Brain-Based Life Hacks for Kids!

Brain-Based Life Hacks is made for Tweens and Teens. This book teaches kids 10 Secret Strategies to live a happy, meaningful, balanced and productive life Throughout the book, kids learn how to apply the 4 Happiness Chemicals: Oxytocin, Serotonin, Dopamine and Endorphins to various situations in their lives (friendships, taking risks, balancing the use of smart phones and binge-watching Netflix, goal-setting and more )Kids will learn: -The function of neurons & neurotransmitters-How to activate the 4 happiness chemicals in their lives-How to be Secret Kindness Agent & activate their "helper's high"-Be self-compassionate and understand the role of the inner critic and the inner ally-The power of "no" means saying "yes" to yourself-Understand how they like to spend their time (e.g., introvert, extrovert, activities they enjoy)-Gain confidence by learning specific strategies to say "no"-Develop authentic friendships (understand red light, yellow light and green light friendships)-Learn specific conflict resolution skills to address conflicts (e.g., don't fall into the ostrich trap )-Know the difference between positive and negative peer pressure-Identify and label examples of negative peer pressure (e.g., the popular, reasoning, put-downs, huddle)-Identify dopamine loops (e.g., smart phones, binge watching Netflix) & create countermovements to help stop the loop from continuing-Create unique passion projects utilizing a unique formula provided by Cortex College Consulting that helps kids translate their interests & skills into action-Achieve goals through intention setting and the power of the 3 W's-Use the strategy of temptation bundling to achieve goals-Practice gratitude to develop a positive mindset-Co-Create a Contract with parents or teachers to achieving their goals with pre-determined rewards *This curriculum was developed by Dr. Amita Roy Shah based on her education and expertise. She has an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Teaching from Teachers College, Columbia University. She was a former teacher for Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). She is currently a Professor in the Child and Adolescent Development Department at San Jose State University.