We will be discussing \;The Whole-Brai n Child by Daniel J. Siegel\, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson\, PH.D. to proces s and share what we've learned about evidence-based strategies to foster h ealthy emotional and intellectual brain development in kids. Parents\, car egivers\, and educators welcome. An activity for children will be provided . \;
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\nIn this pioneering\, practical book\, Dan iel J. Siegel\, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling book \ ;Mindsight\, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson demystify the meltdown s and aggravation\, explaining the new science of how a child&rsquo\;s bra in is wired and how it matures. The &ldquo\;upstairs brain\,&rdquo\; which makes decisions and balances emotions\, is under construction until the m id-twenties. And especially in young children\, the right brain and its em otions tend to rule over the logic of the left brain. No wonder kids can s eem-and feel-so out of control. By applying these discoveries to everyday parenting\, you can turn any outburst\, argument\, or fear into a chance t o integrate your child&rsquo\;s brain and foster vital growth. Raise calme r\, happier children using twelve key strategies\, including
\nName It to Tame It: \;Corral raging right-brain behavior through left-brain storytelling\, appealing to the left brain&rsquo\;s affinity for words an d reasoning to calm emotional storms and bodily tension.
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Eng
age\, Don&rsquo\;t Enrage: \;Keep your child thinking and listening\,
instead of purely reacting.
Move It or Lose It: \;Use ph
ysical activities to shift your child&rsquo\;s emotional state.
Let the Clouds of Emotion Roll By: \;Guide your children when they are stuck on a negative emotion\, and help them understand that feelings come and go.
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SIFT: \;Help children pay attention to the
Sensations\, Images\, Feelings\, and Thoughts within them so that they can
make better decisions and be more flexible.
Connect Through Conflict
: \;Use discord to encourage empathy and greater social success.
Complete with clear explanations\, age-appropriate strategies for
dealing with day-to-day struggles\, and illustrations that will help you
explain these concepts to your child\, \;The Whole-Brain Child \;s
hows you how to cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development s
o that your children can lead balanced\, meaningful\, and connected lives.
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\nNeed a copy of The Whole-Brain Child? Book s available in Spanish and English. Contact Haley\, (541)617-7074\, \; \;haleyr@deschuteslibrary.org
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