Costa Mesa, California—(Newsfile Corp. – March 7, 2024) — Neuropsychiatrist and #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Daniel Amen, in collaboration with child psychologist Dr. Charles Fay, has released a new book that fills a crucial gap in parenting resources. Their work emphasizes the importance of nurturing both the mind and brains of children (and their parents) to raise resilient and strong individuals.
Released on March 26, 2024, this much-anticipated book is titled Raising Mentally Strong Kids: How to Combine the Power of Neuroscience with Love and Logic to Grow Confident, Kind, Responsible, and Resilient Children and Young Adults. Currently, the book is available for pre-order through Amazon and other major retailers.
In today’s world, where many children and young adults face significant challenges, parents are in search of effective methods to raise mentally healthy kids who are ready to succeed. This book provides research-based guidance to parents who are feeling overwhelmed and in need of assistance.
In this groundbreaking work, where the science of the brain meets love and logic, Dr. Amen and Dr. Fay offer practical strategies for parents to help children of all ages turn behavioral challenges, such as defiance, meltdowns, and power struggles, into opportunities for growth. The book focuses on helping children become:
- Responsible, confident, kind, and resilient
- Better equipped to make sound decisions
- More focused and motivated
- Capable of forming healthy relationships, among other qualities
The approach presented in this book is designed to guide parents in nurturing children who are on track to reach their full potential, including achieving optimal mental health.
“In this book, I will provide you with a wealth of information to help you and your children develop strong brains,” said Dr. Amen, co-author and double-board certified psychiatrist and founder of Amen Clinics and BrainMD. “It’s been my life’s passion, and it is an honor to share it with you.”
About the Authors
Dr. Daniel G. Amen
Dr. Daniel Amen is the founder and CEO of Amen Clinics, which operates 11 sites across the United States. He is a 12-time New York Times bestselling author, physician, double-board certified psychiatrist, and former US Army infantry medic. Amen Clinics holds the world’s largest database of brain scans related to behavior, with over 250,000 scans from patients across 155 countries.
Dr. Amen’s research team has published more than 85 scientific articles, and his work was recognized by Discover Magazine as one of the Top Science Stories of 2015. Additionally, he has written, produced, and hosted 17 brain-related national public television specials that have been viewed by over 135,000 people in North America. His expertise has been featured on several TV programs, including Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, The Doctors, Today Show, Good Morning America, and The View. With over 3.3 million followers on Instagram and 2.6 million on TikTok, Dr. Amen is widely regarded as an outstanding educator.
Dr. Charles Fay
Dr. Charles Fay is a parent, internationally recognized author, consultant, and accomplished public speaker.
Dr. Fay has provided clear and practical solutions for millions of parents, educators, and mental health professionals worldwide to address common and challenging youth behaviors. These solutions are based on years of research and clinical experience working with severely disturbed youth and their families in psychiatric hospitals, public and private schools, and home settings.Dr. Fay’s interest in education and psychology was ignited by years of exposure to leading experts in these fields, thanks to his involvement in training events with his father, Jim Fay. Jim Fay is one of the country’s leading authorities on child discipline, with over fifty years of experience in public education. The internationally renowned Love and Logic approach was developed as Charles Fay grew up. He often quips, “I think that’s why I became a psychologist…just to figure out what they were doing to me as a kid. But…let me be clear…I absolutely adore my mom and dad as a result.”
