No-Drama Discipline

The pioneering experts behind the bestselling The Whole-Brain Child - Tina Payne Bryson and Daniel J. Siegel the New York Times bestselling author of Brainstorm - now explore the ultimate child-raising challenge: discipline. Highlighting the fascinating link between a child’s neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehavior No-Drama Disciplineprovides an effective compassionate road map for dealing with tantrums tensions and tears - without causing a scene. Defining the true meaning of the “d” word (to instruct not to shout or reprimand) the authors explain how to reach your child redirect emotions and turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth. By doing so the cycle of negative behavior (and punishment) is essentially brought to a halt as problem solving becomes a win/win situation. Inside this sanity-saving guide you’ll discoverstrategies that help parents identify their own discipline philosophy - and master the best methods to communicate the lessons they are trying to impart facts on child brain development - and what kind of discipline is most appropriate and constructive at all ages and stagesthe way to calmly and lovingly connect with a child - no matter how extreme the behavior - while still setting clear and consistent limitstips for navigating your children through a tantrum to achieve insight empathy and repairtwenty discipline mistakes even the best parents make - and how to stay focused on the principles of whole-brain parenting and discipline techniques.Complete with candid stories and playful illustrations that bring the authors’ suggestions to life No-Drama Discipline shows you how to work with your child’s developing mind peacefully resolve conflicts and inspire happiness and strengthen resilience in everyone in the family.