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dbg108's review against another edition
3.0
More for adults working through their own adolescence. But there are some applicable practices and tips for parenting adolescents.
chubirka's review against another edition
1.0
I was forced to read this book for a class and hated every minute of it. Besides being poorly written, it is filled with inaccuracies and gross oversimplifications about neuroscience. For example, Siegel goes on and on about the triune brain, but neuroscientists debunked this theory in the 80s. The worst part is his cultural appropriation of Buddhist meditation techniques. He massacres the practice in a way no lay or religious teacher would ever do. I want a refund for the book and the time I wasted on it. Oh and if I had to read one more of his sentences that started with “research shows,” I was going to scream. He didn’t bother to include any endnotes or references, so am I supposed to take his word for the “research?”
e_silverberg's review against another edition
2.0
This book was not only repetitive and not engaging, but presented itself as fact and rooted and research with not a single citation. Oh wait… except for the times when the author cited his own previous works.
1teachingnomad's review against another edition
3.0
Great information and the author can convey that information in a way that makes sense. 5* for content, 3* because it was just not engaging.
aqualing's review against another edition
3.0
Really a parenting book, not science specific as I expected.
traeh's review against another edition
4.0
I’m glad I read this book. I listened to the audio but want to buy a hard copy so I can highlight and make notes. Excellent info on brain development and healing. It gives a lot of hope for folks who may have attachment disorders and helped shine a light on how to help adolescents thrive as their brain changes into adulthood. I recommend it.