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The Whole Brain Child

12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind

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The Whole Brain Child

By: Tina Payne Bryson PhD, Daniel j. Siegel MD
Narrated by: Daniel J. Siegel MD, Tina Payne Bryson PhD
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Your toddler throws a tantrum in the middle of a store. Your preschooler refuses to get dressed. Your 11-year-old sulks on the bench instead of playing on the field. Do children conspire to make their parents’ lives endlessly challenging? No — it’s just their developing brains calling the shots.

In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel - neuropsychiatrist and author of the best-selling Mindsight - and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson demystify the meltdowns and aggravation, explaining the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures. The ‘upstairs brain’, which makes decisions and balances emotions, is under construction until the mid-20s. And especially in young children, the right brain and its emotions tend to rule over the logic of the left brain.

By applying these discoveries to everyday parenting, you can turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child’s brain and foster vital growth. With clear explanations and age-appropriate strategies for dealing with day-to-day struggles, The Whole-Brain Child shows you how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development so that your children can lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives.

©2012 Daniel J Siegel, Tina Payne Bryson (P)2012 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Child Psychology Developmental Psychology Infants & Toddlers Parenting & Families Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Emotions Human Brain
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Essential information for any parent - or any human! Practical strategies which can be applied immediately with astounding results. Helpful for adults trying to be better communicators, partners, and people, as well as parents striving to raise happy, healthy and secure kids. My only quibble is that the narration gets a bit stilted. It's narrated by the authors, who are brilliant researchers and therapists, but the delivery lacks a bit of oomph.

A must-read for parents

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Reading this book has changed my life. My relationships with my children has become so much stronger and closer. I couldn't recommend this book enough. Even if you don't have children of your own, this book will help you understand yourself on a deeper level.

A must read for any parent

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I have been able to Implement these techniques with adjustments to my children's ages and personalities easily. they enjoy the techniques as much as I enjoy seeing the results.

simple and effective

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This is an excellent book with well explained theory that is relevant and easy to apply to real life situation. This book is great for every parent as it helps understand how the brain works so you can understand your kids better by helping them to be more balaned and at the same time you help yourself as a parent. There are many examples that you can apply straight away and see the results. The strategies provided in this book really work.

Well-explained and practical parental book

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Easy to understand and follow. Some valuable ideas and strategies for all parents or people who care for children.

Great book

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