https://wijnandbaretta.com/authors/nutt-amy-ellis/Recent content in Nutt, Amy Ellis on Wijnand Barettahttps://wijnandbaretta.com/images/og-default.pnghttps://wijnandbaretta.com/images/og-default.pngHugo -- 0.152.2enMon, 21 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://wijnandbaretta.com/books/the-teenage-brain-a-neuroscientist-s-survival-guide-to-raising-adolescents-and-young-adults/Mon, 21 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000https://wijnandbaretta.com/books/the-teenage-brain-a-neuroscientist-s-survival-guide-to-raising-adolescents-and-young-adults/<h1 id="the-teenage-brain-a-neuroscientists-survival-guide-to-raising-adolescents-and-young-adults">The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist&rsquo;s Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults</h1> <h2 id="summary">Summary</h2> <p>&ldquo;The Teenage Brain,&rdquo; authored by Frances E. Jensen and Amy Ellis Nutt, delves into the complexities of the adolescent brain from a neuroscientific perspective. The book explores how brain development impacts teenagers’ behavior, emotions, and decision-making processes. Jensen, a neuroscientist, offers insights gained from both personal experiences as a mother and her extensive research. The book covers various topics, including the influence of drugs, peer pressure, and technology on the adolescent brain. It also highlights the plasticity of the teenage brain, suggesting that this period is crucial for learning and growth.</p>