Brain-Body Parenting
How to Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids
by:
Mona Delahooke
Summary:
The book presents a paradigm shift in parenting by focusing on supporting children's underlying neurodevelopment and emotional needs rather than controlling behaviors. It offers practical strategies and insights based on neuroscience to help parents nurture their children's mental health and build resilience for lifelong well-being.
Key points:
1. Body-Brain Connection: Delahooke stresses the importance of understanding the link between a child's body and brain, suggesting that behaviors reflect internal states. Recognizing this can help parents support their child's development.
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