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291: Teaching Your Kid to Harness Their Brain, with Anna Housley Juster, Ph.D., LICSW

Beautifully Complex

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Understanding the Amygdala: Supporting Children's Emotions

This chapter focuses on the importance of the amygdala in children's emotional and cognitive development, outlining how it influences their responses to threats. It discusses strategies for educating children about their emotional brains and provides tools for parents and teachers to support emotional resilience. The chapter emphasizes the need for understanding, validation, and effective communication to help children navigate anxiety and fear.

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