THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD

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.