Often, parenting is treated like some form of manipulation or behavioural coercion that must be kept secret from children. This book focuses on discoveries about the brain that give us deep insights into the children we care for, what they need, and how to discipline them in ways that foster optimal development.

Trade paperback. The author of parenting bestseller "The Whole-Brain Child" introduces a 'relational' approach to discipline that builds on children's innate desire to please their parents and get along well with others.

'The book includes helpful cartoon-like illustrations and real-life scenarios from Siegel's and Bryson's parenting experience, giving parents practical advice for everyday battles and discipline opportunities ? Bryson and Siegel are always kind and understanding and intentional with their words so that parents, when finished with the book, feel empowered to put their teachings into practice instead of too discouraged to try changing their default ways ? If you are a parent or a grandparent or a teacher or a Sunday school teacher or an aunt or an uncle or a childcare provider or you have ANY exposure at all to children, you should read this book.'