Author: Daniel J. Siegel
Brand: Random House USA
[NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER]
“Simple, smart, and effective solutions to your child’s struggles.” — Harvey Karp, M.D.
“Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson have created a masterly, reader-friendly guide to helping children grow their emotional intelligence.
This brilliant method transforms everyday interactions into valuable brain-shaping moments. Anyone who cares for children—or who loves a child—should read The Whole-Brain Child.”* — Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence
In this groundbreaking and practical book, neuropsychiatrist Daniel J. Siegel, author of Mindsight, along with parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson, introduce a revolutionary approach to raising children. They share twelve key strategies that promote healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children.
The book explains—through accessible science—how a child's brain is wired and matures over time. The "upstairs brain," responsible for decision-making and emotional regulation, continues developing into the mid-twenties. In young children, the right brain and emotions often dominate over the logical left brain, which explains tantrums, fights, and silences.
By applying these insights to daily parenting, you can turn outbursts and fears into opportunities for brain integration and growth. Filled with age-appropriate strategies and illustrations to help explain these concepts to children, The Whole-Brain Child guides parents in fostering emotional and intellectual development for balanced, meaningful, and connected lives.
Highlights include:
Science-backed strategies for everyday struggles
Techniques for calming children with compassion
Practical advice for nurturing healthy brain development
Endorsements:
“A useful child-rearing resource for the entire family... presented for both adult and child audiences.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Strategies for getting a youngster to chill out with compassion.” — The Washington Post
“This erudite, tender, and funny book is filled with fresh ideas based on neuroscience. I urge all parents who want kind, happy, and emotionally healthy kids to read* The Whole-Brain Child.*” — Mary Pipher, Ph.D.
Gives parents and teachers ideas to get all parts of a healthy child’s brain working together. — Parent to Parent