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Rachel Kelly, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Gift of Teenagers: Connect More, Worry Less published last year by Hachette, and ambassador for SANE and Rethink Mental Illness

Our scientific understanding of the adolescent brain is still in its infancy. But Growing Minds: The Science of Raising Thriving Teens brilliantly synthesises what we do know about brain-based strategies to improve the wellbeing not just of teenagers, but of us parents too. I love the way this book is so practical. There’s stuff on everything from how to change a teenager’s mindset, to ideas to get them to sleep more soundly; from how to understand the brain’s reward system, to ways we can help our teenagers connect to the kind of deeper values that give them purpose. I defy any parent or teacher not to finish this book and feel more positive and optimistic: that we can help our teens to flourish - and guess what? It might even be a fun ride with Katy Granville Chapman at your side.

From: Bethan | Date: 12/05/2026 14:23

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