Pssst…parenting will expose your childhood trauma…
[rt_reading_time label=”Reading Time:” postfix=”minutes” postfix_singular=”minute”] This post is part of our Cortex Conversations series, a series of blog posts written by our members who have completed our program and want to share reflections on a life lived in the cortex! It’s been said repeatedly that parenting is one of the hardest jobs that there is […]
What is trust? Why is this such an important lesson for this process?
[rt_reading_time label=”Reading Time:” postfix=”minutes” postfix_singular=”minute”] Trust is defined as “firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something”. There are many areas in which trust is not only beneficial, but an essential component of a thriving life: …Trust in yourself and your innate wisdom and ability to overcome obstacles. …Trust in […]
What if one parent doesn’t buy into it? Will this program still work?
[rt_reading_time label=”Reading Time:” postfix=”minutes” postfix_singular=”minute”] Absolutely, yes! We have often had one parent that wasn’t on board with brain work in the beginning, but this does not negate the work done by the other family members. If someone is doing the work, the brain will change – no matter what anyone else thinks about it! […]
What is “Conscious Parenting” and how does it apply to In the Cortex?
[rt_reading_time label=”Reading Time:” postfix=”minutes” postfix_singular=”minute”] “If you understand that the inappropriate behavior of your children is a call to increased consciousness on your part, you are able to view the opportunities they afford you to grow differently. Instead of reacting to them, you look within yourself and ask why you react. In the asking, you […]
What is Your Brain trying to Tell You?
[rt_reading_time label=”Reading Time:” postfix=”minutes” postfix_singular=”minute”] Signs of a disorganized brain are often easier to spot in children. This can look like a kid who has trouble sitting still and focusing, difficulty reading and writing, separation anxiety, tantrums or meltdowns, social difficulties, and more – in short, symptoms that might get diagnosed as autism, ADHD, OCD, […]
Why Am I So Anxious?
[rt_reading_time label=”Reading Time:” postfix=”minutes” postfix_singular=”minute”] The Anxiety and Depression Association of America estimates that 40 million adults in the United States are affected by an anxiety disorder – and these are just the individuals who have been diagnosed. Many more people are able to manage their symptoms in a variety of ways without seeking out […]
Changing Perception
[rt_reading_time label=”Reading Time:” postfix=”minutes” postfix_singular=”minute”] Every experience we have is processed through a filter. This filter is our perception about ourselves, others, and the world around us. Most of the time, these perceptions do not even belong to us, but we have passively accepted them without much thought. What are your perceptions about the world? […]
Do You Believe Your Brain Can Change?
[rt_reading_time label=”Reading Time:” postfix=”minutes” postfix_singular=”minute”] Henry Ford, founder of the Ford Motor Company, had a famous saying: “Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right!” That may be true in terms of what you believe about yourself and your brain’s ability to change. The good news is that your brain actually […]
No Special Equipment Necessary
[rt_reading_time label=”Reading Time:” postfix=”minutes” postfix_singular=”minute”] There are some really great things about our program that sets us apart from any other. For example, anyone can do our program. That’s right, anyone. Another great aspect of this program is that it requires little to no equipment. All of the movements can be done using nothing other […]
What Does it Mean to Compensate?
[rt_reading_time label=”Reading Time:” postfix=”minutes” postfix_singular=”minute”] It makes sense to us that parents of children showing signs of autism, Asperger’s, PDD, and other neurodevelopmental challenges might be interested in looking into brain integration exercises to improve their child’s behavior and brain development, but what about seemingly neurotypical children? And what about their parents? Are brain exercises […]