Katie Connolly

May 2, 2024 | wri.org | Alex Simpkins |Marlena Chertock |Héctor Donado |Katie Connolly

Over the past several months, the climate pattern El Niño has disrupted different regions and sectors across the world. Zimbabwe recently declared a state of disaster, due largely to El Nino-induced drought. The city government in Bogota, Colombia announced water rationing as reservoir levels dropped to critical lows, restricting water use for approximately 10 million people. El Niño occurs every two to seven years, usually lasting between nine and 12 months.

Dec 18, 2023 | brainzmagazine.com | Katie Connolly

From the very start of our existence, we are wired for connection. At just six weeks in utero, a profound dance of co-regulation begins between mother and child. This intimate experience allows us to absorb and resonate with our mother's emotions and energies through hormonal exchanges. The first few yearsWhile all primary caregivers hold significance, a mother's bonding profoundly shapes a child's nervous system, influencing their perception and engagement with the world.