Brain Changers

Educating parents and children about the multiple intelligence is always a worthwhile endeavor. This book translates Multiple Intelligence theory into very practical and illuminating activities in everyday life. Following this guidance would be a powerful experience for readers of all ages. -- Branton Shearer, PhD, creator and director, MIDAS (Multiple Intelligence Developmental Achievement Scales); author of 10 books including "Your Amazing Brain!" and "One Family: Many Remarkable Brains!"
In this engaging and insightful book, Dr. Sortino takes us deeper into how the brain works and how parents and teachers can be effective "brain changers" in a child's life. The excellent chapter on moral intelligence and how to help kids through the stages of moral reasoning is especially welcome at a time when poor moral reasoning is all too common among both adults and kids. The concluding chapter on neurofeedback and how to help children reduce anxiety and gain self-control by observing how their own brain is working offers a hopeful, much-needed option to the rush to medication. -- Thomas Lickona, PhD, author, "How to Raise Kind Kids: And Get Respect, Gratitude, and a Happier Family in the Bargain"
In order to create a better learning brain, students must be organized, adaptive, passionate, and secure about learning. Research and follow-up studies of these traits with theoretical knowledge may suggest why multiple intelligence, child development theory, moral development, cognitive development, neuroscience should be included in every parent and/or teacher's playbook. Dr. Sortino's excellent book Brain Changers: The Most Important Advances in Children's Learning and Intelligence introduces readers to those individuals who have made major contributions in the fields of education, psychology, neuroscience and child development. -- Mark Steinbrg, PhD, author, "ADD The 20-Hour Solution: Training Minds to Concentrate and Self-regulate Naturally Without Medication"
Brain Changers: he Most Important Advances in Children's Learning and Intelligence is Dr. Sortino's second book in his Brain Smart Trilogy. Dr. Sortino's book is well supported by up-to-date research, field studies and publications by notable learning theorists that include Dr. Jean Piaget, Dr. Lawrence Kohlberg, Dr. Eric Erikson and Dr. Howard Gardner to name but a few. Moreover, as a neurofeedback professional and neuroscientist, Dr. Sortino's book describes brain changing successes with clients of all ages. I highly recommend this book for teachers, therapists and/or anyone interested in ground breaking theories about how children learn more effectively. -- Dagmar Hoheneck-Smith, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist