Daniel J. Siegel MD - Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain

Praise for Brainstorm

A much-needed guide to the perilsand promise!of adolescence, Brainstorm is full of practical tips for fostering happiness and success throughout the teen years. A must read for all those with adolescents in their lives.

Christine Carter, Ph.D., author of Raising Happiness and director of UC Berkeleys Greater Good Parents at the Greater Good Science Center, University of California, Berkeley

Siegel gives us a fresh and insightful examination of adolescence from his point of view as an expert on the brain. The book also shows him to be a thoughtful parent, a compassionate guide, and a very fine writer. I strongly recommend Brainstorm to teens and to those who care about them.

Mary Pipher, Ph.D., author of Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls and The Green Boat: Reviving Ourselves in Our Capsized Culture

Brainstorm recognizes the power, courage, and creativity of the next generation of change makers and invites us on a reflective and experiential journey of living life to the fullest, through adolescence and beyond. It is essential reading for all those interested in creating a better world for themselves and others.

Craig Kielburger, cofounder of Me to We and Free The Children

Brainstorm is eye-opening and inspiring, a great gift to us allteens, parents of teens, and anyone who wants a full and rich life on this planet. Daniel Siegel shows how the supposed downsides of the teen years all have upsides, and that the lessons for living that await teens are lessons any of us, at any age, can learn from. Teens and their parents stand to benefit immensely from reading this book, separately or together.

Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence

Dr. Siegel aptly characterizes the teen years as the most powerful life phase for activating courage, purpose, and creativity. With his usual personal and compassionate delivery, he illustrates how we can all become more aware, empathetic, and understanding of teenagers and ourselves. A visionary and a guide, Siegel knows that if we treat teenagers with the respect and understanding they deserve, they are more likely to live up to their greatest capacities.

Laura S. Kastner, clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, University of Washington, and author of Wise-Minded Parenting: 7 Essentials for Raising Successful Tweens + Teens

At last a book that really explains adolescence! You just dont get me is a common refrain from teenagers to their parents and teachers. Adolescents who read this book will discover that Daniel Siegel gets them. My favorite thing about this book is that Siegel sees adolescence not as a problem to be solved or a hardship to be endured, but rather as a wellspring of courage and creativity. This respectfulness is why the book works so well as a manual for adolescents, as well as their parents and mentors.

Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D., author of The Opposite of Worry

This book is filled with validation, vision, and clarity to help us navigate the seas of an often overwhelming time in lifethe teenage years. Dan Siegel illuminates where there was mystery, empowers where there was fear, and inspires where there was trepidation. I am indebted to Dan for his deep kindness and ability to so articulately share his scientific, psychological, and social intelligence. This book is chock-full of cutting-edge knowledge as well as a deep compassion for teenagers, the adults they will become, and the teenagers in all of us.

Alanis Morissette, Grammy Awardwinning singer and songwriter

A positively refreshing twist on the age-old topic of adolescent behavior. In a captivating conversational tone suited to teens (or those who work with or care for them), author Dan Siegel debunks myths of hormone-crazed teenagers and replaces them with a more constructive narrative about age-related remodeling in the brain. This book offers mind-opening brain science alongside practical tools that teens can use to navigate the emotions and relationships they encounter each day.

Barbara L. Fredrickson, Kenan Distinguished Professor of Psychology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and author of Positivity and Love 2.0

Brainstorm is a necessary look at why adolescents do what they do that can put parents in an emotional frenzy. The information that Dr. Siegel shares not only is invaluable for understanding your growing childs brain, but helps build more compassion and patience. A gift for us all.

Goldie Hawn, Academy Awardwinning actress, producer, director, and founder of MindUP

The teen years dont have to be filled with turmoil! In Brainstorm, Dan Siegel serves up a rich blend of smart insights and nitty-gritty tips to guide teens and the adults who care for them through this amazing period of creativity, conflict, and love.

Harvey Karp, M.D., FAAP, author of The Happiest Toddler on the Block

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Siegel, Daniel J., date.

Brainstorm : the power and purpose of the teenage brain / Daniel J.