No-Drama Discipline : the bestselling parenting guide to nurturing your child's developing mind by Daniel J. MD Siegel

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. The pioneering experts behind The Whole-Brain Child tackle the ultimate parenting challenge: discipline. `A lot of fascinating insights . an eye-opener worth reading.'-ParentsHighlighting the fascinating link between a child's neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehaviour, No-Drama Discipline provides an effective, compassionate road map for dealing with tantrums, tensions, and tears - without causing a scene. Defining the true meaning of the `d' word (to instruct, not to shout or reprimand), the authors explain how to reach your child, redirect emotions, and turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth. By doing so, the cycle of negative behaviour (and punishment) is essentially brought to a halt, as problem solving becomes a win/win situation. Inside this sanity-saving guide you'll discover:Strategies that help parents identify their own discipline philosophy - and master the best methods to communicate the lessons they are trying to impart. Facts on child brain development - and what kind of discipline is most appropriate and constructive at all ages and stages. The way to calmly and lovingly connect with a child - no matter how extreme the behaviour - while still setting clear and consistent limits. Tips for navigating your child through a tantrum to achieve insight, empathy, and repair. Twenty discipline mistakes even the best parents make - and how to stay focused on the principles of whole-brain parenting and discipline techniques. Complete with candid stories and playful illustrations that bring the authors' suggestions to life, No-Drama Discipline shows you how to work with your child's developing mind, peacefully resolve conflicts, and inspire happiness and strengthen resilience in everyone in the family. `With lucid, engaging prose accompanied by cartoon illustrations, Siegel and Bryson help parents teach and communicate more effectively.'-Publishers Weekly`Wow! This book grabbed me from the very first page and did not let go.'-Lawrence J. Cohen, PhD, author of The Opposite of Worry
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