Neuroscience and Your Child

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Dec 410 min read

The Hippocampus – Memory and Learning from Experience (3rd of 10)

The hippocampus is a fascinating part of your teen’s brain, integral to their memory, learning, emotional health, and resilience.

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Unlocking the Emotional Brain: Supporting Your Teen’s Resilience Through the Amygdala (Series 2 of 10)

Dec 26 min read

Neuroscience and Your Child

Unlocking the Emotional Brain: Supporting Your Teen’s Resilience Through the Amygdala (Series 2 of 10)

The teenage years are marked by significant brain development, emotional growth, and the search for identity.

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Building Resilience in Your Child: A Guide for Single Mothers (Series 1 of 10)

Dec 114 min read

Neuroscience and Your Child

Building Resilience in Your Child: A Guide for Single Mothers (Series 1 of 10)

Resilience isn’t just an inherent trait—it’s a skill set that can be cultivated. Drawing on insights from neuroscience,

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Unlocking Your Teen’s Resilience: What Every Parent Should Know About the Limbic System

Nov 245 min read

Neuroscience and Your Child

Unlocking Your Teen’s Resilience: What Every Parent Should Know About the Limbic System

Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MSN-NE, MPH, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP Parenting a teenager often feels like navigating uncharted waters. Between the...

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Understanding Your Teen’s Prefrontal Cortex: A Parent’s Guide to Building Resilience

Nov 235 min read

Neuroscience and Your Child

Understanding Your Teen’s Prefrontal Cortex: A Parent’s Guide to Building Resilience

Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MSN-NE, MPH, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP The teenage years are a time of remarkable brain growth and transformation,...

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From Decisions to Dreams: Why Your Child’s Lateral Prefrontal Cortex Matters

Nov 159 min read

Neuroscience and Your Child

From Decisions to Dreams: Why Your Child’s Lateral Prefrontal Cortex Matters

by Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MSN-NE, MPH, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP As parents, we all want the best for our children, guiding them through...

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Protect Your Teen's Brain: The Hidden Dangers of Fentanyl on Decision-Making and Emotional Health

Nov 1110 min read

Neuroscience and Your Child

Protect Your Teen's Brain: The Hidden Dangers of Fentanyl on Decision-Making and Emotional Health

Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MSN-NE, MPH, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP As a parent, understanding the risks that street-based fentanyl poses to your...

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Nov 68 min read

Neuroscience and Your Child

Ventral Medial Prefrontal Cortex

Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MSN-NE, MPH, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP The ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) is a critical brain region involved...

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Unlocking Teen Potential: How the Anterior Cingulate Cortex Shapes Your Child's Future

Oct 217 min read

Neuroscience and Your Child

Unlocking Teen Potential: How the Anterior Cingulate Cortex Shapes Your Child's Future

At the heart of this transformative period lies a small yet mighty part of the brain: the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC).

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Unlocking the Brain's Secrets: How the Nucleus Accumbens Shapes Your Teen's Journey Through Fentanyl Addiction and Recovery

Oct 63 min read

Neuroscience and Your Child

Unlocking the Brain's Secrets: How the Nucleus Accumbens Shapes Your Teen's Journey Through Fentanyl Addiction and Recovery

Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MSN-NE, MPH, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP Navigating through your teen's fentanyl addiction can feel like venturing into...

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The Insula's Vital Role in Addiction Treatment for Teens and Young Adults Battling Fentanyl Dependency

Sep 196 min read

Neuroscience and Your Child

The Insula's Vital Role in Addiction Treatment for Teens and Young Adults Battling Fentanyl Dependency

Explore the insula's role in addiction, its impact on emotional and motivational behaviors, and supportive therapies.

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Navigating Teen Recovery by Understanding the Hippocampus in Addiction

Sep 146 min read

Neuroscience and Your Child

Navigating Teen Recovery by Understanding the Hippocampus in Addiction

Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MSN-NE, MPH, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP Addiction is one of the most complex challenges that any parent can face when...

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Stress, Hormones, and the Teen Brain - A Crucial Guide for Parents

Sep 79 min read

Neuroscience and Your Child

Stress, Hormones, and the Teen Brain - A Crucial Guide for Parents

Dr. Wesley Sassaman, DNP, MSN-NE, MPH, MBA, FNP-C, CARN-AP Imagine the hypothalamus as a compass, an essential tool guiding young...

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The Remarkable Journey of the Thalamus in Teen Brain Development

Sep 111 min read

Neuroscience and Your Child

The Remarkable Journey of the Thalamus in Teen Brain Development

This blog explores how the thalamus develops, its influence on sensory and cognitive functions, and its impact on emotional regulation.

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