The Whole-Brain Child
By Tina Payne & Daniel J. Siegel
12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind, Survive Everyday Parenting Struggles, and Help Your Family Thrive. Delacorte Press, 2011.
Summary of The Whole-Brain Child book by Tina Payne & Daniel J. Siegel
Learn how your child’s brain works and discover proven techniques for managing their tantrums and your stress while maintaining sanity in your household, no matter what childhood throws at you.
Chapters in The Whole-Brain Child book summary
What do you get from this book? Uncover the secrets to raising a happy, relaxed, and intelligent child
The brain has two parts, left and right, but it’s only the right side that leads to tantrums
To deal with tantrums and fears, connect to the right side of the brain, but appeal to the left side
Learning to navigate your child’s “upstairs and downstairs brains” is instrumental in deflecting tantrums
Implicit and explicit memories drive our fears, but you can overcome them with positive thoughts
“Mindsight” teaches us to be self-aware and reminds us that emotions are always changing
Cultivating empathy and learning the right way to argue is crucial to raising a well-adjusted child
Summary of the key insights
Selected critiques in brief
Final word
Unlock all 10 chapters of The Whole-Brain Child — Get full access to this book summary and thousands more on Lobab.
The Whole-Brain Child — Book Summary Snapshot
Who should read The Whole-Brain Child book
- pediatricians
- child psychologists
- daycare workers
About the author of The Whole-Brain Child
Tina Payne
Daniel Siegel’s Harvard medical degree propelled his lifelong study of the human mind from infancy to adulthood. He is a professor at UCLA and founder of the Mindsight Institute. Researcher and psychotherapist Tina Payne Bryson has devoted her professional life to the study of child and adolescent psychology. She is a writer, lecturer, and director of the Mindsight Institute.
Books similar to The Whole-Brain Child
Related books that explore themes found in The Whole-Brain Child
Erika Christakis
What Preschoolers Really Need from Grownups. Viking Press, 2016.
Amy Chua
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. Penguin Group, 2011.
Scott D. Sampson
The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2015.
Pamela Druckerman
One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting. Penguin Press, 2012.
Julie Lythcott-Haims
How to Raise an Adult. Henry Holt and Co., 2015.
Topics related to The Whole-Brain Child book
Explore topics that share themes with The Whole-Brain Child across Lobab's library
Categories The Whole-Brain Child book belongs to
Discover other book summaries in the same categories as The Whole-Brain Child
If you liked The Whole-Brain Child, you might also enjoy
Books on different topics that Lobab readers often explore alongside The Whole-Brain Child
Erika Christakis
What Preschoolers Really Need from Grownups. Viking Press, 2016.
Pamela Druckerman
One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting. Penguin Press, 2012.
Elaine N. Aron
How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You. Citadel Press, 2020.
Amy Chua
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. Penguin Group, 2011.
John Pfeiffer
How to Get (Both of You) Through the Next 9 Months. Adams Media Corporation, 2011.
Paul Bloom
The Origins of Good and Evil. Crown Publishers, 2013.
Lisa Damour
Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood. Ballantine Books, 2016.
Emily Oster
A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool. Penguin Press, 2019.
Donna Jackson Nakazawa
How Your Biography Becomes Your Biology, and How You Can Heal. Atria Paperback, 2016.
Can't decide where to start?
With thousands of book summaries across multiple categories and topics, there's always something new to discover. Browse the full library to find your next great read.
Your library
All-you-can-read
Categories
15 categories
Topics
120+ topics
Today's free book summary
Every day, one book summary is completely free to read. Subscribe to unlock the entire library — or just enjoy today's pick on us.
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics
Dan Harris
An off-beat approach that demystifies meditation and demonstrates its incredible benefits—all backed by scientific research—while making mindfulness more accessible to the masses and helping those pressed for time carve out a few minutes per day to invest in their overall wellbeing.
Library
All-you-can-read
Formats
Text & audio
Free daily
1 book / day
What Lobab readers are saying
Not sure if Lobab book summaries are for you? Here's what our community thinks.
“Lobab is a standout in the world of book summary apps, offering concise, insightful summaries of a wide range of books. Its user-friendly interface and well-crafted summaries allow users to quickly grasp the essence of complex works, making it an invaluable tool for those looking to learn more in less time. Whether for personal growth or professional development, Lobab is a game changer for anyone wanting to expand their knowledge efficiently. Highly recommended!”
Ramogh
Lobab Reader
“Top quality app with plenty of brilliant summaries!”
Benjamin Roche
Lobab Reader
“I found a really great book app that has made reading even more enjoyable ⭐️📚. It is super easy to use, has a lot of books to choose from, gives personalized recommendations, works well with e-readers, has an active community, and is accessible to everyone. I highly recommend it to all book enthusiasts!”
Nedal Ahmed
Lobab Reader