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: When a child is upset, connect with their emotional right brain first through touch and empathy. Once they are calm, "redirect" to the logical left brain to discuss behavior.

: Help children pay attention to what is happening inside them—their physical sensations, mental images, feelings, and thoughts—to develop "mindsight." The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strateg...

The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind , written by neuropsychiatrist Daniel J. Siegel and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson, provides a practical roadmap for parents to help children integrate different parts of their brains. By understanding how the brain develops, parents can turn everyday meltdowns and conflicts into opportunities for growth and emotional intelligence. The Foundation: Brain Integration : When a child is upset, connect with

: Encourage children to tell the story of a frightening or upsetting event. Putting words to feelings helps the logical left brain process the intense emotions of the right brain. Siegel and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson, provides

: Provide opportunities for children to practice using their upstairs brain—such as making choices or exercising empathy—to help those neural pathways grow stronger.