Just finished reading ” Brainstorm-The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain” by Daniel J Siegel, M.D. I highly recommend it to parents and teachers. By the way, teenage as Siegel defines it, is ages 12-24. The book is based on science yet I found it so practical, down to earth and truly enlightening.
“The power of the adolescent mind emerges from …brain changes, which permit us to solve problems in new and innovative ways. ……Adolescence is a golden age for innovation because it is during this time of growth and change that the brain’s developmental shifts in the reward centers and the cortex encourage creative thought and drive adolescents to explore the world in new ways.” pg 94
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