Cm's video: Brainstorm Summary

Brainstorm is a fascinating look into the teenage brain that explains why adolescents act so hormonally and recklessly. Teenagers are the group of people that people hate to love but also love to hate. As a former high-school student teacher, I know how hard they can be. But over time I grew to love them as if they were my own siblings. I still couldn’t help but get frustrated with them sometimes, but I remember how hard it was to be that age. We all remember the awkwardness, angst, and risky behavior of the teenage years. Now that we’re adults, though, we wonder how anybody could act in this way. What most of us don’t stop to think about is the fact that this age is a significant time of mental development. Much of what happens in our adolescence shapes and defines our adult lives. And all of the frustrating symptoms of being a teenager are just signs that this transformation is working. In an intriguing venture into what most of us don’t usually think of, Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain teaches us a lot about the teenage brain. You’ll learn the science behind why your teenager says they hate you and pushes the limits on what’s safe. Most importantly, this book will help you see how to connect with these kids that are going through so much. Author Daniel J. Siegel also wrote many books about childhood development such as Aware, No-Drama Discipline, and The Yes Brain. He is thus well-equipped to share the science behind developing minds. Here are 3 of the most interesting lessons I learned about teenagers: What you think is crazy behavior is actually completely normal for adolescents. Knowing how the mind develops in youth can help you understand the importance of this time of life. Reflective conversation is a powerful tool to help prepare teenagers for adulthood, but must be done right to work. Are you ready to have your idea of the stereotypical teenager changed? Let’s begin!