No-Drama Discipline the bestselling parenting guide to nurturing your child's developing mind

<p>A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER.</p> <p>The pioneering experts behind The Whole-Brain Child tackle the ultimate parenting challenge: discipline.</p> <p>‘A lot of fascinating insights … an eye-opener worth reading.’—Parents</p> <p>Highlighting the fascinating link between a child’s neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehaviour, No-Drama Discipline provides an effective, compassionate road map for dealing with tantrums, tensions, and tears — without causing a scene.</p> <p>Defining the true meaning of the ‘d’ word (to instruct, not to shout or reprimand), the authors explain how to reach your child, redirect emotions, and turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth. By doing so, the cycle of negative behaviour (and punishment) is essentially brought to a halt, as problem solving becomes a win/win situation. Inside this sanity-saving guide you’ll discover:</p> <ul> <li>Strategies that help parents identify their own discipline philosophy — and master the best methods to communicate the lessons they are trying to impart.</li> <li>Facts on child brain development — and what kind of discipline is most appropriate and constructive at all ages and stages.</li> <li>The way to calmly and lovingly connect with a child — no matter how extreme the behaviour — while still setting clear and consistent limits.</li> <li>Tips for navigating your child through a tantrum to achieve insight, empathy, and repair.</li> <li>Twenty discipline mistakes even the best parents make — and how to stay focused on the principles of whole-brain parenting and discipline techniques.</li> </ul> <p>Complete with candid stories and playful illustrations that bring the authors’ suggestions to life, No-Drama Discipline shows you how to work with your child’s developing mind, peacefully resolve conflicts, and inspire happiness and strengthen resilience in everyone in the family.</p> <p>‘With lucid, engaging prose accompanied by cartoon illustrations, Siegel and Bryson help parents teach and communicate more effectively.’—Publishers Weekly</p> <p>‘Wow! This book grabbed me from the very first page and did not let go.’—Lawrence J. Cohen, PhD, author of The Opposite of Worry</p>