How to Train Your Amygdala

"This is a really cool book, packed full of lots of great information about the brain and why one needs to be in control of their emotions. I would recommend this as a great book for families to read and practice together."

* Kids Book Buzz *
“I’m thrilled that Anna's wonderful book How to Train Your Amygdala is available to children, families, and educators. Anna’s expertise in child development and experience as a mental health clinician are apparent on every page of this beautiful book that guides both children and adults on a fascinating journey. The strategies on how to reduce anxiety and help young children navigate stressful situations are incredibly valuable and should be shared far and wide.” -- Sue Gaon, Vice President, Lakeshore Learning Materials
“How to Train Your Amygdala provides children with an easily accessible explanation of the amygdala and what it does for your body. Unlike many children’s books, How to Train Your Amygdala gives children a clear and accurate explanation for their feelings, helping to demystify for them why they feel certain ways at certain times. It also provides clear and actionable strategies for coping with overwhelming emotions. The guide for adults is an excellent support for assisting one’s children in using techniques to help regulate their emotions.” -- Erin O'Connor, Professor, Program Head of Early Childhood Education at New York University, co-host of the parenting podcast Parenting Understood, and Chief of Education at Cooper
“This creative, beautifully illustrated, engaging book is a delightful resource to help children and their grown-ups understand the mind-body connection. Absolutely love the Amygdala character, who shares the power of mindfulness strategies to help calm our minds and bodies when having big feelings.” -- Rosemarie T. Truglio, Ph.D., SVP, Curriculum & Content, Sesame Workshop
“The world would be a better place if every child and adult knew the word amygdala and even better—how to train it! This book does just that and is filled with powerful messages and illustrations that can help nurture children’s emotional well-being in fun, gentle, and reassuring ways. Now, excuse me while I go to take some deep breaths and give my amygdala a big hug!” -- Jane Park, educational content expert, mom, and Senior Content Strategist at Google Kids & Families
“How to Train Your Amygdala is thoughtful and well written. It illustrates the brain, anxiety, and self-help options that are accessible to children. I shared the book with my niece who struggles with anxiety, and she was actively engaged in the material and practiced the strategies as we read. She especially loved the kitten. I highly recommend this book for parents and children as a helpful tool toward emotional development.” -- Phillip Laidlaw, Psy.D., licensed psychologist, child and family therapist, clinical supervisor, and mentor in Framingham