Let's Build Their Brain: Recent Episodes
Let's Build Their Brain Pod
The professional interests and personal priorities of our hosts results in them having regular child development, educational, and brain learning conversations. Join in as Dr. Larry Mercer and Michele Charles sit in front of a microphone as a part of the ongoing dialogue between this father and daughter.
Staying informed can be an invaluable way to support your child when it comes to their school success. Join our conversation.
Listen in for the benefits of routines as you prepare to set your child up for success in school.
Listen in for 3 R’s to help you prepare to set your child up for success in a new school year.
Listen in as Annie Mercer joins this episode to give some ideas on planning your family vacations with grown kids and grandkids.
Listen in as Annie Mercer joins this episode to give some ideas on how to make the summer fun and intentional.
Join us for conversations about traditions and celebrations. It doesn’t have to be a special occasion to celebrate. Listen to part of a Grandparenting session where I was able to interview my parents Larry and Annie Mercer. You’ll also get to hear some insights from Mikole Montgomery.
Join us for some practical and applicable information about building the brains of the young people in your life. Listen in as Mikole Montgomery gives us a peek in her journey as a caregiver. Continue listening in as Dr. Larry Mercer shares brain building insights.
Join us for some practical and applicable information about building the brains of the young people in your life. Listen in as Mikole Montgomery gives us a peek in her journey as a caregiver. Continue listening in as Dr. Larry Mercer shares brain building insights.
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Welcome to another year of Let’s Build Their Brain Content. We are excited to continue to provide practical and applicable information about building the brains of the young people in your life. It is exciting to have Mikole Montgomery be willing to let us take a peek at her journey as a caregiver.
Welcome to another year of Let’s Build Their Brain Content. We are excited to continue to provide practical and applicable information about building the brains of the young people in your life. It is exciting to have Mikole Montgomery be willing to let us take a peek at her journey as a caregiver.
https://buildtheirbrain.com/
Don’t underestimate the value that can come from an ordinary moment. The routines that you don’t even notice anymore may turn into special and meaningful memories. Join our conversation to hear some ways you might create brain building moments and memories.
If you want to get more information on building the brain of a young child, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate).
Get the Let’s Build Their Heart Kids App to find activities you can use to help build your child’s heart. You can also go to Let’s Build Their Heart App for additional caregiver resources.
https://tinyurl.com/CaptivateandCultivate
https://tinyurl.com/LBHeart
Don’t underestimate the value that can come from an ordinary moment. The routines that you don’t even notice anymore may turn into special and meaningful memories. Join our conversation to hear some ways you might create brain building moments and memories.
- https://tinyurl.com/CaptivateandCultivate
- https://tinyurl.com/LBHeart
- If you want to get more information on building the brain of a young child, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate).
- Get the Let’s Build Their Heart Kids App to find activities you can use to help build your child’s heart. You can also go to Let’s Build Their Heart App for additional caregiver resources.
Teach Them To Love…Or At Least Tolerate… Receiving and Responding to DirectionsAs adults we recognize that some of the things that we don’t love can be some of the best things for us. How can we help our young ones learn to love or at least tolerate those things that bring them great value? Join our conversation.
Teach Them To Love…Or At Least Tolerate… Self-Care
As adults we recognize that some of the things that we don’t love can be some of the best things for us. How can we help our young ones learn to love or at least tolerate those things that bring them great value? Join our conversation.
https://tinyurl.com/CaptivateandCultivate
https://tinyurl.com/LBHeart
https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/
Get the Let’s Build Their Heart Kids App to find activities you can use to help build your child’s heart. You can go to our Let’s Build Their Heart App and sign up to be the first to know when our Teach Them Diligently Guide is ready for download.
If you want to get more information on building the brain of a young child, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate).
Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
As adults we recognize that some of the things that we don’t love can be some of the best things for us. How can we help our young ones learn to love or at least tolerate those things that bring them great value? Join our conversation.
https://tinyurl.com/CaptivateandCultivate
https://tinyurl.com/LBHeart
https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/
Get the Let’s Build Their Heart Kids App to find activities you can use to help build your child’s heart. You can go to our Let’s Build Their Heart App and sign up to be the first to know when our Teach Them Diligently Guide is ready for download.
