Each exercise uses a specific mental ability you have and activates an important part of your brain. There are no “right or wrong” answers. Maintain and enhance your cognitive abilities based on neuroscience principles. Each exercise takes 5 minutes or less. Write down your answers or just keep them in mind. Enjoy.

Parents worry that internet surfing interferes with their kids’ homework, grades and sleep. Some kids spend more time developing online relationships than ones in person. For others, “internet gaming” is their only hobby. Can “surfing the net” become an “addiction”? If so, what can parents do about it?

Mental Ability: Effective parenting, counseling and guidance.

Brain Map: Left prefrontal cortex.

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