Dopamine Kids: A Science-Based Plan to Rewire Your Child's Brain and Take Back Your Family in the Age of Screens and Ultraprocessed Foods

The revolutionary new book from the international bestselling author of <em>Hunt, Gather, Parent.</em><br /><br /><strong>Why do video games include missions?</strong><br /><br /><strong>Why does junk food give us cravings?</strong><br /><br /><strong>Because they tap into dopamine, the neurotransmitter that motivates us to want more.</strong><br /><br />Companies and developers use knowledge of how dopamine affects our children’s brains to sell them screens, games and ultra-processed foods. In <em>Dopamine Kids</em>, Michaeleen Doucleff, bestselling author of <em>Hunt, Gather, Parent</em>, empowers parents with this same knowledge, but instead shows how to utilize it to reinforce positive habits, activities and lifestyle choices.<br /><br />Through five simple and science-backed steps, she demonstrates how to identify unhealthy hobbies and re-direct your child’s motivation to build positive ones. Swap binge-watching with reading. Replace the excitement of screens with the thrill of outdoor activities. Substitute ultra-processed foods for the joy of baking.<br /><br />By understanding and harnessing the power of dopamine, we can help our children build independence, concentration, strong mental health and, above all, thrive in an ever-changing world.