Live wires : neuro-parenting to ignite your teen's brain insulating your child against college frenzy, achievement mania & media explosion / Judith Widener Muir ; with an Introduction by L. Todd Rose.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Muir, Judith Widener, 1946-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Parent and teenager.

Adolescent psychology.

Cognitive psychology.

Brain.

Neuropsychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (161 p.)

Place of Publication:

Houston, Tex. : Bright Sky Press, 2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In our competitive, digital world, parenting has become increasingly goal-oriented. Teens and parents alike are plagued by anxiety arising from the ultra-competitive college admissions process. Debates rage over best practices for guaranteeing prestigious Ivy-League admissions, and the age-old question of nature versus nurture still sparks battles among scientists, educators and parents. In this charged environment, how do we insulate our children against the forces of college frenzy, achievement mania and media explosion and still ignite the passion for learning and life that will bring them success? From her perspective as an educator, college counselor, parent and grandparent, Judy Muir uses the latest neuro-scientific findings to provide a voice of reason in the heated debate. She reminds us that-whether we act in the name of ego, fear or love-our children are not science projects to manipulate for optimum results. Each child is born with a specific set of genes. Only through understanding how these genes wire the brain can we create the environments that allow our children to attain the greatest genetic flourish possible. When we understand the real relationship between experience and the brain, we can help teens maximize their potential without harming them.

Contents:

""Copyright""; ""Title""; ""Table of Contents""; ""Introduction""; ""Chapter 01: Your Genes Do Not Have to Be Your Destiny""; ""Chapter 02: Brain Basics""; ""Chapter 03: The Amazing Teen Brain""; ""Chapter 04: Healthy Brain Development""; ""Chapter 05: Don't Stress Me Out!""; ""Chapter 06: The Hidden Cost of Sleep Debt""; ""Chapter 07: Be Here Now""; ""Chapter 08: Media: Managing Its Potential""; ""Chapter 09: Getting into the Right College""; ""My Hope for my Family and Yours""; ""Acknowledgements""; ""Author Bio""; ""Notes""; ""Chapter Notes""; ""References""

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

ISBN:

1-936474-68-9