Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain Daniel J. Siegel Book

Brainstorm: the power and purpose of the teenage brain by Daniel J. Siegel M — BRAND NEW paperback (ISBN: 9781922247452). Ideal for parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone who wants to understand and connect with adolescents, this bestselling-author title translates cutting-edge neuroscience into compassionate, practical guidance. If you’re facing mood swings, risk-taking, or friction at home or school, this book offers a roadmap to turn conflict into connection.

In Brainstorm, acclaimed neuropsychiatrist Daniel J. Siegel explains why the teenage years (roughly ages 12–24) bring dramatic brain changes that shape emotion, identity, and behavior. Rather than treating adolescence as a problem to fix, Siegel frames it as a powerful developmental window full of opportunity — for creativity, integration, and relationship growth. Readers get clear science plus actionable strategies to support teens through this critical life stage.

What’s inside this paperback edition

• Accessible neuroscience: Clear explanations of how neural networks reconfigure during adolescence and why that can lead to unpredictability, intensity, and exploration.
• Practical parenting tools: Real-world techniques to promote communication, de-escalate conflict, and strengthen emotional regulation without being punitive.
• Teen-centered perspective: Guidance for helping young people harness risk-taking and novelty-seeking in positive ways that build resilience and identity.
• Evidence-based insights: Rooted in Siegel’s extensive clinical experience and current brain research, making complex ideas usable for everyday family life.

About the author

Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and completed postgraduate training at UCLA in pediatrics and child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. He is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine, founding co-director of UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center, and executive director of the Mindsight Institute. As the bestselling author of Parenting from the Inside Out and The Whole-Brain Child, Siegel is trusted by parents and professionals for combining neuroscience, mindfulness, and practical parenting strategies.

Benefits at a glance

• Helps caregivers understand the why behind adolescent behavior — less worry, more effective response
• Equips teachers and counselors with tools for classroom and clinical settings
• Supports teens in turning emotional intensity into personal growth
• Perfect as a reference for parenting groups, book clubs, or family reading

Whether you’re navigating the early teen years or supporting a young adult finding their path, Brainstorm: the power and purpose of the teenage brain by Daniel J. Siegel M is a compassionate, research-informed guide that reframes adolescence as a time of possibility. This paperback edition (Condition: BRAND NEW, ISBN: 9781922247452) makes an excellent gift for parents, educators, and anyone invested in helping teens thrive — a practical, timeless resource for fostering stronger family bonds and lifelong emotional intelligence.