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 can 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; and Engage Don't Enrage: Keep your child thinking and listening instead of purely reacting. It also includes: 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; and Connect Through Conflict: Use discord to encourage empathy and greater social success."