Be Well by Kelly Leveque

74. Supporting Children’s Neural Development - with Dr. Marion Van Horn #FabulousFriends

Listen Later

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 lab
  • What neuroplasticity is and how to support it within children
  • The importance of play for kids
  • The benefits of lowering expectations
  • How much time we need to spend outside
  • Getting enough sleep and sticking to a routine
  • Improving synaptic pruning
  • The role of nutrition in cognitive development
  • How we can support ourselves against COVID-19 during pregnancy

    • Resources:

    • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marion-van-horn-phd-b937b35
    • Twitter: @marionvanhorn
    • Read: "Why We Sleep"


      • Connect with Kelly:

      • kellyleveque.com
      • Instagram: @bewellbykelly
      • Facebook: www.facebook.com/bewellbykelly


        • Be Well By Kelly is a production of Crate Media

        Mentioned in this episode:

        BWBK Protein Powder | Get $10 off your order with PODCAST10 at bewellbykelly.com.

        ...more
        View all episodesView all episodes
        Download on the App Store
        Be Well by Kelly LevequeBy Kelly Leveque
        • 4.8
        • 4.8
        • 4.8
        • 4.8
        • 4.8

        4.8

        1,378 ratings

        More shows like Be Well by Kelly Leveque

        View all
        The Wellness Mama Podcast by Katie Wells

        The Wellness Mama Podcast

        3,952 Listeners

        Well-Fed Women by Noelle Tarr

        Well-Fed Women

        1,366 Listeners

        Well Beyond 40 by JJ Virgin

        Well Beyond 40

        1,089 Listeners

        The Bossticks by Lauryn Bosstick and Michael Bosstick / Dear Media

        The Bossticks

        14,952 Listeners

        The mindbodygreen Podcast by mindbodygreen

        The mindbodygreen Podcast

        2,038 Listeners

        The Genius Life by Max Lugavere

        The Genius Life

        4,941 Listeners

        The Dr. Hyman Show by Dr. Mark Hyman

        The Dr. Hyman Show

        9,225 Listeners

        Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+ by Everyday Wellness™

        Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

        164 Listeners

        Well with Arielle Lorre by Dear Media, Arielle Lorre

        Well with Arielle Lorre

        4,084 Listeners

        BETTER! Building bodies women can trust with Dr. Stephanie Estima by Dr. Stephanie Estima

        BETTER! Building bodies women can trust with Dr. Stephanie Estima

        625 Listeners

        Realfoodology by Courtney Swan

        Realfoodology

        1,568 Listeners

        The Art of Being Well by Dear Media, Will Cole

        The Art of Being Well

        1,475 Listeners

        The Dr. Tyna Show by Dr. Tyna Moore

        The Dr. Tyna Show

        1,688 Listeners

        The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

        The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

        1,248 Listeners

        Pursuit of Wellness by Mari Llewellyn & Pursuit Network

        Pursuit of Wellness

        2,707 Listeners