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The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011

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Tina Payne Bryson, Daniel J. Siegel

The Whole-Brain Child

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Psychology
Setting

2010s

Theme
Conflict

Mental Health

Childhood & Youth
Topic
Parenting
Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Whole-Brain Child: Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Tina Payne Bryson and Daniel J. Siegel offers strategies to support a child's emotional and intellectual development by integrating different parts of the brain. The authors provide practical tools and techniques to help children manage emotions, improve resilience, and build stronger relationships.

Informative

Inspirational

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

The Whole-Brain Child: Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Tina Payne Bryson and Daniel J. Siegel is praised for its accessible neuroscience insights and practical strategies for parenting. Critics highlight its repetitive content and generalizations. The book excels in providing actionable advice but may lack depth for some readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Whole-Brain Child?

Readers who enjoy The Whole-Brain Child by Tina Payne Bryson and Daniel J. Siegel are typically parents, educators, and caregivers seeking research-based, practical strategies for child development. This audience also gravitates towards works like How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk and Parenting with Love and Logic.

Character List

Daniel J. Siegel, MD

A medical doctor specialized in neuropsychiatry and pediatrics who co-authored the book. He is known for his scholarly work and ability to explain complex neuro-biological concepts to a popular audience.

A clinical social worker specializing in attachment and childrearing theory who co-authored the book. She focuses on childhood development and helping parents nurture good mental health throughout adolescence.

Book Details
Pages

192

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Psychology
Setting

2010s

Theme
Conflict

Mental Health

Childhood & Youth
Topic
Parenting
Publication Year

2011

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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