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This week's lesson: 

Lesson 15: Emotions and Your Brain

Summary: In this week’s lesson, your child will learn how different parts of their brains play a part in managing their strong emotions.

Question: Ask your child to teach you about some of the different parts of the brain and how they manage emotions. Look up a picture or video of the brain and learn some more!

Other SEL Resources: ParenTeenConnect.org, a free website for parents and their teens created by the makers of Second Step® Middle School, is a great resource for middle school families. It provides expert advice and practical tools for dealing with real parent-teen issues.