Contents

Part 1: Setting the Scene

Introduction

Encouragement for the reader

Part 2: Some Basic Neuroscience

1The simplified neuroscience of the mind

2The developing mind

3The neuroscience of the developing mind

4How we make sense of experiences

Part 3: Ten Habits and Related Themes

5Habit 1 – smiling

6Habit 2 – saying sorry

7Understanding and managing mishaps

8Habit 3 – being kind to others

9Theory of mind

10Habit 4 – talking about your feelings

11Habit 5 – asking for help

12Habit 6 – showing good manners

13Habit 7 – trying new things

14Habit 8 – accepting that ‘no’ means ‘no’!

15Habit 9 – learning to share

16Habit 10 – doing what you have to do

17Final thoughts

Notes

Extract from My Hidden Chimp

Index