In this pioneering,practical book for parents,neuroscientist Daniel J. Siegel and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson explain the new science of how a child's brain is wired and how it matures. Different parts of a child's brain develop at different speeds and understanding these differences can help you turn any outburst,argument,or fear into a chance to integrate your child's brain and raise calmer,happier children. Featuring clear explanations,age-appropriate strategies and illustrations that will help you explain these concepts to your child,The Whole-Brain Child will help your children to lead balanced,meaningful,and connected lives using twelve key strategies,including:Name It to Tame It: Corral raging right-brain behavior through left-brain storytelling,appealing to the left brain's affinity for words and reasoning to calm emotional storms and bodily tension.Engage,Don't Enrage: Keep your child thinking and listening,instead of purely reacting.Move It or Lose It: Use physical activities to shift your child's emotional state.Let the Clouds of Emotion Roll By: Guide your children when they are stuck on a negative emotion,and help them understand that feelings come and go.SIFT: Help children pay attention to the Sensations,Images,Feelings,and Thoughts within them so that they can make better decisions and be more flexible.Connect Through Conflict: Use discord to encourage empathy and greater social success.
Publisher: Little,Brown Book GroupISBN: 9781780338378Number of pages: 192Weight: 292 gDimensions: 166 x 234 x 15 mm
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One of the best books I have read on how to parent - it goes to the top of my list!Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson have created a masterful,reader-friendly guide to helping children grow their emotional intelligence. This brilliant method transforms everyday interactions into valuable brain-shaping moments. Anyone who cares for children-or who loves a child-should read.Siegel and Bryson reveal that an integrated brain with parts that cooperate in a coordinated and balanced manner creates a better understanding of self,stronger relationships,and success in school,among other benefits. With illustrations,charts,and even a handy "Refrigerator Sheet," the authors have made every effort to make brain science parent-friendly."Fears Fights Frustrations Help is here! Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson turn leading brain science into simple,smart-and effective-solutions to your child's struggles.Engaging read with fun illustrations.Very approachable and readable.
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