Great Brain Gain

REWIRE. ADAPT. CONQUER. Neuroplasticity is your superpower.

Summer is the perfect time to venture into better brain health. Try new experiences — new people, places and practices can feed curiosity and creativity, helping the brain form new connections, boost perspective and recharge energy.

On the other hand, students can face the “summer brain drain” if they are not intentional about brain fitness. A recent poll told us a top concern of many parents is keeping their kids mentally and physically active during the summer.

5 Free Summer Activities

We put together 5 free summer activities 🌞 to offer something for everyone!

Father and son bond while building habits for better brain health.

#1 Take a Fun Quiz

Are you or your kids practicing toxic habits?

Answer a few quick questions and find out how helpful or harmful your own habits are for your long-term brain health.

A young family ventures into nature, building habit for a lifetime of better brain health.

#2 Kick off Your Habit Quest

What steps will you take toward summer brain gains?

Lead the charge toward better brain health with science-backed tips — Know Brainers offer strategies to supercharge your brain.

SLEEP TEXT CHALLENGE

#3 Prioritize Summer ZZZs

TEXT "SLEEP" TO 888-844-8991

Optimize your sleep as part of the Great Brain Gain sleep challenge, led by neuroscientist and sleep expert Matt Walker, PhD.

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Young swimmers seize the moment and revel in brain-healthy fun.

#4 Dive Into Family Resources

How can families take action to fuel brain health?

Pick and choose inspiration from our Youth and Family Resources, with activities and Know Brainers for kids and sample courses from Parenting Minds™, a self-paced online program.

It's never too early (or too late) to support brain health and mental health.

A young professional in plaid shirt gazes across the lawn outside an off building, taking a break in some brain-healthy sunshine.

#5 Inspire Collective Brain Breaks

What do brain breaks look like for your community?

Find what you need in our toolkit and strategies for collective brain breaks, personalized to work for your team!