The Yes Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson - Non Fiction - Paperback

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Details. Condition: Brand New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781471167874. Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK. Overview. The Yes Brain Child is a practical, science-backed parenting guide from bestselling authors Dr Daniel J. Siegel and Dr Tina Payne Bryson, creators of The Whole-Brain Child. It offers a clear framework for moving children away from fearful, shut-down "No Brain" reactions towards a resilient, curious "Yes Brain" approach to life's challenges. Packed with real-world strategies, it helps parents raise children who are more balanced, independent, and better equipped to handle setbacks, from homework struggles to screen time battles.. About the Book. Every parent recognises the moment a child melts down, shuts off, or refuses to engage when faced with something difficult — whether it's a tricky maths problem, an argument with a friend, or simply being told "no". Dr Siegel and Dr Bryson call this reactive, defensive state the "No Brain" response. In this accessible, research-driven guide, the authors explain how to instead cultivate a "Yes Brain" — a state of openness, resilience, and curiosity that allows children to engage with the world confidently rather than retreat from it.. Drawing on decades of combined clinical experience and cutting-edge neuroscience, the book breaks the Yes Brain down into four fundamental characteristics: balance, resilience, insight, and empathy. For each, the authors provide age-appropriate activities, conversation starters, and everyday strategies that parents can use immediately, whether their child is a toddler or a teenager. The book moves beyond quick fixes to address the underlying wiring of a child's developing brain, showing parents how to respond calmly and effectively in the heat of the moment while also building long-term emotional intelligence.. Written in the same warm, jargon-free style that made The Whole-Brain Child a bestseller, this follow-up makes complex neuroscience genuinely usable at the kitchen table — an es