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Driving with a Teenage Brain

Author : Richard Kasper
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781978219250
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (192 download)

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Download or read book Driving with a Teenage Brain written by Richard Kasper and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-10-25 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A common-sense driving book for teenagers, which recognizes and addresses the difference between the teen brain and that of an adult. Parents, investing in this book for your teen will teach them how to survive while learning to drive rather than becoming another teenage statistic. It won't teach them how to parallel park, make a three-point turn or how to pass a written test. They can easily learn these skills elsewhere. This book will provide the tools for your teen to recognize and avoid hazardous situations and unsafe drivers. It will show them how to train their inexperienced, teenage brains to make safe, split-second decisions when life-threatening events occur. In this book I have shared the knowledge gained over many years of driving, to help keep your teen alive while driving. Now help them to understand and apply this knowledge. Don't just give them this book. Make sure they read it. Quiz them on it, especially the chapter on Defensive Driving. Reviews by Law Enforcement Professionals "Investigating traffic accidents - especially those resulting in death or serious physical injury - is one of the most difficult jobs facing a police officer. When those accidents involve young or inexperienced drivers, the task is especially agonizing. With an emphasis upon driver safety, this very comprehensive book is an excellent resource for teenagers and parents alike, and I highly recommend it!" Daniel Carlson - Captain, Assistant Director of Training, New York State Police, Ret. Rich, thanks for letting me review your book. It's obvious you put a lot of effort into it, drawing on your unique experiences. I especially liked your personal stories and all of your common sense, practical advice! You have provided an informative life-saving guide for everyone hoping to avoid a motor vehicle accident. I am confident you will make better, more thoughtful drivers with your insights. Each of my own grandchildren will be receiving a copy of this book as they prepare to get behind the wheel and hit the road. Excellent job! Lars Jarvie - Chief of Police, City of Mesa, Arizona, Ret. Richard Kasper has developed a common-sense guide for those who don't always use a great deal of common sense. I wish that this book existed when my sons were learning to drive. Nicely done! Ben Wolfinger - Sheriff, Kootenai County, Idaho Great information even for me, an old retired cop of 34 years. Having raised five children and worked with youth in Boy Scouts and church activities, I can attest that, while they are wonderful people, teenagers act like teenagers. The information in this book may save a teen's life. Thanks for writing this, Rich. I will share it with my kids. Gordon H. Gartner - Chief of Police, Town of Payson, Arizona, Ret.

The Owner's Manual for Driving Your Adolescent Brain

Author : JoAnn M. Deak
Publisher : Little Pickle Press
ISBN 13 : 9781939775023
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book The Owner's Manual for Driving Your Adolescent Brain written by JoAnn M. Deak and published by Little Pickle Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Witness the processing power of your brain"--Cover.

The Teenage Brain

Author : Frances E. Jensen
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062067869
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book The Teenage Brain written by Frances E. Jensen and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Bestseller Renowned neurologist Dr. Frances E. Jensen offers a revolutionary look at the brains of teenagers, dispelling myths and offering practical advice for teens, parents and teachers. Dr. Frances E. Jensen is chair of the department of neurology in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. As a mother, teacher, researcher, clinician, and frequent lecturer to parents and teens, she is in a unique position to explain to readers the workings of the teen brain. In The Teenage Brain, Dr. Jensen brings to readers the astonishing findings that previously remained buried in academic journals. The root myth scientists believed for years was that the adolescent brain was essentially an adult one, only with fewer miles on it. Over the last decade, however, the scientific community has learned that the teen years encompass vitally important stages of brain development. Samples of some of the most recent findings include: Teens are better learners than adults because their brain cells more readily "build" memories. But this heightened adaptability can be hijacked by addiction, and the adolescent brain can become addicted more strongly and for a longer duration than the adult brain. Studies show that girls' brains are a full two years more mature than boys' brains in the mid-teens, possibly explaining differences seen in the classroom and in social behavior. Adolescents may not be as resilient to the effects of drugs as we thought. Recent experimental and human studies show that the occasional use of marijuana, for instance, can cause lingering memory problems even days after smoking, and that long-term use of pot impacts later adulthood IQ. Multi-tasking causes divided attention and has been shown to reduce learning ability in the teenage brain. Multi-tasking also has some addictive qualities, which may result in habitual short attention in teenagers. Emotionally stressful situations may impact the adolescent more than it would affect the adult: stress can have permanent effects on mental health and can to lead to higher risk of developing neuropsychiatric disorders such as depression. Dr. Jensen gathers what we’ve discovered about adolescent brain function, wiring, and capacity and explains the science in the contexts of everyday learning and multitasking, stress and memory, sleep, addiction, and decision-making. In this groundbreaking yet accessible book, these findings also yield practical suggestions that will help adults and teenagers negotiate the mysterious world of adolescent development.

