Educating parents and children about the multiple intelligence is always a worthwhile endeavor. This book translates Multiple Intelligence theory into very practical and illuminating activities in everyday life. Following this guidance would be a powerful experience for readers of all ages.

Branton Shearer, PhD, creator and director, MIDAS (Multiple Intelligence Developmental Achievement Scales); author of 10 books including “Your Amazing Brain!” and “One Family: Many Remarkable Brains!”

In this engaging and insightful book, Dr. Sortino takes us deeper into how the brain works and how parents and teachers can be effective “brain changers” in a child’s life. The excellent chapter on moral intelligence and how to help kids through the stages of moral reasoning is especially welcome at a time when poor moral reasoning is all too common among both adults and kids. The concluding chapter on neurofeedback and how to help children reduce anxiety and gain self-control by observing how their own brain is working offers a hopeful, much-needed option to the rush to medication.

Thomas Lickona, PhD, author, “How to Raise Kind Kids: And Get Respect, Gratitude, and a Happier Family in the Bargain”

In order to create a better learning brain, students must be organized, adaptive, passionate, and secure about learning. Research and follow-up studies of these traits with theoretical knowledge may suggest why multiple intelligence, child development theory, moral development, cognitive development, neuroscience should be included in every parent and/or teacher’s playbook. Dr. Sortino’s excellent book Brain Changers: The Most Important Advances in Children’s Learning and Intelligence introduces readers to those individuals who have made major contributions in the fields of education, psychology, neuroscience and child development.

Mark Steinbrg, PhD, author, “ADD The 20-Hour Solution: Training Minds to Concentrate and Self-regulate Naturally Without Medication”

Brain Changers: he Most Important Advances in Children’s Learning and Intelligence is Dr. Sortino’s second book in his Brain Smart Trilogy. Dr. Sortino’s book is well supported by up-to-date research, field studies and publications by notable learning theorists that include Dr. Jean Piaget, Dr. Lawrence Kohlberg, Dr. Eric Erikson and Dr. Howard Gardner to name but a few. Moreover, as a neurofeedback professional and neuroscientist, Dr. Sortino’s book describes brain changing successes with clients of all ages. I highly recommend this book for teachers, therapists and/or anyone interested in ground breaking theories about how children learn more effectively.

Dagmar Hoheneck-Smith, MD, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Santa Rosa, CA