How Do Parents Make Decisions for Their Kids? The Role of Intuition and Mindfulness

How Do Parents Make Decisions for Their Kids? The Role of Intuition and Mindfulness

Authors: Jade Moya & Dr. Désia Bacon Parents everywhere face tough decisions every day, such as what school to choose, howto respond to a meltdown, and how to set limits around technology. While there’s plenty ofresearch on how these decisions affect children...
Meet Your Brain’s Boss: The Prefrontal Cortex

Meet Your Brain’s Boss: The Prefrontal Cortex

by Social Edge Ambassador: Ishita Singh Have you ever had to stop yourself from shouting when angry—or remind yourself to wait your turn? That’s your prefrontal cortex at work! This part of your brain, often called the “control center,” helps you think...
Why Your Brain Remembers and Reacts: A Guide to the Hippocampus and Amygdala

Why Your Brain Remembers and Reacts: A Guide to the Hippocampus and Amygdala

Written by Social Edge Ambassador: Ishita Singh Have you ever thought about how you can remember your birthday or what you ate for dinner last night? That’s thanks to a special part of your brain called the hippocampus. This seahorse-shaped structure sits near the...
The “Pav Bhaji Generation”: A New Way to Talk About Caregiving in South Asian American Families

The “Pav Bhaji Generation”: A New Way to Talk About Caregiving in South Asian American Families

Recently, I had the opportunity to speak at the Hindu Spiritual Care Institute (HSCI), a nonprofit organization in the Bay Area that’s doing important work for the South Asian American population. HSCI is preparing to graduate its first class of Counselors of Hindu...