I really enjoyed reading this interview and I'm hoping to read this book soon!! This quote is going to stay with me-
"Being a parent might be good for our brain, too, right?
We hear a lot about “mommy brain,” and that our cognitive function is impaired after having kids, but researchers have just started looking at the cognitive enhancements that come with pregnancy and motherhood. Studies in Australia and Europe, for example, have used these huge brain imaging data banks to compare parents and non-parents. They find that the brains of parents are actually what researchers call “younger looking.” There is essentially a neuro-protective effect of parenthood, likely because we've had a lifelong experience of real cognitive challenges. That is really healthy for brain function over time—and that's a message we don't get."
We are told so often and experience the taxing load of caregiving on our mental capacity amongst other things. I love that science has proved positive effects of parenting on the brain as well!!
I really enjoyed reading this interview and I'm hoping to read this book soon!! This quote is going to stay with me-
"Being a parent might be good for our brain, too, right?
We hear a lot about “mommy brain,” and that our cognitive function is impaired after having kids, but researchers have just started looking at the cognitive enhancements that come with pregnancy and motherhood. Studies in Australia and Europe, for example, have used these huge brain imaging data banks to compare parents and non-parents. They find that the brains of parents are actually what researchers call “younger looking.” There is essentially a neuro-protective effect of parenthood, likely because we've had a lifelong experience of real cognitive challenges. That is really healthy for brain function over time—and that's a message we don't get."
We are told so often and experience the taxing load of caregiving on our mental capacity amongst other things. I love that science has proved positive effects of parenting on the brain as well!!