Blame My Brain: the Amazing Teenage Brain Revealed

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For me this was always the least important chapter. I’d always been clear that any observed differences between how male brains and female brains work were up for debate, at least in the sense that many (most?) of any different behaviours could be put down to nurture (society) more than nature (biology) but that there are some differences that we observe that are more likely to be down to biology – and that those differences are not, in my view, very interesting or meaningful. I was also clear that any differences stemming from biology do not have to dictate behaviour or skills. Boys and girls, and women and men, can become equally skilled in any area, through practice, teaching and determination. Even if centuries/millennia of human females more often having caring or gathering roles and males more often having combative or hunting roles might have created patterns of typical skill-sets, this does not mean that each can’t very easily learn the other set of skills. Skills come from what you do rather than what you’re given. Sturm's team is working to isolate the part of the brain in control of embarrassment. They've found that the feeling of embarrassment that comes with experiences such as hearing your own singing is isolated to a thumb-sized bit of tissue deep within your brain. Nicola Morgan's carefully researched, accessible and humorous examination of the ups and downs of the teenage brain has chapters dealing with powerful emotions, the need for more sleep, the urge to take risks, the difference between genders and the reasons behind addiction or depression. Protect some time every day to talk about their interests, even though these interests may not match yours

Very informative book! I recommend it to any parent, teen or person who interacts with teenagers on a regular basis. This book really helps understand what is going on inside the heads of teenagers. As mentioned in the section on emotions, for teenagers the sense of self (knowing who you are) is particularly important. Being accepted by peers is more important than being accepted by family, and this has an impact on feelings of self-worth.

The revised edition of this classic book contains important new research, including information about the discovery of mirror neurons and their effect on the teenage brain. Most importantly, Nicola cares about your wellbeing and has masses of science-based advice to help you be healthier, stronger, happier and more successful. Some random facts:

Nicola Morgan is one of our leading writers for teenagers: an award-winning novelist and expert in the teenage brain and mental health, who is invited all over the world to talk on a huge variety of fascinating topics. Nicola has won many awards, including Scottish Children’s Book of the Year twice. Her novel, Wasted, was on lots of award lists and nominated for the Carnegie Medal. Fleshmarket is popular in schools and Mondays are Red continues to inspire and enthral. In 2018, she was awarded the School Library Association’s prestigious award for Outstanding Contribution to Information Books. She has written about teenage brains, stress, anxiety, peer pressure and friendships, human behaviour, life online, body image and sleep.

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