{"product_id":"how-to-train-your-amygdala-by-anna-housley-juster","title":"How to Train Your Amygdala by Anna Housley Juster","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 2024 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite Winner. Your amygdala works hard to protect you from danger, but what about when it gets things wrong? This amusing character-driven narrative helps children learn to calm their amygdala and control their fight-flight-freeze impulses. The amygdala is the brain's alarm system that alerts for danger, but sometimes it gets things wrong and needs help calming down. In this picture book, young readers receive kid-friendly information about the amygdala from the amygdala, how it can sometimes get confused, and simple ideas to calm and train it. The amygdala in How to Train Your Amygdala makes complicated concepts accessible to children so they can understand their bodies, practice impulse control, and boost their self-regulation. \"You have probably never seen me before, but I am right here in your brain. There is an amygdala in everyone’s brain. It’s true! All humans have one. Many other animals do too.\" Throughout the book, the amygdala and the reader practice anxiety-calming and mindfulness strategies such as deep breathing, visualization, and progressive relaxation. With anxiety on the rise among children, learning how to calm the amygdala is a critical life skill. Additional content at the back of the book includes an amygdala's training playbook for kids and more information for adults to help reinforce the book's message. Read more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the brand Kids encounter challenges everywhere—at home, in school, and in the wider world. Regardless of the choices, changes, and opportunities they face, Free Spirit has remained dedicated to equipping children and teens, along with the adults who support them, with the tools to think independently, tackle obstacles, and create a positive impact in the world. Why Free Spirit? For 40 years, Free Spirit has empowered children and teens with tools to think independently, overcome challenges, and create change. Free Spirit Best Sellers Visit the Store\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the Publisher How to Train Your Amygdala What Is the Amygdala? (Say It With Me!) Meet the amygdala - the part of your brain that helps keep you safe. When big feelings take over, your amygdala jumps into action. This playful introduction helps kids understand what’s happening inside their brains and how to respond in calmer, more thoughtful ways. How to Train Your Amygdala Your amygdala is always on guard to keep you safe - but sometimes it reacts a little too quickly. This engaging, character-driven story helps children understand why big reactions happen and how to manage them. Kids learn simple ways to calm their bodies, handle strong emotions, and move from “fight-or-flight” to feeling safe and in control. Build Self-Control and Emotional Awareness This relatable moment helps children connect emotions to physical reactions in their bodies. By understanding what happens when the amygdala takes over, kids can learn to pause, reflect, and make better choices. The result: stronger impulse control, improved self-regulation, and more confident responses in everyday situations. The Amygdala Training Manual for Kids Try simple strategies that help calm big feelings Find your favorite calming breath technique Practice daily to build confidence Pause, reset, and feel in control\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Free Spirit Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990767681721,"sku":"8885543736","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/7871\/0713\/files\/9798885543736.jpg?v=1785345587","url":"https:\/\/www.bestbuybook.com\/products\/how-to-train-your-amygdala-by-anna-housley-juster","provider":"BestBuyBook","version":"1.0","type":"link"}