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.'-Parents
Highlighting 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
Trade paperback. The author of parenting bestseller "The Whole-Brain Child" introduces a 'relational' approach to discipline that builds on children's innate desire to please their parents and get along well with others.
'The book includes helpful cartoon-like illustrations and real-life scenarios from Siegel's and Bryson's parenting experience, giving parents practical advice for everyday battles and discipline opportunities ? Bryson and Siegel are always kind and understanding and intentional with their words so that parents, when finished with the book, feel empowered to put their teachings into practice instead of too discouraged to try changing their default ways ? If you are a parent or a grandparent or a teacher or a Sunday school teacher or an aunt or an uncle or a childcare provider or you have ANY exposure at all to children, you should read this book.'
