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Nicky VanValkenburgh wrote Train Your Brain, Transform Your Life after experiencing a remarkable personal transformation with brain training for ADHD. Actually, she spent three years researching and writing her book. It explains the science behind the brain training technology, as well as personal stories, insights and experiences. By reading Nicky's book, you'll be able to examine the facts for yourself and make an informed decision as to whether brain training is right for you.
Nicky is a motivational writer with 20 years experience writing for newspapers and magazines. She has a Master's in Journalism from Regent University, and a Bachelor's in Psychology from Eastern University.
Nicky is a contributing writer for Upstate Parent, Low Country Parent and Palmetto Parent magazines, which are published in South Carolina (circ. 250,000). Occassionally, she also writes for the American Chronicle and California Chronicle.
Nicky was born in the Netherlands, and immigrated to America when she was two years old. She grew up speaking Dutch and English at home. She has lived in various parts of Europe (Italy, Belgium, Holland) for eight years.
Nicky currently lives South Carolina with her husband Jim and their two children. In her spare time, Nicky enjoys exercising at the gym, networking with people, attending conferences, listening to motivational speakers, reading books, eating Thai food, drinking herbal tea, and learning all she can about healthy living.