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01 Aug

Do ADHD Drugs Really Work?

November 29, 2021
Posted by BrainBeat

That’s the real question, isn’t it? Your child has trouble focusing, and you want to help. But are drugs really the answer? There has been an incredible surge in ADHD diagnoses and drug prescriptions in the last decade. In fact, 41% more children ages 4-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD in...

01 Jul

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How Keeping a Beat can Unlock your Child’s Potential

July 20, 2023
Posted by BrainBeat

Can you “keep a beat?” Some of us can do it more naturally than others. But we didn’t know until recently that it’s a very important skill that affects brain processing speed, working memory, focus and attention. Research is showing us that your ability to keep a beat actually measures...

16 Jun

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Meditation, Kids and Better Grades? It May Not Be As Far-Fetched As You Think

January 3, 2022
Posted by BrainBeat

“Meditate. Breathe consciously. Listen. Pay attention. Treasure every moment. Make the connection.” – Oprah Winfrey When Oprah Winfrey touts the benefits of meditation, the practice has truly gone mainstream. Asking an 8-or 9-year-old to meditate? That seems like something outside the realm of possibility. But giving your kids the opportunity to experience the...

02 May

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A Less Distracted Kid Today May Mean A More Successful Adult Tomorrow

August 8, 2023
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Did you know that research from Duke University shows that the strongest predictor of future success in children ages 6-12 is the ability to focus and concentrate? And that kids who lacked focus were more likely to struggle as adults? There is also evidence showing that kids who lack focus...

Do ADHD Drugs Really Work?

How Keeping a Beat can Unlock your Child’s Potential

Meditation, Kids and Better Grades? It May Not Be As Far-Fetched As You Think

A Less Distracted Kid Today May Mean A More Successful Adult Tomorrow

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