The authors of No-Drama
Discipline and The Yes
Brain explain the new science of how a child’s brain is
wired and how it matures in this pioneering, practical book.
“Simple, smart,
and effective solutions to your child’s struggles.”—Harvey
Karp, M.D.
In this pioneering,
practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the
bestselling Mindsight, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a
revolutionary approach to child rearing with twelve key strategies
that foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier
children. The authors explain—and make accessible—the new science
of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures. The “upstairs
brain,” which makes decisions and balances emotions, is under
construction until the mid-twenties. And especially in young
children, the right brain and its emotions tend to rule over the
logic of the left brain. No wonder kids throw tantrums, fight, or
sulk in silence. By applying these discoveries to everyday parenting,
you can turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to
integrate your child’s brain and foster vital growth.
Complete with
age-appropriate strategies for dealing with day-to-day struggles and
illustrations that will help you explain these concepts to your
child, The Whole-Brain Child shows you how to cultivate
healthy emotional and intellectual development so that your children
can lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives.