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"What Were You Thinking!?" Book

"What Were You Thinking!?" Book

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If you’ve ever wondered, “What were you thinking!?” while navigating a toddler meltdown, a boundary-testing tween or a teenager’s questionable decision, this book is for you.

In this practical, entertaining guide, Nathan Wallis helps you see the brain behind your child’s behaviour, from birth through to adulthood.

Drawing on decades of work with families and in neuroscience education, Nathan translates the science of the developing brain into clear, relatable guidance.

Discover what is changing in your child’s brain at each stage, why emotions can run high, and how to respond in ways that support learning, connection and resilience.

You’ll also explore the remarkable capacity of the brain to adapt, grow and heal, offering reassurance for children and adults alike.

This is essential reading for parents, caregivers and educators who want to parent smarter, feel more confident, and raise happy, engaged and resilient humans.
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“It’s packed full of the neuroscience behind their actions—and our reactions to it—and offers practical advice with humour and warmth.”

— RNZ, Nine to Noon

What People Are Saying About "What Were you Thinking!?"

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    "An informed, plain-speaking guided tour through the four chambers of the brain for parents, carers, or anybody interested in how we think and react to the world.”
    — The Sydney Morning Herald

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    “[He] demystifies why the teenage brain feels ‘closed for renovations’, offering ‘lightbulb moments’ on discipline, emotional regulation, and decision-making.”
    — Emma Stilwell, Librarian, Christ’s College

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    "Nathan writes as he talks in a friendly conversational style. I can hear his voice as I read. He brings this critically important information that parents need to know into everyday language."
    — Shirley (Via The Nile)

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