Brainstorm

Author : Daniel J. Siegel, MD
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 110163152X
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Brainstorm written by Daniel J. Siegel, MD and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this New York Times–bestselling book, Dr. Daniel Siegel shows parents how to turn one of the most challenging developmental periods in their children’s lives into one of the most rewarding. Between the ages of twelve and twenty-four, the brain changes in important and, at times, challenging ways. In Brainstorm, Dr. Daniel Siegel busts a number of commonly held myths about adolescence—for example, that it is merely a stage of “immaturity” filled with often “crazy” behavior. According to Siegel, during adolescence we learn vital skills, such as how to leave home and enter the larger world, connect deeply with others, and safely experiment and take risks. Drawing on important new research in the field of interpersonal neurobiology, Siegel explores exciting ways in which understanding how the brain functions can improve the lives of adolescents, making their relationships more fulfilling and less lonely and distressing on both sides of the generational divide.

The Owner's Manual for Driving Your Adolescent Brain

Author : JoAnn Deak
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1619891069
Total Pages : 87 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (198 download)

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Download or read book The Owner's Manual for Driving Your Adolescent Brain written by JoAnn Deak and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-11-25 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A six-time award winner, The Owner's Manual for Driving Your Adolescent Brain is the exciting follow-up to Your Fantastic Elastic Brain! This adolescent brain development story is the perfect growth mindset book for teens. Let's pop open the hood and learn a little about what makes this (human) engine run in this informative puberty book for boys and girls ages 9-14! As a teenager, you think you know everything about your brain... Think again! Every creature experiences adolescence. It's during this time when your brain is in its second decade, that you have the opportunity to blaze your own trail by shaping your brain, building its strengths, and avoiding dangers with the decisions you make. Your brain is an amazing vehicle that will take you through every one of your life's experiences. Wouldn't it be good to have an owner's manual? Packed with the goods on glia and the news about neurons, The Owner's Manual for Driving Your Adolescent Brain is a fantastic read for testing your brain power and understanding it's OK to make mistakes, they'll make you stronger, if you use them as an opportunity to learn. It's all about training your brain to help you become the very best version of yourself! The Owner's Manual for Driving Your Adolescent Brain has received several awards including The Academics' Choice "Smart Book" Award; The PubWest Book Design Gold Award; The Mom's Choice Gold Award; The Moonbeam Silver Award; The Nautilus Silver Award; and The IBPA Benjamin Franklin Silver Award. Fuel up your vehicle and let's start the drive to understanding your adolescent brain!

Driving Book for Teens

Author : Justin Crenshaw
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Driving Book for Teens written by Justin Crenshaw and published by . This book was released on 2020-12-12 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaching Your Teenager To Drive Carefully And Safely - Expert Tips And Advice For Parents And Teenage Boys And Girls For most teenagers, knowing how to drive is the first significant step towards freedom, adulthood, and independence. But make no mistake because the very first year or two of driving are also among the most dangerous times of your teenager's life. So, how can you as a parent prepare your teenage boy or girl to be safe, good drivers and keep them that way? The good news is - there are detailed, proven steps parents can take to get the best results they want. Motor vehicle accidents are the top cause of death for U.S. teens, and car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens between the ages of 16-19-year-olds. In 2017, six teens died every day, and hundreds more suffered injuries in car crashes. This is against drivers 20 years and above, the risk of being involved in a fatal accident is three times as great for teens who are 16-19, and new drivers have a crash rate 1.5 times higher than drivers who are 18 and 19 years old. It's gut-wrenching, shocking that the problem is still this big; 16 and 17-year-olds are far over-represented in fatal car crashes, more so than any other age group. However, crash data reveals that one of the three main reasons for teen car crashes include speeding, drinking and driving, and distraction. I know that the statistics are sobering; however, parents hold the keys to helping their teenagers beat these odds and teaching them how best to drive to avert many impending dooms. It requires sticking to what this book represents to keep teenagers safe before, during, and after learning to drive. So, if you are interested in teaching your kids to be a good driver to help sharpen their driving knowledge skills and mitigate the number of car accidents on our roads, then get a COPY of this BOOK today.

