The Sweet Tea Series

What do nutrition, screen time, stress, and everyday childhood experiences do to a developing brain?

In this episode of The Sweet Tea Series, Ariana Guajardo is joined by Dr. Delia McCabe, whose work brings together psychology, nutrition, and neuroscience, to explore how parents can help raise healthy, resilient kids.

Dr. McCabe explains how nutrition supports brain development and neuroplasticity, why movement and play are essential for children, and how excessive screen time can affect the way young brains learn, socialize, and regulate emotions. She also breaks down the role of the prefrontal cortex, why kids need opportunities to experience failure and discomfort, and how parents can help children develop confidence, critical thinking, and resilience.

They also discuss how stress affects the brain, why changing your mind can be so difficult, and how our modern information environment may be shaping the way both children and adults think.

More from Dr. Delia McCabe:
https://lighterbrighteryou.life/

https://deliamccabe.substack.com/


Supplements mentioned in the episode: 
https://www.florahealth.com/products/udos-choice-oil-blend-369?variant=40145120690341

https://www.florahealth.com/products/ferritin?variant=40145123377317

Creators and Guests

Host
Ariana Silva
Ariana Silva is a videographer at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, with a passion for video editing and graphic animation. Ariana was originally born in Austin, but spent most of her life in the Rio Grande Valley. She is dedicated to using video and story to reclaim the culture and reach younger generations.

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