Raising Mentally Strong Kids: How to Combine the Power of Neuroscience with Love and Logic to Grow Confident, Kind, Responsible, and Resilient Children and Young Adults

We've all heard a young parent's lament: "I wish my baby had come with a manual!" Well guess what! They DO now! Whether you are parents to be, have a new baby or older kiddo and wonder about your parenting skills - this incredible book by Dr. Amen - is the BEST I have ever read! From birth through those challenging teen years and beyond ... what a game changer! Buy this! Highly recommend, and as a great grandmother, wish this had been available back in 1960's through the 1990's for me. Even touches on things like if divorce happens in your family. Such a valuable resource. I read the whole book before I sent it off to my grandson and his wife to enjoy as a wonderful resource for their two baby girls. Yes, it does touch on everything from toddler tantrums to when to let your daughter date! The perfect child rearing "manual", written in very easy to digest chapters and for everyone's ability to grasp.

Love love love this book! It really puts parenting into perspective and gives very helpful tools to use that actually work. Wonderful book!

As a brain health certified trainer with a passion for empowering women and children, I devoured Dr. Amen and Dr. Charles Fay's "Raising Mentally Strong Kids." This book goes beyond the typical parenting guide, offering a unique perspective that combines the power of neuroscience with practical parenting strategies. Dr. Amen's unique approach blends cutting-edge neuroscience with practical parenting strategies. He doesn't just tell you what to do, he explains the "why" behind it all, giving you a deeper understanding of how a child's brain develops and what you can do to nurture its strength and resilience. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your journey with children, "Raising Mentally Strong Kids" is a must-read. It's a comprehensive guide that equips you with the knowledge and tools to help children build strong, healthy brains and thrive in today's world. This book isn't just for parents! Educators, childcare providers, and anyone who interacts with children can benefit from this knowledge. By understanding how a child's brain works, you can better support their mental and emotional well-being.

Its hard to find a book that uses evidence to support their claims. This one does that. They cite their studies and back up everything they say with evidence. Its a good read for anyone with kids of any age.

Definitely struggled with the readers overall tone, but absolutely worth it if you can make it through. I love the advice, and I have been using it with my kid. It’s been super helpful and effective. It definitely gets easier the more you do it.

Great book.

I just finished reading Raising Mentally Strong Kids and loved the practical techniques for many difficult parenting situations. I love that this book uses proven strategies based on love and logic. I am a grandmother now, and wish I had this book when raising my daughter. If you have really limited time to read a book, start at the end - the final chapter lists 130 strategies to get started. But this book is what I call an "easy read", and offers numerous sample conversations and language as guidance for many common parenting problems. I also love the emphasis that it is never too late to make these changes, even for adult children who perhaps are struggling with the transition to adult responsibilities.

I have 5yr old twins and have been listening to Dr. Amens podcast for different things and he just gives great advise. So, I found out about this book I was excited to listen to it. I did get the hardcopy but also got a free 60 days of the audio book which was so much better for me as I don't have time to read. So, I have been listing to the book while driving or even when I shower. I did know some of the things but have learned so much and even just the reminders of what I know from 2 Dr's was great. It even has a chapter on bullying and how to train your kids to not get bullied. I will be highlighting the book and using a lot of this information. What I have put in place has worked great so far. We all know that ever kid is different and so you have to use different ways with each child, my twins are night and day, but I think this could help a lot of people! I have showed the book to so many people and plan to add this to my baby shower gift ideas.

To read it twice or better to write it down to not forget. Recommended for all parents . Maybe will back to this book later

Great book, fantastic advice, great writing

I haven’t quite finished the book yet, but I would already recommend it to any parent. What I really appreciate is the combination of neuroscience and practical parenting advice. Dr. Daniel Amen brings a strong medical and brain-based perspective, while Dr. Charles Fay (known for his work around Love and Logic) adds very actionable, real-life strategies. That mix makes the content both insightful and easy to apply. The book is full of relatable examples and stories, which make it a really engaging read—not too theoretical, but grounded in everyday parenting situations. I’ve already taken away quite a few ideas that I can implement straight away. If you’re looking for a parenting book that is both evidence-based and practical, this is definitely worth reading.

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J’ai appris un approche différente dans l’éducation des mes enfants.