Anette Prehn facts for kids
Anette Prehn (born in 1975) is a Danish author and sociologist. A sociologist studies how people live and interact in groups. Anette is also a speaker and leads a center that helps people understand how their brains work, especially in leadership and learning.
She has written over 20 non-fiction books about how our brains work. These books have been published in seven different languages, including English, Chinese, Russian, and German. Her goal is to help people use their brains in smarter ways.
Her book Play Your Brain was published in 2011. It was her first book written in English.
Between 2015 and 2016, Anette Prehn released her "BRAINSMART" series in Danish. This series includes books like Brainsmart Parenting, Brainsmart Leadership, and Brainsmart Pedagogy. These books help parents, leaders, and teachers understand how the brain learns and behaves. Anette is also writing a series of seven smaller books specifically for kids aged 10 and up.
Schools and education publications in Denmark have praised her book Hjernesmarte Børn (Brainsmart Children). They said it explains modern brain science and how people interact in a clear way. This book was also reviewed in a national newspaper called Politiken and was mentioned in an article in Dagbladet Information.
Anette Prehn shares more of her ideas about brain-smart leadership and brain-smart children on her blog, Brainsmart.today.
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Understanding Your Brain with Anette Prehn
Anette Prehn's work focuses on helping people understand their brains better. She believes that by knowing how our brains work, we can make better choices and improve our lives. Her books and talks often explain complex brain science in simple, easy-to-understand ways.
How Her Books Help
Anette's books cover many topics related to the brain. For example, some books help you:
- Understand how to be more creative.
- Learn how to get better sleep for a healthier brain.
- Become friends with your amygdala, which is the part of your brain that handles emotions like fear.
- Make your brain a "teammate" that helps you succeed.
Her "BRAINSMART" series is especially popular. These books teach practical ways to use brain science in everyday life, whether you are a parent, a leader, or someone working in education.
Brains and Kids
Anette is very interested in how children's brains work. Her book Hjernesmarte Børn (Brainsmart Children) helps parents and educators understand how to support kids' brain development. She is also writing a new series of mini-books directly for kids aged 10 and older. These books will help young people learn about their own brains and how to use them effectively.
Books by Anette Prehn
Anette Prehn has written many books. Here are some of her well-known titles:
- Ansvar (Responsibility, 2020) ISBN: 9788771609790
- Afledte effekter (Derived Effects, 2019) ISBN: 9788770365819
- FLIP (2018) ISBN: 9788772007410
- Din kreative hjerne (Your Creative Brain, 2018) ISBN: 9788771608434
- Sov dig til en bedre hjerne (Sleep Your Way to a Better Brain, 2017) ISBN: 9788771608403
- Gør hjernen til en medspiller (Make the Brain a Teammate, 2017) ISBN: 978-87-7160-681-2
- Bliv ven med hjernens amygdala (Become Friends with the Brain's Amygdala, 2017) ISBN: 978-87-7160-680-5
- Hjernesmart Ledelse (Brainsmart Leadership, 2016) ISBN: 9788771800043
- Hjernesmarte Børn (Brainsmart Children, 2015) ISBN: 9788771592474
- Hjernesmart Pædagogik (Brainsmart Pedagogy, 2016) ISBN: 9788771601770
- Play your Brain (2011) ISBN: 9789814328586
- Coach dig selv (Coach Yourself, 2010) ISBN: 9788702108583
