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«The Kid's User Guide to a Human Life» by Rebecca Brenner

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«The Kid's User Guide to a Human Life» by Rebecca Brenner

«The Kid's User Guide to a Human Life» by Rebecca Brenner
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The Kids'User Guide to a Human Life: Book One: An Open Mind written by Rebecca Brenner and illustratedby Brooke Kemmerer offers kids a method for peace and stability throughout theconstantly changing and challenging growing up years.Today'sAmerican culture values busyness. Kids grow up involved in various sports andactivities. From an early age, they learn to quickly move from one activity tothe next, rarely taking time to rest. This constant activity can lead tostress, worry and illness. However, Brenner advocatesfor a different mindset, claiming that there is a better way to live.Pairedwith Kemmerer's detailed illustrations, Brenner offers a basic overview of thebrain and its many functions. She thoughtfully explains, in a way thatten-year-old children would understand, how the various parts of the brain worktogether and how it impacts the rest of the body. After clarifying theimportance and physical necessity of the brain, Brenner introduces apsychological concept, the Chattering Mind.Consideredthe default setting, the Chattering Mind is one that is continually thinkingand “talking” to itself. It is what helps people learn and rememberinformation, and it is also useful for getting us out of dangerous situationsby activating the sympathetic nervous system. However, Brenner warns that leftunchecked, the Chattering Mind can cause stress and anxiety, inducingunnecessary physical reactions that are harmful to our bodies.Thisvolume of TheKids' User Guide to a Human Life teacheschildren how to become aware of the Chattering Mind. Brenner walks them throughthree strategies of awareness, instructing them how to have a relaxed Open Mindinstead of a frantic Chattering one. Although geared toward a pre-teenaudience, readers of all ages can learn from Brenner's simple tips, resultingin a happier, healthier lifestyle.,