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The Whole-Brain Child
Twelve strategies that use brain science to help children handle big feelings
2011Steady paceHopeful
Twelve strategies built on brain science
Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson explain how a child's developing brain works and offer twelve strategies for parents. The book turns the science into plain language and everyday situations, from tantrums to bedtime, so a parent can respond calmly.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy narrative and idea-driven nonfiction.
More about this book
Who
Parents, with the authors Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson as guides.
World
A child's growing brain and the daily moments of family life.
What makes it different
It explains the brain in simple terms and pairs each idea with a strategy parents can try.
Feel
Calm and encouraging.
Facts
Genre
Nonfiction · Parenting · Child development · Psychology
Length
176 pages · ≈ 5 h
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