The revolutionary new book from the internationalbestselling author ofHunt, Gather, Parent.

Why do video games include missions?

Why does junk food give us cravings?

Because they tap into dopamine, the neurotransmitter thatmotivates us to want more.

Companies and developers use knowledge of how dopamineaffects our childrens brains to sell them screens, games and ultra-processedfoods. InDopamine Kids, Michaeleen Doucleff, bestselling authorofHunt, Gather, Parent, empowers parents with this same knowledge,but instead shows how to utilize it to reinforce positive habits, activitiesand lifestyle choices.

Through five simple and science-backed steps, shedemonstrates how to identify unhealthy hobbies and re-direct your childsmotivation to build positive ones. Swap binge-watching with reading. Replacethe excitement of screens with the thrill of outdoor activities. Substituteultra-processed foods for the joy of baking.

By understanding and harnessing the power of dopamine, wecan help our children build independence, concentration, strong mental healthand, above all, thrive in an ever-changing world.

About the Author

Michaeleen Doucleff has reported for NPRs ScienceDesk for more than decade and is the author of the New York Times bestseller Hunt,Gather, Parent.

In 2015, she was part of the team that earned a GeorgeFoster Peabody award for its coverage of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.Prior to joining NPR, Doucleff spent nearly a decade as a research chemist,including a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institutes of Health.

She has a doctorate of chemistry from the University ofCalifornia, Berkeley, and a bachelor of science from the California Instituteof Technology. She lives with her husband and daughter in Texas.