Dr. Marion Van Horn is a Research Associate at the Montreal Neurological Institute whose work focuses on brain development, developmental plasticity, and synaptic pruning. She is also a mom of three, and as a mom, she has some amazing techniques for supporting your kids’ brain development. We also dive into how we can protect ourselves and our families from COVID-19.You will learn about...What Dr. Marion researches in her labWhat neuroplasticity is and how to support it within childrenThe importance of play for kidsThe benefits of lowering expectationsHow much time we need to spend outsideGetting enough sleep and sticking to a routineImproving synaptic pruningThe role of nutrition in cognitive developmentHow we can support ourselves against COVID-19 during pregnancyResources:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marion-van-horn-phd-b937b35Twitter: @marionvanhornRead: "Why We Sleep"Connect with Kelly:kellyleveque.comInstagram: @bewellbykellyFacebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykellyBe Well By Kelly is a production of Crate MediaMentioned in this episode:BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

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