In this pioneering, practical book for parents neuroscientist Daniel J. Siegel and parenting expert, Tina Payne Bryson explain the new science of how a child's brain is wired and how it matures, offering hands-on, proven parenting techniques including:

Name It to Tame It - control raging right-brain behaviour through left-brain storytelling.

Engage, Don't Enrage - keep your child thinking an listening, instead of purely reacting.

Move It Or Lose It - use physical activities to shift your child's emotional state.

Let The Clouds Of Emotion Roll By - teach children that feelings come and go.

SIFT - help children recognise their own Sensations, Images, Feelings and Thoughts.

Connect Through Conflict - use discord to encourage empathy and greater social success.

Featuring clear explanations, age-appropriate strategies and illustrations to easily explain these concepts to your child. This book will help your children  lead balanced, meaningful and connected lives