Inventing Ourselves

Author : Sarah-Jayne Blakemore
Publisher : PublicAffairs
ISBN 13 : 1610397320
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Inventing Ourselves written by Sarah-Jayne Blakemore and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tour through the groundbreaking science behind the enigmatic, but crucial, brain developments of adolescence and how those translate into teenage behavior The brain creates every feeling, emotion, and desire we experience, and stores every one of our memories. And yet, until very recently, scientists believed our brains were fully developed from childhood on. Now, thanks to imaging technology that enables us to look inside the living human brain at all ages, we know that this isn't so. Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, one of the world's leading researchers into adolescent neurology, explains precisely what is going on in the complex and fascinating brains of teenagers--namely that the brain goes on developing and changing right through adolescence--with profound implications for the adults these young people will become. Drawing from cutting-edge research, including her own, Blakemore shows: How an adolescent brain differs from those of children and adults Why problem-free kids can turn into challenging teens What drives the excessive risk-taking and all-consuming relationships common among teenagers And why many mental illnesses--depression, addiction, schizophrenia--present during these formative years Blakemore's discoveries have transformed our understanding of the teenage mind, with consequences for law, education policy and practice, and, most of all, parents.

Teen Brain

Author : David Gillespie
Publisher : Macmillan Publishers Aus.
ISBN 13 : 1760786071
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (67 download)

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Download or read book Teen Brain written by David Gillespie and published by Macmillan Publishers Aus.. This book was released on 2019-03-26 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With their labile and rapidly developing brains, adolescents are particularly susceptible to addiction, and addiction leads to anxiety and depression. What few parents will know is that what we think of as the most typical addictions and problematic teen behaviours - smoking, drinking, drug taking, sex leading to teenage pregnancy - are on the decline. The bad news is that a whole raft of addictions has taken their place. Whereas once the dopamine-hungry brain of a teenager got its fix from smoking a joint or sculling a Bundy and coke, it is now turning to electronic devices for the pleasure jolt that typically comes from online playing games and engaging with social media. What is doubly troubling is that, unlike drugs, alcohol and cigarettes, electronic devices are not illicit. Quite the contrary. They are liberally distributed by schools and parents, with few restrictions placed on their use. And, to add fuel to the fire, emerging research shows that if addictive pathways are activated during the teen years, they are there for life, and that what starts as a screen addiction can lead to major substance abuse later in life.

The Science of Adolescent Risk-Taking

Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309158524
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book The Science of Adolescent Risk-Taking written by National Research Council and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-02-25 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adolescence is a time when youth make decisions, both good and bad, that have consequences for the rest of their lives. Some of these decisions put them at risk of lifelong health problems, injury, or death. The Institute of Medicine held three public workshops between 2008 and 2009 to provide a venue for researchers, health care providers, and community leaders to discuss strategies to improve adolescent health.

Not So Fast

Author : Tim Hollister
Publisher : Chicago Review Press
ISBN 13 : 161373901X
Total Pages : 154 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (137 download)

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Download or read book Not So Fast written by Tim Hollister and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing fully updated advice to parents, guardians, and other adults who supervise teen drivers, this second edition of Not So Fast will help to guide and empower readers. Parents will learn priceless information in teaching teenagers how to evaluate the circumstances of every driving trip, how to say "no" when necessary, how to prepare a "flight plan" for each drive, and how to put safety before convenience. Parents will also benefit by understanding the real dangers and risks in teen driving by recognizing the limits of driver training programs and will thus becoming more informed and proactive in their supervisory role. Current statistics, updated research, and additions dealing with hands-free devices as well as drowsy driving, make this new edition a valuable resource for anyone concerned about teen drivers. Proceeds from sales will support a memorial fund—set up in honor of Hollister's son, Reid, who was killed in an automobile accident in 2006—which subsidizes education and other traffic safety causes.

