The Whole-Brain Child
Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
2011
This groundbreaking book explains how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures. Using neuroscience made accessible, the authors introduce 12 key strategies to support emotional regulation and healthy brain development in children.
Why It’s Included:
It’s an essential resource for gentle parenting, helping adults understand the ‘why’ behind behaviours and how to respond with empathy, not punishment. It bridges the gap between science and practical, respectful parenting.
Who It’s For:
Highly recommended for parents, carers, educators, and anyone working with children from toddlerhood through the early school years.
“It takes around 25 years to mature a human brain, yet very young children are held to adult standards of understanding and behaviour. This book explains why your child behaves the way they do and how to help them regulate and thrive.”
Further Reading:
No-Drama Discipline – Siegel & Bryson
The Gentle Discipline Book – Sarah Ockwell-Smith
