Parts of the brain for kids: the crew that runs the show

Where the big feelings start, where the brakes live, and the two rules that shape every habit.

• How do you explain the amygdala to a child?Explain the amygdala to your child as Migo, a smoke detector that yells first and thinks later. Plus the hand model and what to say tonight.
• What is the prefrontal cortex? Explained for kidsWhat the prefrontal cortex does, why your kid’s brakes are still under construction, and how to help Fronti grow. Plain words, things to try tonight.
• Neuroplasticity for kids: how does a child’s brain change?Neuroplasticity for kids, explained: the brain changes from what’s repeated. Meet Plasti, the path-maker, and learn habits to try tonight.
• What is co-regulation? How kids borrow your calmCo-regulation explained: how a calm adult helps a child settle big feelings. Meet Duo, the calm teammate, with simple steps to try tonight.

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