Parenthood really does change everything — even our brains! Scientists are shining light on just how important the early relationship between parents and their children is in how the brain develops.
Join ParentMap and neuroscientist Ruth Feldman, Ph.D., for a mind-blowing look at how pregnancy and parenthood affect our brains as parents, how our parenting shapes our child’s brain from infancy through young adulthood, and why these transformations are critical to understand. Feldman will address the neurobiology of parent-child attachment in both healthy development and high-risk conditions.
How does postpartum depression, for instance, affect an infant’s brain development and social-emotional growth? How does the bond between a parent and infant enable empathy, resilience and creativity?
Following the lecture, the conversation will continue during a special session facilitated by a trained Community of Mindful Parenting facilitator.
Attendees will be assigned to a breakout room to explore how Feldman’s message connects with them personally and what actions parents can take to continue a journey of resilience, mindfulness and connection with their children. If you wish to participate in the free breakout session, please register under the ’add-ons’ section during registration.
