Born to Be Wild

Yes, it's incisive, engaging and beautifully written. Yes, it's well grounded in the science and provides practical, clear and thoughtful advice. But what I found most outstanding, at an emotional level, is that this book brought me back to myself as a teenager, reliving a state of mind I had almost forgotten.... and it gave me a clearer notion of what was actually going on inside my brain. --Harold Alan Pincus, M.D., Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University <p/> From the opening paragraph, it's crystal clear that you're embarking on a fascinating ride helmed by a masterful storyteller and highly insightful expert in adolescent development, who is also a dad. Dr. Shatkin's advice is evidence-based, no nonsense and doable. After reading this book, you will not only understand teens - you will also understand a lot more about yourself and how to be a better parent. Born to Be Wild should be in the hands of every parent. It will not only help you raise resilient teens but also save lives. --Michele Borba Ed.D., Educational Psychologist and author of UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World <p/> Face facts, says Dr. Jess Shatkin: Kids take risks even though they know it is risky! They do so because their brains are wired that way--an evolutionary mandate, as he so wonderfully describes. But the battle with youth is not lost if you know what to do and say. This smart, engaging book by a great child psychiatrist and educator will show you how. --Lloyd I. Sederer, MD, Chief Medical Officer, New York State Office of Mental Health <p/> This book is brilliantly written, incredibly informative, and presented in a comfortable down-to-earth manner. It is definitely going to be my new go-to referral reading for parents, educators, and therapists who will better understand why kids do the darndest things. --Dr Laura Schlessinger, Marriage and Family Therapist, SiriusXM Radio host