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Read for work; if you have a teenager or are interested in how the brain functions this is an enjoyable and helpful read.

Wow, why didn‘t I have this book, or didn‘t think to get it 6 years ago when it first came out? I would have been better prepared, less frustrated and maybe prevented some of the avoidable problems. A must read for parents, my teen will read it next and hopefully it‘ll help him understand himself a bit better.

As a mom of a teenager I was curious about the “whys” of teen behavior rather than dismissing it as “ just what teenagers do”. This book is absolutely fascinating, diving into the actual brain, comparisons between male and female brain development, effects of drugs, alcohol and concussions on the brain and much much more. I feel more aware of what is happening as my teen grows and matures. Excellent read for parents and neuroscience enthusiasts!

This is my most recent #panicpurchase.

That‘s the purchase of books immediately following panicked thinking. The thought?

“Why is my son acting like a douche bag all of a sudden? I must fix it by finding books about this strange phenomenon.”

#colormepretty #redandblack

This was absolutely fascinating! While I don‘t have teenagers myself (or kids, for that matter) I work with teenagers everyday now. I have already used explanations, theories and examples from the book in my therapy sessions, and I think I need a print copy for my office, so I can read some of the chapters more in depth, than listening to this in the car allowed me.

Listening to the chapter on Marijuana, walking onto the balcony, and what do I smell?

Exactly! My next door neighbour enjoying his evening joint. (I think it's for medical reasons, though.)

😁

#Red #ReadingResolutions

#bannedbooksweek #coffeeandbooks #bannedbooksmug
Breakfast and our annual book read for work.
Try for Wed challenge later today.

#Humpdaypost @MinDea
1) 4th last picture: Emmy relaxing.😻
2) recommend Commonwealth, by Ann Patchett
3) Sunny, 75 degrees
4) reading tagged book, & Delicious!
5) Labor Day- looking forward to relaxing with family & neighbors

Feeling very under the weather (inexplicable near-constant dizziness) and holed up in my parents' house because I'm a baby when I'm sick. The doorbell rang with a food delivery I didn't order. 20 minutes later, some 17 year old kid saunters over from the high school across the street with no apologies, no remorse. I've worked with teens for 8+ years...is it just me, or are they getting worse? Back to the couch.

I need all the help I can get 😳