If you want to get more information on building the brain of a young child, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate).
Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
As adults we recognize that some of the things that we don’t love can be some of the best things for us. How can we help our young ones learn to love or at least tolerate those things that bring them great value? Join our conversation.
https://tinyurl.com/CaptivateandCultivate
https://tinyurl.com/LBHeart
https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/
Get the Let’s Build Their Heart Kids App to find activities you can use to help build your child’s heart. You can go to our Let’s Build Their Heart App and sign up to be the first to know when our Teach Them Diligently Guide is ready for download.
If you want to get more information on building the brain of a young child, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate).
Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
Join our conversation as we discuss some gift ideas that will last a lifetime. https://tinyurl.com/CaptivateandCultivate
https://tinyurl.com/LBHeart
https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/
Get the Let’s Build Their Heart Kids App to find activities you can use to help build your child’s heart. You can go to our Let’s Build Their Heart App and sign up to be the first to know when our Teach Them Diligently Guide is ready for download.
If you want to get more information on building the brain of a young child, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate).
Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
https://tinyurl.com/CaptivateandCultivate
https://tinyurl.com/LBHeart
Join our conversation as we discuss some gift ideas that will last a lifetime.
https://tinyurl.com/CaptivateandCultivate
https://tinyurl.com/LBHeart
https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/
Get the Let’s Build Their Heart Kids App to find activities you can use to help build your child’s heart. You can go to our Let’s Build Their Heart App and sign up to be the first to know when our Teach Them Diligently Guide is ready for download.
If you want to get more information on building the brain of a young child, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate).
Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
https://tinyurl.com/CaptivateandCultivate
https://tinyurl.com/LBHeart
Join our conversation as we discuss some gift ideas that will last a lifetime. We have also included a bonus replay of a previous best gifts episode on gratitude.
https://tinyurl.com/CaptivateandCultivate
https://tinyurl.com/LBHeart
https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/
Get the Let’s Build Their Heart Kids App to find activities you can use to help build your child’s heart. You can go to our Let’s Build Their Heart App and sign up to be the first to know when our Teach Them Diligently Guide is ready for download.
Join our conversation as we discuss some gift ideas that will last a lifetime.
https://tinyurl.com/CaptivateandCultivate
https://tinyurl.com/LBHeart
https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/
Get the Let’s Build Their Heart Kids App to find activities you can use to help build your child’s heart. You can go to our Let’s Build Their Heart App and sign up to be the first to know when our Teach Them Diligently Guide is ready for download.
If you want to get more information on building the brain of a young child, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate).
Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
Join us as we talk about why we would seek to build our child’s heart.
Get the Let’s Build Their Heart Kids App to find activities you can use to help build your child’s heart. You can go to our Let’s Build Their Heart App and sign up to be the first to know when our Teach Them Diligently Guide is ready for download.
If you want to get more information on building the brain of a young child, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate).
Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
We are taking a closer look at how to be diligent when it comes to the instant access we have to information in our world. Listen in as we talk about some ways to think through what we can do to be proactive when it comes to age appropriate instant access.
If you want to take a deeper dive, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate).
Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
We are taking a closer look at how to be diligent when it comes to the instant access we have to information in our world. Listen in as we talk about some ways to think through what we can do to be proactive when it comes to age appropriate instant access.
If you want to take a deeper dive, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate).
Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
Danger can be found all around us. We don’t want to operate from a place of fear, but we do want to be diligent. Listen in as we talk about some ways to think through what we can do to be proactive when it comes to some potential dangers.
Caregivers have to be ready to serve as an advocate in the life of their child. Listen in as we talk about some ways to think through what it might look like to be an advocate for your child.
If you want to take a deeper dive, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate).
Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
Everyone needs a Subtle Screamer. Everyone can be a Subtle Screamer. Listen to this episode to prompt your thinking on how you might be a Subtle Screamer.
- If you want to take a deeper dive, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate).
Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
Even if you are not a primary caregiver, you can make a significant impact on the life of a little one. Join us in a conversation about ways to provide support and make meaningful memories.If you want to take a deeper dive, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate).
Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
Join us as we continue a conversation about things to be mindful of to make it easier for the brain to learn.
Be sure to check out our website (https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/).
- You will find Academics Everywhere Guides (in the Resources section) filled with practical ideas for making everyday activities intentional learning experiences.
- If you want to take a deeper dive, you can go through the content in Captivating Hearts and Cultivating Minds (https://supplemental-learning-solutions.thinkific.com/courses/captivate-cultivate).
Join us as we continue a conversation about things to be mindful of to make it easier for the brain to learn.
Join us as we continue a conversation about things to be mindful of to make it easier for the brain to learn.
Join us in a conversation about things to be mindful of to make it easier for the brain to learn.
Just like comfort moments are a fact of life… so are correction moments. Listen in as we discuss “7 B’s of discipline” to keep in mind during correction moments.
Your child will experience unexpected or undesirable events even when it has nothing to do with their actions or inaction. Listen in as we discuss ways we might provide comfort whether it be from shots, storms, or other difficult moments.
What can your child engage in around your home? Listen in as we discuss some ideas on how you might allow your child to play and learn with fun activities around the house. https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/
Social Media is here to stay. Have you thought through how you will maximize social media benefits and keep in mind safety? Join this conversation with Grace Mercer to prompt your thinking on social media use for you and your child. We hope you leave the conversation with some ideas on how to be intentional when it comes to social media.
What does summer fun look like for you and your family? Summer often included road trips for our family. Join this episode for a mother-daughter conversation about what family road trips looked like for our family. We hope you leave the conversation with some ideas on how to make road trips fun and educational.
The warmer weather has me thinking about enjoying sunshine. Join us in revisiting a conversation talking about some benefits of time in the sun.
The warmer weather has me thinking about water play. Join us in revisiting a conversation about how water play can be a brain building opportunity. The extra water will evaporate (or can be wiped up). The benefits can last much longer than the puddles created in the process. Enjoy this conversation about the value of playing in the water.
In light of recent news stories, I was reminded of a previous conversation with Crystal Mercer (a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma, grief, and anxiety).
Join us in revisiting a previous episode for some suggestions about dealing with the aftermath of traumatic events..
Special Note: In an effort to provide support, there is mention of some traumatic topics. Please keep this in mind as you decide when and where to listen to this episode. Although no graphic details are included, you may not want your little ones to overhear this episode.
Resources:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
Call 2-1-1 national number to locate a variety of community resources
Teens can text Help to 741-741 for a trained crisis counselor
Call 9-8-8 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) https://child.tcu.edu/about-us/tbri/
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-parents-and-teachers
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/all-nctsn-resources
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//pfa_walletcard.pdf
Once I Was Very Very Scared by Chandra Ghosh Ippen (Book) also available as a YouTube Video:
http://www.viewpure.com/tXOgvchh_Lc?start=0&end=0
I Miss You (First Look At Death) by Lesley Harker
In light of recent news stories, I was reminded of a previous conversation with Crystal Mercer (a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma, grief, and anxiety).
Join us in revisiting a previous episode for some suggestions about news and traumatic events.
Special Note: In an effort to provide support, there is mention of some traumatic topics. Please keep this in mind as you decide when and where to listen to this episode. Although no graphic details are included, you may not want your little ones to overhear this episode.
Resources:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
Call 2-1-1 national number to locate a variety of community resources
Teens can text Help to 741-741 for a trained crisis counselor
Call 9-8-8 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) https://child.tcu.edu/about-us/tbri/
https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-parents-and-teachers
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network: https://www.nctsn.org/resources/all-nctsn-resources
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//pfa_walletcard.pdf
Once I Was Very Very Scared by Chandra Ghosh Ippen (Book) also available as a YouTube Video:
http://www.viewpure.com/tXOgvchh_Lc?start=0&end=0
I Miss You (First Look At Death) by Lesley Harker
Join our R.E.S.E.T. series as we discuss a few areas you might want to revisit for you and your little one at the start of a new year.
Join our R.E.S.E.T. series as we discuss a few areas you might want to revisit for you and your little one at the start of a new year.
Join our R.E.S.E.T. series as we discuss some ways you might reset when it comes to the space in your home and beyond.
