Katherine Ellison has a mommy brain, herself. She is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter, veteran foreign correspondent, and a working mother of two young boys. She is also the author of two previous books. She has written on the topic of "The Mommy Brain" for Salon.com and Working Mother. Ms. Ellison lives in San Anselmo, California.
"It's a revolution for the brain when you have a child... an epoch of learning and brain-induced changes, because everything matters so much. I don't think there are a lot of better things you can do for your brain than have a child."
"It's a revolution for the brain when you have a child... an epoch of learning and brain-induced changes, because everything matters so much. I don't think there are a lot of better things you can do for your brain than have a child."
"Mommy brain" is the excuse offered by harried parents who forget minor details, but journalist Ellison, the mother of two young boys, turns the phrase on its head. While researchers find that women do less well at standardized neuropsychological tests at one-day postpartum (duh!), mothers later show improved performance in crucial areas of perception, efficiency, resiliency, motivation, and emotional intelligence, which would make them valuable workers outside the home. Ellison also demonstrates that fathers and other steady caregivers show similar gains. Her suggestions for "re-engineering the Mommy track" are pretty standard (e.g., high-quality daycare, flex time), as are her "ten tips to help you make the most of your mommy brain" (e.g., get enough sleep, exercise regularly, socialize). Still, Ellison has done her homework, citing legitimate social and neurological research to back up her conclusions-a procedure sadly lacking in too many books about parenting. Recommended for most public libraries; essential for those serving educated young professionals.-Mary Ann Hughes, Neill P.L., Pullman, WA Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
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