08/29/2026
Have you introduced your child (or yourself!) to a “grandma hobby”? Learning skills like knitting, baking and, yes, learning to play a musical instrument are all the rage in our AI world and are great for boosting brain health and mental well-being.
“Research shows that learning new skills—such as playing a musical instrument or picking up a new language—can enhance cognitive function and memory. This engagement promotes neuroplasticity, the brain's remarkable ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections."
Time to pick up those knitting needles!