The book offers 12 strategies to help parents understand and manage their child's brain development, emphasizing the importance of integrating different parts of the brain for harmonious functioning. It presents brain science in an accessible way for both adults and children, making it a useful resource for the entire family.
The authors, Siegel and Bryson, provide a comprehensive guide to understanding the different sections of the brain and how they interact. They introduce 12 'whole-brain' strategies designed to help families manage temper tantrums and ensure well-rounded development. The book explains concepts like the 'right brain' and 'left brain,' as well as the 'upstairs' and 'downstairs' brain, and how these parts work together. The strategies are presented in a way that is accessible to both adults and children, with comics summarizing each strategy for easy comprehension. The appendix includes a handy reference guide for quick reminders. This book is a valuable resource for parents and families looking to foster better communication and emotional regulation in their children.
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The more we know about how the human brain operates, the more we can do to control it in difficult times.
Tantrums and meltdowns occur when one part of the brain temporarily takes over, causing 'dis-integration.
These suggestions can also benefit adults who are prone to 'dis-integration' as well.