Audiobook Summary of "The Whole-Brain Child" by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., and Tina Payne Bryson, PhD.

Note—This is an audiobook summary of the following book: The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles, and Help Your Family Thrive by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., and Tina Payne Bryson, PhD.

About

Scientific studies of the human brain have a lot to tell us about childhood development and how the various parts of the brain work together. By understanding the concepts of the left and right brain, the "upstairs" and "downstairs" brain, and interpersonal integration, we can consciously guide the physical development of our children's brains so that they can be happier and healthier, both now and into adulthood.

The Whole Brain Child offers strategies for handling the everyday challenges of parenting, including children's struggles with themselves and conflicts with others, so as to not only survive the difficult moments but use them to guide the development of your child's brain toward personal insight, empathy, and integration.

Here's what you'll learn about in this summary:

– The whole-brain perspective allows parents to harness daily parenting challenges and to not only survive them, but use them to teach our kids to thrive.

– The brain is "plastic," or moldable, and our experiences change the physical structure of our brains even into old age. This means that at any age we can rewire our brains.

– Teaching your child how to integrate the many parts of herself will help her develop into a happier, healthier adult in control of how she interacts with others.