as a unified memory. The most... Read more »
Motherhood on social media is often portrayed as effortless, joyful, and aesthetically perfect. These idealized images can create unrealistic expectations, leading mothers to feel inadequate or guilty when their own experiences don’t... Read more »
A friend once described the world we live in as “wiggly.” It can be difficult to grab hold of even what is most important to us in the midst of chaos, war,... Read more »
Excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters are chemical messengers that influence how neurons communicate. The key difference lies in their effects on the postsynaptic neuron: Excitatory neurotransmitters increase the likelihood that the neuron will... Read more »
Learning to hide is one way to take care of ourselves. It is a defense against not feeling good about ourselves. It helps us to feel safe. We don’t typically honor our... Read more »