In this pioneering practical book for parents neuroscientist Daniel J Siegel & parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson explain the new science of how a child's brain is wired & how it matures Different parts of a child's brain develop at different speeds & understanding these differences can help you turn any outburst argument or fear into a chance to integrate your child's brain & raise calmer happier children Featuring clear explanations age-appropriate strategies & illustrations that will help you explain these concepts to your child The Whole-Brain Child will help your children to lead balanced meaningful & 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 & reasoning to calm emotional storms & bodily tension Engage Don't Enrage Keep your child thinking & 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 & help them understand that feelings come & go SIFT Help children pay attention to the Sensations Images Feelings & Thoughts within them so that they can make better decisions & be more flexible Connect Through Conflict Use discord to encourage empathy & greater social success