A Set of Safe Driving Notes: Everything Teen Drivers Need to Know But Don't Know to Ask

Author : Mechelle Dorko
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 139 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book A Set of Safe Driving Notes: Everything Teen Drivers Need to Know But Don't Know to Ask written by Mechelle Dorko and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-03 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning to drive is an exciting rite of passage, it's the first of a string of events that your teen will experience as they grow from child to adult. With the excitement of learning to drive and a shiny new car, preaching the dangers of driving may seem like just another killjoy in the life of a teen. It's so important to educate new drivers about how they can protect themselves while driving. A common-sense driving book for teenagers, which recognizes and addresses the difference between the teen brain and that of an adult. Parents, investing in this book for your teen will teach them how to survive while learning to drive rather than becoming another teenage statistic. It won't teach them how to parallel park, make a three-point turn or how to pass a written test. They can easily learn these skills elsewhere. This book will provide the tools for your teen to recognize and avoid hazardous situations and unsafe drivers. It will show them how to train their inexperienced, teenage brains to make safe, split-second decisions when life-threatening events occur. In this book, I have shared the knowledge gained over many years of driving experience to help keep your teen alive while driving. Now help them to understand and apply this knowledge. Don't just give them this book. Make sure they read it.

Why Your Parents Are Driving You Up the Wall and What To Do About It

Author : Dean Burnett
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0241403154
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (414 download)

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Download or read book Why Your Parents Are Driving You Up the Wall and What To Do About It written by Dean Burnett and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2019-08-22 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A wonderfully useful book, told with wit and wisdom' - Adam Kay, best-selling author of THIS IS GOING TO HURT "Get up or you'll miss the best part of the day!" "You treat this place like a hotel." "Can you just put that phone down for one minute?!" After years of reliable performance, has something recently gone wrong with your parents? Do you find yourself stressed out, arguing about the most ridiculous things? Is it like you're processing the same world with entirely different brains? Do you and your parents want to fix things? There are hundreds of books for them about how to deal with you. Now, for the first time, doctor of brains and international bestselling author, Dean Burnett has written a book for YOU to understand just what on earth is going on. Like, just WHY are your parents: - Obsessed with tidiness - Not letting you get enough sleep - Just generally not getting anything that's important to you! But don't worry. These are very normal parent malfunctions, and by understanding the science behind where they're coming from, you'll know exactly how to troubleshoot conflict when it occurs (and even fix it before it does). You'll never be able to remove arguments completely. But imagine what you'd be capable of if you weren't wasting all that time and energy arguing about tidying your room.

Born to Be Wild

Author : Jess Shatkin
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101993421
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Born to Be Wild written by Jess Shatkin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A groundbreaking, research-based guide that sheds new light on why young people make dangerous choices--and offers solutions that work Texting while driving. Binge-drinking. Unprotected sex. There are plenty of reasons for parents to worry about getting a late-night call about their teen. But most of the advice parents and educators hear about teens is outdated and unscientific--and simply doesn't work. Acclaimed adolescent psychiatrist and educator Jess Shatkin brings more than two decades' worth of research and clinical experience to the subject, along with cutting-edge findings from brain science, evolutionary psychology, game theory, and other disciplines -- plus a widely curious mind and the perspective of a concerned dad himself. Using science and stories, fresh analogies, clinical anecdotes, and research-based observations, Shatkin explains: * Why "scared straight," adult logic, and draconian punishment don't work * Why the teen brain is "born to be wild"--shaped by evolution to explore and take risks * The surprising role of brain development, hormones, peer pressure, screen time, and other key factors * What parents and teachers can do--in everyday interactions, teachable moments, and specially chosen activities and outings--to work with teens' need for risk, rewards and social acceptance, not against it. “Presents new research, as well as insights as a clinician and a father….This book is a clear argument to stop putting ourselves in our children’s shoes, and to try putting ourselves in their minds, instead.” –The Washington Post “With stories (personal and professional), neuroscience and cognition, psychology and clinical experience Dr. Shatkin offers an abundance of understandable, engaging and actionable information. He explains why and shows how. We can reduce risk in the adolescents we love and teach, but only if we know to how to do so and then do it. Born To Be Wild shows us the way to succeed.” --Psychology Today Winner, National Parenting Product Award 2017

