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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: Teenage behavior is perfectly normal.
Chapter 3: Adolescents usually recognize risky behavior but don’t always know when to stop.
Chapter 4: Teenagers’ intense social engagement is a hardwired part of preparing to leave home.
Chapter 5: Teenagers need their thrills, but you should help them manage the risk.
Chapter 6: During adolescence, pruning and myelination create a more integrated brain.
Chapter 7: Teenagers develop a capacity to innovate, and their elders must be somewhat forgiving when things go wrong.
Chapter 8: Teenagers should be guided to take part in reflective conversations.
Description
Brainstorm (2014) is devoted to the many mysteries and secrets of the teenage brain. These blinks debunk lazy stereotypes about adolescents and paint a more positive picture. Our teenage years aren’t just a period of hormonal and cognitive disarray; they’re also a crucial phase in the brain’s development.
Who Should Listen
- Parents and guardians
- Teenagers tired of being told they’re wasters
- Psychologists and educators