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Brainstorm

Daniel J. Siegel

The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain

★ 4.5 (126 Ratings) ◷ 17 Minutes ☰ 7 Sections ◉ Text + audio
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Brainstorm (2014) is devoted to the many mysteries and secrets of the teenage brain. These abstracts 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.

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Daniel J. Siegel studied at Harvard University and conducted research at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is currently a professor of medicine at UCLA and runs his own psychotherapy practice. His numerous books on the brain and education include Mindsight (2008) and Parenting From the Inside Out (2003).

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  • Parents and guardians
  • Teenagers tired of being told they’re wasters
  • Psychologists and educators

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