Join our R.E.S.E.T. series as we discuss a few areas you might want to revisit for you and your little one at the start of a new year.
Join our R.E.S.E.T. series as we discuss a few areas you might want to revisit for you and your little one at the start of a new year.
What priceless gifts have you given your child? What gifts have you given that last a lifetime? Join our series about a few of “The Best Gifts” you can give your child.
What priceless gifts have you given your child? What gifts have you given that last a lifetime? Join our series about a few of “The Best Gifts” you can give your child.
What priceless gifts have you given your child? What gifts have you given that last a lifetime? Join our series about a few of “The Best Gifts” you can give your child.
What priceless gifts have you given your child? What gifts have you given that last a lifetime? Join our series about a few of “The Best Gifts” you can give your child.
Holidays…Birthdays…Graduations... You want all of these days to be special for everyone involved. Listen in as Annie Mercer joins a discussion about some practical ways you can think through preparing for the special days for you and your loved ones.
Whether the move is expected or unexpected, there is lots to think through. Listen in as Annie Mercer joins a discussion about some practical ways you can think through preparing for a transition.
Families with children are not immune from health challenges. Listen in as Annie Mercer joins a discussion about some practical ways you can support individuals and families in time of medical challenges.
Every experience a child engages in can impact their brain development. Listen in as we discuss some ways we can seek to intentionally make everyday moments constructive.
Visit https://www.buildtheirbrain.com/resources to take a look at the Academics Everywhere Guides filled with practical ideas for making everyday activities intentional learning experiences.
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Listen in as we discuss the how of learning while looking at principles of Neurodidactics. We hope the conversation helps you maximize the learning potential of the young ones you know and love.
Listen in as we discuss meaning and safety while looking at principles of Neurodidactics. We hope the conversation helps you maximize the learning potential of the young ones you know and love.
Listen in as we give an introduction to principles of Neurodidactics. We hope you walk away with an understanding and foundation to maximize the learning potential of the young ones you know and love.
It's hard to believe that we are coming up on a year of the sharing Let's Build Their Brain. Listen in on some highlights from 4 previous episodes.
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It's hard to believe that we are coming up on a year of the sharing Let's Build Their Brain. Listen in on some highlights from 4 previous episodes.
Please complete this survey to help us get to know you better, join our mailing list, and receive 2 infographics from recent podcasts. Thank you for helping us better serve our listeners. https://forms.gle/qaeAmsGL5ePbNzqp6
It's hard to believe that we are coming up on a year of the sharing Let's Build Their Brain. Listen in on some highlights from 4 previous episodes.
Please complete this survey to help us get to know you better, join our mailing list, and receive 2 infographics from recent podcasts. Thank you for helping us better serve our listeners. https://forms.gle/qaeAmsGL5ePbNzqp6
We want to help you set your child up for success. Listen as we discuss ideas on how to celebrate your student.
A new school year is here. We want to help you set your child up for success. Listen as we discuss ideas to support your student.
A new school year is here. We want to help you set your child up for success. Listen as we discuss ideas to support your child by supporting the school.
As we think about the start of a school year, we want to do our best to help our children have a “Strong Start.” Listen in for 3 r’s to help you prepare to set your child up for success in a new school year.
You can’t control everything when it comes to sending your child to school, but you can do your best to “Send Them Ready.” Listen in for 3 r’s to help you prepare to set your child up for success in a new school year.
Special Note: In an effort to provide support, there is mention of some traumatic topics. Please keep this in mind as you decide when and where to listen to this episode. Although no graphic details are included, you may not want your little ones to overhear this episode.
Listen in as Crystal Mercer (a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma, grief, and anxiety) joins the conversation. Join us for some suggestions for coping with a traumatic experience.
Resources:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
Call 2-1-1 national number to locate a variety of community resources
Teens can text Help to 741-741 for a trained crisis counselor
Call 9-8-8 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Special Note: In an effort to provide support, there is mention of some traumatic topics. Please keep this in mind as you decide when and where to listen to this episode. Although no graphic details are included, you may not want your little ones to overhear this episode.
Listen in as Crystal Mercer (a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma, grief, and anxiety) joins the conversation. Join us for some suggestions for educators with an “empty seat” in the classroom.
