Classic bookEvidence: Expert opinionAges 12–18
Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain
Author or publisher Daniel J. Siegel Published 2013 Reviewed by Edustack editors Last checked 13 Nov 2026
Evidence: A psychiatrist's account of the teenage brain for parents and teens. Evidence level: expert opinion.
1What parents should know
Presents teenage intensity, risk-taking and the push for independence as part of healthy brain development, and how parents can stay connected.
2Source and checks
https://drdansiegel.com/book/brainstorm/ Daniel J. Siegel. Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain. 2013. TarcherPerigee / Penguin (2015 paperback). ISBN 9780399168833 Link working · 13 Nov 2026 · checked automatically every month
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