The Oklahoma Prevention Needs Assessment (OPNA) survey reports that most youth do not have a parent or guardian who has talked to them in the last year about alcohol. We can be the change on this one, PTA parents! Talk to your child about the MANY ways alcohol harms the teen brain. This post is…
Read MoreLooking for a reading or science activity for your kiddos this week? Why not something to help them learn to cherish their amazing brain? Check out this resource: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/science/your-amazing-brain/ Extra Credit: Talk about how using alcohol and other drugs can damage the brain, which isn’t finished developing until around age 25! Effects of Alcohol on…
Read MoreAccording to the 2019-2020 Oklahoma Prevention Needs Assessment, 63.1% of Oklahoma youth do not understand the risks associated with alcohol and other drug use. Here is a great article and chart to discuss with your teen about how alcohol has a negative effect on almost every party of the body. This is even more true…
Read MoreRegular physical exercise has many health benefits to our brains and bodies. When we exercise, the blood flow increases and our brain is exposed to more oxygen, nutrients, and proteins that promote the growth of new neurons. Physical activity also increases dopamine and endorphins that makes us feel happy while getting rid of chemicals that…
Read MoreThis week is Brain Awareness Week and for the next few days, we will be posting information about our brains and how they work! Today, we will talk about the core functions of the brain. The brain has three main sections of the brain: forebrain, midbrain, and hindbrain. The forebrain is the largest and most…
Read MoreOur brains are one of the most important and complex organ in our bodies. It is very important that we practicing protecting our brains to decrease the risk of physical trauma. Here is a quick video on how to protect your brain from physical injury! #BrainAwarenessWeek Visit https://www.brainawareness.org/ for more information and activities for #BrainAwarenessWeek!
Read MoreAccording to the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, about 40% of student in the U.S. have been exposed to some form of traumatic event in their lives. Often times, students who have been exposed to trauma will become disengaged and disconnect from their parents, teachers, and peers, making it difficult to learn or maintain relationships.…
Read MoreA key component of teaching children resilience is explaining to them that both feelings and logical thoughts are important. As humans, we shouldn’t have to pick between being emotional or logical. Instead we need to be taught how to reconcile the two. In their book, the Whole Brain Child, Dr. Siegel and Dr. Bryson offer…
Read MoreAfter one of our schools experience a very traumatic event, we believe parents, teachers, and other caring adults should know the effects of trauma and its impact on the brain. Trauma that is left untreated can have a major, long lasting effects on mental and physical health, which could also lead to more serious health…
Read MorePrescription opioids can be effective for managing sever pain after an injury and surgery. However, prescription opioids can be dangerous and can have long lasting health effects. When opioids attach themselves to the receptors in many areas of the brain, they block signals of pain sent from the brain to the body and large amounts…
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