Resources:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
Call 2-1-1 national number to locate a variety of community resources
Teens can text Help to 741-741 for a trained crisis counselor
Call 9-8-8 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) https://child.tcu.edu/about-us/tbri/
Special Note: In an effort to provide support, there is mention of some traumatic topics. Please keep this in mind as you decide when and where to listen to this episode. Although no graphic details are included, you may not want your little ones to overhear this episode.
Listen in as Crystal Mercer (a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma, grief, and anxiety) joins the conversation. Join us for suggestions on how to remain mindful of mental health as we consume news.
Resources:
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
- Call 2-1-1 national number to locate a variety of community resources
- Teens can text Help to 741-741 for a trained crisis counselor
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255
- https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-parents-and-teachers
- The National Child Traumatic Stress Network:
https://www.nctsn.org/resources/all-nctsn-resources
https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources//pfa_walletcard.pdf
- Once I Was Very Very Scared by Chandra Ghosh Ippen (Book) also available as a YouTube Video:
http://www.viewpure.com/tXOgvchh_Lc?start=0&end=0
- I Miss You (First Look At Death) by Lesley Harker
Special Note: In an effort to provide support, there is mention of some traumatic topics. Please keep this in mind as you decide when and where to listen to this episode. Although no graphic details are included, you may not want your little ones to overhear this episode.
Listen in as Crystal Mercer (a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma, grief, and anxiety) joins the conversation. Join us for suggestions on how to put on the oxygen mask of personal mental health.
Resources:
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists
- Call 2-1-1 national number to locate a variety of community resources
- Teens can text Help to 741-741 for a trained crisis counselor
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255
Listen in as Annie Mercer joins this episode for a mother-daughter conversation about getting ready to send your child back to school. We hope you leave the conversation with some practical ideas and suggestions.
Listen in as Annie Mercer joins this episode for a mother-daughter conversation about getting ready to send your child back to school. We hope you leave the conversation with some practical ideas and suggestions.
Listen in as Annie Mercer joins this episode for a mother-daughter conversation about what summer fun around town looked like for our family. We hope you leave the conversation with some ideas on how to make the summer fun and intentional.
Listen in as Annie Mercer joins this episode for a mother-daughter conversation about what family road trips looked like for our family. We hope you leave the conversation with some ideas on how to make road trips fun and educational.
Revisit with me an episode on crisis and professional supports with Crystal Mercer- a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma, grief, and anxiety.
Crisis Resources:
Call 2-1-1 national number to locate a variety of community resources
Teens can text Help to 741-741 for a trained crisis counselor
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255
Professional help might be the best thing for you, your child, your entire family, or someone else you know and love. Crystal Mercer is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma, grief, and anxiety. Listen in as we discuss crisis and professional support.
Crisis Resources:
Call 2-1-1 national number to locate a variety of community resources Teens can text Help to 741-741 for a trained crisis counselor National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255
Again thinking about the upcoming summer months, brings on thoughts of how to make the most of the time with our little ones. Join us in revisiting a couple episodes as reminders you might incorporate in the summer months.
As we approach the summer season, a reminder about the benefits of sunshine and water play seems appropriate.
Join us in revisiting a couple episodes:
Soak up the Sun
Can I have a little more time?
How can we help the little ones we love appropriately respond when things don’t go as they wish, hope, or plan? Join our conversation about some ways we can start even now to help a child prepare for the soft skills they will need later in the workplace.
Some of the questions our little ones ask are easy to answer. Other questions require careful thought and wording. Join our conversation about the juggling act of getting to the just right answer.
Do you ever spend time worrying about things you have no control over? We would like to challenge you to become more sensitive to those things you do have control over. Join our conversation about some items we should be aware of for the well being of the developing brain of the little ones we love.
Sometimes preparing our children for life means watching them struggle. Join our conversation about developing resilience in our little ones.
Moments of challenge are bound to happen when caring for a young child. Join our conversation about some ideas to avoid escalating the challenging situations.
Music is a tool that can assist you whether you need to calm, educate, or energize. Join our conversation about the value of music.
What might be negatively impacting your brain building efforts? Join our conversation for a broad conversation about some brain disruptors.
