How Parenthood Reshapes Our Brains with Dr. Sarah McKay

How does becoming a parent reshape our brains?

Even if you don’t have children, you likely know friends or family who are parents. The transition to parenthood sculpts the brain in remarkable ways to help prepare moms and dads for raising a newborn. Understanding the neuroscience behind the transition to parenthood can help us better support the new moms and dads in our lives.

I’m excited to do a deep dive on this topic with our guest today. Dr. Sarah McKay is a neuroscientist, speaker, and founder of Think Brain and the Neuroscience Academy’s suite of training programs. She’s also the author of Baby Brain: The Surprising Neuroscience of How Pregnancy and Motherhood Sculpt Our Brains and Change Our Minds (For the Better).

Dr. McKay will share fascinating research about how pregnancy and caring for an infant physically alters the brain for both moms and dads. This reshaping of the parental brain reflects our amazing neural plasticity and equips us with new capabilities matched to the demands of parenting. Whether you’re a new parent yourself or want to better understand what friends or family are experiencing, you’ll find this discussion enlightening.

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