My Hidden Chimp

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Discover how ten essential habits can empower children to understand and manage their emotions and behavior in this insightful new educational book. The author, renowned for the chimp management mind model and the bestselling The Chimp Paradox, provides parents, teachers, and caregivers with practical strategies to help children cultivate healthy lifelong habits. The book presents the science behind these habits in an accessible manner, featuring exercises and activities that encourage children to engage with the concepts and apply them in real life. It simplifies neuroscience to ensure children can grasp and utilize these ideas effectively. Serving as a companion to The Silent Guides, this work addresses how to manage our minds from childhood through adulthood. Professor Steve Peters articulates neuroscience clearly, introducing ten straightforward habits that both adults and children can adopt to navigate daily challenges. Key habits include smiling, discussing feelings, apologizing, and asking for help. By elucidating the developing 'chimp' brain in children, the author illustrates how these habits can foster emotional intelligence and behavioral management, ensuring they are retained for life. This groundbreaking book continues the legacy of The Chimp Paradox, offering invaluable insights for nurturing emotional well-being.