Building Brains October Newsletter

Hello and welcome to our monthly newsletter! Each month, we share upcoming events, new blog posts and games, and resources to support brain health through play. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or educator, keep reading for research-backed ideas to help build strong brains.

Building Brains OCTOBER News

Looking for a unique gift for someone? Our Older Adult Game Box is now available through the University of Lethbridge bookstore. The box contains instructions for our new older adult games and all the supplies needed to play them!

NEW BLOG POSTS

Thu, Sep 4

Brain Benefits of Physical Activity

Physical activity is a core piece of discussions on brain development, health, and aging. This blog will discuss the benefits of physical activity for the brain, the popular question of “How much

MINDFUL MOMENTS

Mindful Moments are designed to help readers manage anxiety, improve concentration, and handle difficult emotions.

In Mindful Listening, readers learn about slowing down to connect with the world around them.

Check out Building Brains collection of Mindful Moments including Finding Hope - a simple practice to build resilience and nurture a forward-looking mindset.

OUT IN THE COMMUNITY

This past month the Building Brains team engaged with community at Southern Alberta Ethnic Association’s Afro-Caribbean Festival, Lethbridge Public Library’s Word On The Street, Indigenous Wellness Conference, Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Wellness Fair, and more!

We’ll be out in the community this month - take a look at our calendar of events and stop by to play!