The Whole-Brain Child

A New York Times Bestseller

Say goodbye to the guesswork of parenting meltdowns, mood swings, and those “what is happening right now?” moments. The Whole-Brain Child by renowned neuropsychiatrist Dr. Daniel J. Siegel and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson unpacks the science behind your child’s behaviour — and gives you practical tools to respond with confidence, calm, and connection.

Kids aren’t giving you a hard time… their developing brains are still under construction. With the “upstairs” (thinking) brain not fully mature until the mid-twenties, it’s no surprise that big feelings often take over. This groundbreaking book helps you understand why children react the way they do — and how you can guide them through everyday challenges with empathy.

Inside, you’ll learn 12 simple, research-based strategies to help your child:

• manage emotional storms
• handle conflict with empathy
• become more flexible and resilient
• feel calmer and more connected
• grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually

Discover techniques like:

• Name It to Tame It – using storytelling to help calm emotional chaos

• Engage, Don’t Enrage – keeping your child thinking, not reacting

• Move It or Lose It – using movement to shift emotional states

• Let the Clouds Roll By – teaching kids that feelings are temporary

• SIFT – building awareness of Sensations, Images, Feelings & Thoughts

• Connect Through Conflict – turning disagreements into growth

With clear explanations, age-appropriate scripts, and helpful illustrations, this book transforms frustrating moments into opportunities for brain development and deeper connection.

Loved by parents, educators, and mental health professionals worldwide, The Whole-Brain Child will help you raise calmer, happier, emotionally intelligent children — and bring more peace into your home.

Perfect for parents, caregivers and educators.