The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Proven Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind

The Whole-Brain Child offers practical, science-backed strategies for parents to understand and nurture their child’s brain development.  The book explains how different parts of a child’s brain mature at different rates and how this knowledge can help turn challenges, like outbursts or fears, into opportunities for growth.

It presents twelve key strategies to foster balanced and connected lives, including techniques like Name It to Tame It (using storytelling to calm emotional storms), Engage, Don’t Enrage (encouraging listening over reacting), Move It or Lose It (using physical activity to shift emotions), and Connect Through Conflict (turning discord into empathy-building opportunities).

With clear explanations and age-appropriate tips, this book helps parents guide their children toward emotional wellbeing and social success.