What happens when a simple idea —“teach thinking by doing”—is put into practice for 20 straight years? BrainWise has long championed community service as a powerful way to reinforce the 10 Wise Ways, giving youth a “double dose” of critical‑thinking practice that strengthens their skills while benefiting the people they serve. Past newsletters have highlighted […]

Children and youth live in a world filled with constant stimulation, emotional overload, and impulsive decisionmaking. BrainWise CPR’s first‑response skills begin by having children identify problems they and others face, then segue to the five senses to help them connect real‑life experiences with their brain. Learning about the five senses is the brain’s first line […]

Children and youth are growing up in a world defined by rapid change, constant distraction, emotional overload, and an unprecedented volume of misinformation. Previous newsletters have highlighted how leaders in education, health, and parenting agree that critical thinking skills are essential for meeting these challenges, how few resources exist to teach them, and why BrainWise […]