You may be thinking and feeling “I’m No Brain Expert.” Join our conversation for some suggestions on what and how you might teach your little one about the brain.
Join our conversation about some foundational components of the brain and brain building.
What responses to stressful moments do you see and experience? Listen in as we talk through ideas for helping a little one through stressful moments.
What does the little one you love think of sweets? Join our conversation as we talk about sugar.
It doesn’t take much! It’s the little things that you can do to lighten the mood and moment for the little ones you know and love. Join our conversation about laughter.
Professional help might be the best thing for you, your child, your entire family, or someone else you know and love. Crystal Mercer is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma, grief, and anxiety. Listen in as we discuss crisis and professional support.
Crisis Resources:
- Call 2-1-1 national number to locate a variety of community resources
- Teens can text Help to 741-741 for a trained crisis counselor
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255
Education is a big part of the first 18 years of life for most. In a season of crisis learning still goes on. In our current circumstances, many young people have experience in the virtual world for education. What can we do to help them thrive?
Finding the joy and positives in the midst of problems can help shift our focus. Join our conversation reflecting on finding positives in challenging life moments. Listen for some ideas to help the ones you love Thrive in Crisis.
We can't deny the realities of life. Life can be tough. In the challenging moments it is important to be intentional about finding ways to thrive. Please join the first episode of this series to hear some ways to help the ones you love Thrive in Crisis.
We offer our New Year Encouragement for you as we revisit Subtle Screamers and Standing in the Gap.
We offer you encouragement as many are in the midst of a holiday season as we revisit Serve and Return along with No cost! No crowds! No cargo!
No cost? No crowds? No cargo? Sign me up! That combo is the start of a memory making experience we'll take almost any day. We hope at the end of this mother-daughter conversation you are motivated to find ways to make memories.
Listen in as Annie Mercer joins this episode for a mother-daughter conversation about finding deals. We hope you find this is a practical and applicable discussion.
My mom's actions regularly bring these song lyrics to life for me. Listen in as Annie Mercer joins this episode for a mother-daughter conversation about standing in the gap for others. We hope you find this is a practical and applicable discussion on how you might be a blessing.
Listen in as Annie Mercer joins this episode for a mother-daughter conversation about food. We hope you find this is a practical and applicable discussion as many people are preparing for feasts and a season of celebrations.
Many families are preparing for an upcoming season of celebrations. What kind of tone can you set for your home? Listen in as Annie Mercer joins this episode for a mother-daughter conversation about some ways to set the tone in your home.
Staying connected as a family is important to us. Listen in as Annie Mercer joins this episode for a mother-daughter conversation about some ways we stay connected as a family. How can you build traditions and memories for your little one? You never know what moments and memories can make a lasting impact. Enjoy a series of mother-daughter conversations with practical and applicable tips that can help you think about making memories.
Both hosts have a passion when it comes to learning. We hope you finish this episode with some insights on how you might support your child and enhance their learning. Join us for what is sure to be the first of many episodes that will give some ideas on your loved ones academic learning.
The extra water will evaporate (or can be wiped up). The benefits can last much longer than the puddles created in the process. Enjoy this conversation about the value of playing in the water.
Brain friendly food is something you will regularly hear about on Let’s Build Their Brain. Hear some ideas and beneficial information when it comes to diet (even if your child only wants cheerios from the cracks).
Just like we want the value of our money to change. We want to intentionally help our little ones grow their brains.
Stalling before bedtime is not a foreign topic to our hosts. Be reminded during this episode of the importance of not regularly giving in to the stall attempts (no matter how smart and sweet they may sound).
Who knew a conversation on tennis and brain development could go together? Listen in to learn more about using Serve and Return to aid in brain development.
Everyone needs a Subtle Screamer. Everyone can be a Subtle Screamer. Listen to this episode to prompt your thinking on how you might be a Subtle Screamer.
Sunrises over a body of water? Snow capped mountains? The graceful movements of an animal in the wild? What causes you to pause and marvel? For the hosts of Let's Build Their Brain, it's the growth and development of a young child and their brain. Join us as we bring a microphone to the ongoing conversation between this father and daughter.