How To Be A Safe Teenage Driver

Author : Darin Nollora
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (226 download)

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Download or read book How To Be A Safe Teenage Driver written by Darin Nollora and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teenage minds work differently from those of adults when it comes to making decisions when driving. Risk-taking behavior is considered to the major factor in teen fatalities of driving age. To keep your teen stay safe behind the wheel, don't miss this out! By purchasing a copy, you can help them recognize real challenges when driving and how to deal with them Parents, investing in this book for your teen will teach them how to survive while learning to drive rather than becoming another teenage statistic. It won't teach them how to parallel park, make a three-point turn or how to pass a written test. They can easily learn these skills elsewhere. This book will provide the tools for your teen to recognize and avoid hazardous situations and unsafe drivers. It will show them how to train their inexperienced, teenage brains to make safe, split-second decisions when life-threatening events occur. In this book, I have shared the knowledge gained over many years of driving experience to help keep your teen alive while driving. Now help them to understand and apply this knowledge. Don't just give them this book. Make sure they read it. Quiz them on it, especially the chapter on Defensive Driving.

The Neuroscience of Adolescence

Author : Adriana Galván
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107089921
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book The Neuroscience of Adolescence written by Adriana Galván and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-07-10 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an award-winning developmental neuroscientist, this is a comprehensive and cutting-edge account of the latest research on the adolescent brain.

The Promise of Adolescence

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309490111
Total Pages : 493 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (94 download)

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Download or read book The Promise of Adolescence written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2019-07-26 with total page 493 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adolescenceâ€"beginning with the onset of puberty and ending in the mid-20sâ€"is a critical period of development during which key areas of the brain mature and develop. These changes in brain structure, function, and connectivity mark adolescence as a period of opportunity to discover new vistas, to form relationships with peers and adults, and to explore one's developing identity. It is also a period of resilience that can ameliorate childhood setbacks and set the stage for a thriving trajectory over the life course. Because adolescents comprise nearly one-fourth of the entire U.S. population, the nation needs policies and practices that will better leverage these developmental opportunities to harness the promise of adolescenceâ€"rather than focusing myopically on containing its risks. This report examines the neurobiological and socio-behavioral science of adolescent development and outlines how this knowledge can be applied, both to promote adolescent well-being, resilience, and development, and to rectify structural barriers and inequalities in opportunity, enabling all adolescents to flourish.

The Power of the Adolescent Brain

Author : Thomas Armstrong
Publisher : ASCD
ISBN 13 : 141662189X
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (166 download)

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Download or read book The Power of the Adolescent Brain written by Thomas Armstrong and published by ASCD. This book was released on 2016-07-12 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moody. Reckless. Impractical. Insecure. Distracted. These are all words commonly used to describe adolescents. But what if we recast these traits in a positive light? Teens possess insight, passion, idealism, sensitivity, and creativity in abundance--all qualities that can make a significant positive contribution to society. In this thought-provoking book, Thomas Armstrong looks at the power and promise of the teenage brain from an empathetic, strength-based perspective—and describes what middle and high school educators can do to make the most of their students' potential. Thoroughly grounded in current neuroscience research, the book explains what we know about how the adolescent brain works and proposes eight essential instructional elements that will help students develop the ability to think, make healthy choices, regulate their emotions, handle social conflict, consolidate their identities, and learn enough about the world to move into adulthood with dignity and grace. Armstrong provides practical strategies and real-life examples from schools that illustrate these eight key practices in action. In addition, you'll find a glossary of brain terms, a selection of brain-friendly lesson plans across the content areas, and a list of resources to support and extend the book's ideas and practices. There is a colossal mismatch between how the adolescent brain has evolved over the millennia and the passive, rote learning experiences that are all too common in today's test-obsessed educational climate. See the amazing difference—in school and beyond—when you use the insights from this book to help students tap into the power of their changing brains.