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Frances E. Jensen, Amy Ellis Nutt

The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults

Frances E. Jensen, Amy Ellis NuttNonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014

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Frances E. Jensen, Amy Ellis Nutt

The Teenage Brain

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Teenage Brain by Frances E. Jensen and Amy Ellis Nutt offers parents a neuroscientific guide to understanding the adolescent brain, its developmental changes, and their effects on behavior. Jensen combines scientific research with real-life stories to explore topics such as sleep patterns, risk-taking, and neuroplasticity, providing practical strategies for supporting teenagers through this critical period. Topics include addiction, mental health disorders, and concussions.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.2

7,362 ratings

70%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Teenage Brain by Frances E. Jensen and Amy Ellis Nutt is praised for its comprehensive insights into adolescent brain development, blending scientific research with practical advice for parents and educators. Some reviews note that the writing can be overly technical and repetitive, but overall, it's valued for its accessible explanation of complex neuroscience concepts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Teenage Brain?

Readers passionate about neuroscience and adolescent psychology will find The Teenage Brain by Frances E. Jensen and Amy Ellis Nutt insightful. Similar in depth to works like Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain, it appeals to parents, educators, and health professionals seeking to understand teenage behavior.

4.2

7,362 ratings

70%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

384

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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