BOOK TWO IN THE BRAIN CHEMISTRY SERIES BY STEPH JENSEN

Why do boys leap off slides, obsess over video games, or argue just to argue? Meet dopamine—the brain's thrill-seeking spark that drives their every "Watch this!" moment. In It's Dope, Steph Jensen, a seasoned educator and social emotional learning expert, cracks the code on this chemical powerhouse, revealing how it shapes the wild, wondrous world of boys aged 5-18. Far from a troublemaker, dopamine's their superpower—if we guide it right.

Blending lively stories, cutting-edge brain science, and hands-on strategies, Jensen introduces her Five Keys to Character—Capable, Confident, Construct, Connect, and Contribute. From turning risks into skills to forging crews that stick, she shows parents, teachers, and caregivers how to channel boys' dopamine-driven energy into resilience, purpose, and pride. Watch Jake master knots, Tyler launch catapults, and Lucas lift a kindergartner's day—all proof this isn't about fixing boys, but unlocking their potential.

Other Books in the Brain Chemistry Series:

• Brainwashed: Cortisol, Conflict and the Keys to Calm
• Oxy Brain: Unlocking the Power of Oxytocin in the Developing Female Brain
• Glow: Unlocking the Serotonin Spark
• Don't Test Me: Taming the Tide of Testosterone