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.

A very insightful and practical book. It offers helpful advice and real-life strategies for raising confident and resilient children. Definitely worth reading.

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.

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

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.

"How to Raise Mentally Strong Kids" by Dr. Daniel Amen is a must-read for any parent looking to nurture emotional resilience in their children. The book is packed with science-backed strategies, practical tips, and real-life examples that make complex brain health concepts easy to understand. Dr. Amen emphasizes the importance of nutrition, positive thinking, and mindfulness in child development. I especially appreciated the actionable steps to help kids manage stress and build confidence. Highly recommend for parents who want to raise happy, resilient, and emotionally strong children!

Amazing book! It’s easy to read and written with compassion, you can tell the authors are people who truly care about the work they do and the people they want to help. The book gives examples how to become a better parent by understanding the brain and psychology. The book puts yourself as the parent in different scenarios imagining talking with your children, how to better themselves become self-aware, make good decisions, etc.

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.

Highly recommend. Great book for parents! I listened to the audiobook then bought the physical copy afterwards so I could go back and highlight and tab pages. So much useful information that has really helped me parent my 3 and 5 year old. I have adhd and my 5 year old does as well. I find this book has helped me with this.

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