Brain-Body Parenting

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From a leading child psychologist comes a groundbreaking understanding of children's behavior, offering insights and strategies for parents. Dr. Mona Delahooke has counseled many parents struggling with their children's challenging behaviors, such as emotional outbursts and tantrums. She emphasizes that these behaviors are not the problem but symptoms that reveal insights into a child's unique physiological makeup. Dr. Delahooke presents a radical new approach to parenting, rooted in her clinical experience and recent research in neuroscience and child psychology. Rather than a "top-down" method focusing solely on the thinking brain, she advocates for a "bottom-up" approach that acknowledges the role of the entire nervous system in shaping children's feelings and behaviors. Understanding the biology behind behavior allows parents to provide the resources children need to thrive, fostering a happier, more connected relationship. This approach empowers parents with tools to help their children develop self-regulation skills while emphasizing the importance of parental self-care. By shifting focus from securing compliance to nurturing connection and balance in both body and mind, parents can unlock a deeper understanding of their children, leading to calmer behavior, improved family dynamics, and greater resilience.