Brains – they are such fascinating orbs that sit right on top of our heads.  What would we do without them?  Much of my work has involved explaining how our brains develop and how they wire the trillions of connections that shape what we think, feel and do.  Neuroscience made so many recent fascinating discoveries that I wrote Why Do They Act That Way? A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen.  My talks on self-discipline and No also rest on how children’s brains develop. 

Well it turns out that brains are not only fascinating to us adults, but kids, too.  Two kids, Bo Erik and Shennendoah, found that they love learning about brains and are taking their interest to a whole new level.  With the help of some adults, the Neuro Kids built a website (http://www.neurokids.org) dedicated to teaching kids about brains – even animal brains.  Filled with fun facts, games, book reviews, blogs and more (even an interview with me), Neuro Kids is a great place for kids to learn about that orb that sits right on top of their heads.   I certainly enjoyed talking to them.   Do you have a story about how Why Do They Act That Way influenced how you parent?  Send your comments in.

David Walsh