The Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel MD is a parenting book that provides 12 revolutionary strategies to help nurture your child’s developing mind. The author, who is a world-renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist, offers parents practical advice for promoting healthy brain development in their children from birth through adolescence. Topics covered include how to foster positive emotions, set limits with discipline while still maintaining trust, communicate effectively with kids of all ages, and much more.
For who is this book for ?
This book is for any parent who wants to learn how to better nurture their child’s developing mind. It provides practical advice that can be put into action right away.
Pros :
- The 12 revolutionary strategies are easy to understand and apply.
- The author is a world-renowned expert in the field of neuropsychiatry.
- The book is filled with helpful tips, charts, and illustrations that make it easy for parents to follow along.
Cons :
- The author’s PhD in neuroscience sometimes feels like overkill for a parenting book.
- Some of the strategies (particularly around discipline) can be challenging to enact unless you have a lot of support from your spouse or partner.
- The writing is dense and could feel overwhelming to parents who are already feeling frazzled
Learn more about the author
Daniel J. Siegel MD is a world-renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist who has devoted his life to understanding the development of the human mind. He is the executive director of The Mindsight Institute, co-founder of UCLA’s Center for Culture, Brain, and Development, and clinical professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Dr. Siegel has written extensively on parenting, meditation, mindfulness , and brain health.
Reader Reviews
“The Whole-Brain Child is a must-read for every parent! Siegel provides clear, concise, and easy to follow steps that will help you understand how your child’s brain works and what you can do to create a home environment that supports healthy development. This book is packed full of information – it’s like having your own personal neuropsychologist on call!”
“This book is engaging, informative, and downright necessary for parents! The twelve strategies it offers are based in science but explained so that any parent can understand and implement them. Siegel’s own personal stories as a father help to illustrate the concepts perfectly.”
“The Whole-Brain Child is an excellent resource for parents seeking to understand and apply the latest findings in neuroscience to their parenting. Based on brain science, this book offers clear explanations of how best to nurture the growing brains of our children.”
“The Whole-Brain Child is a must-read for parents! Siegel provides clear and concise explanations of how the brain develops, and offers practical strategies to help children navigate through life’s challenges. This book is an excellent resource for families with young children.”
