The Whole-Brain Child is an audiobook by Daniel J. Siegel M.D., narrated by Daniel J. Siegel M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson. The unabridged Audible edition runs 6 hrs 14 mins.
Publisher’s Summary
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • More than 1 million copies in print! • The authors of No-Drama Discipline and The Yes Brain explain the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures in this pioneering, practical book.
“Simple, smart, and effective solutions to your child’s struggles.”—Harvey Karp, M.D.
In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a revolutionary approach to child rearing with twelve key strategies that foster healthy brain development, leading to calmer, happier children. The authors explain—and make accessible—the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures. The “upstairs brain,” which makes decisions and balances emotions, is under construction until the mid-twenties. And especially in young children, the right brain and its emotions tend to rule over the logic of the left brain. No wonder kids throw tantrums, fight, or sulk in silence. By applying these discoveries to everyday parenting, you can turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child’s brain and foster vital growth.
Complete with age-appropriate strategies for dealing with day-to-day struggles, The Whole-Brain Child shows you how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development so that your children can lead balanced, meaningful, and connected lives.
“[A] useful child-rearing resource for the entire family . . . The authors include a fair amount of brain science, but they present it 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 the latest neuroscience research. I urge all parents who want kind, happy, and emotionally healthy kids to read The Whole-Brain Child. This is my new baby gift.”—Mary Pipher, Ph.D., author of Reviving Ophelia and The Shelter of Each Other
“Gives parents and teachers ideas to get all parts of a healthy child’s brain working together.”—Parent to Parent
Audiobook Details
- Narrated by: Daniel J. Siegel M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson
- Length: 6 hrs 14 mins
- Publisher: Random House Audio
- Release year: 2022
- Audible category: Health & Wellness / Psychology & Mental Health / Psychology
Listener Ratings
The Whole-Brain Child holds an average listener rating of 4.6/5 from 698 Audible ratings.
On Audible, ratings for this title break down into narration performance and story separately:
- Performance (narration): 4.6/5
- Story: 4.6/5
- 5-star ratings: 77% of all ratings
What Audible Listeners Are Saying
5/5 stars — “Easy to understand “
This was very eye opening and easy to understand book about children and their behavior. Learning exercises were interesting, valuable and easy enough for everyday use. Thank you!— Audible customer, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “Grateful for the shares “
Appreciate the knowledge and perspective of a babies development, especially loved the aspect of connecting with them first emotionally and then having them talk out what they are feeling— James, Audible listener
5/5 stars — “Very Helpful to This Teacher”
This book was super insightful into how my own brain and how my students’ brains work and how to connect with them during times of intense emotions or conflict. I really think all teachers should read this. The only downside is not having the visuals, so I’m going to order a hard copy of the book so I can better reference it!— Anna Lewis, Audible listener
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