Tina Payne Bryson Books
Dr. Daniel J. Siegel teaches psychiatry at UCLA and leads the Mindsight Institute, an educational organization that works to make people aware of the processes within our minds. He is the author of several best-selling books about mindfulness and brain development.
Dr. Tina Payne Bryson works as a clinical psychotherapist in Arcadia, California and is the Child Development Specialist at Saint Mark’s School in Altadena. She also works for the Mindsight Institute and The Whole-Brain Child is the second New York Times best seller she has coauthored with Daniel J. Siegel.
The Whole-Brain Child
What's The Whole-Brain Child about?
The Whole-Brain Child (2011) is a parent’s guide to understanding children’s minds. These blinks explain how to help your child integrate various aspects of his or her brain and develop into a mentally well-rounded human.
Who should read The Whole-Brain Child?
- Parents and expecting parents
- Anyone with an interest in intricacies of the human brain
- Teachers and coaches of all types
The Yes Brain
What's The Yes Brain about?
The Yes Brain (2018) is a hands-on guide to teaching yourself and your kids to approach the world with openness, creativity and boundless curiosity. Packed full of useful tips, examples and ideas, this book shows parents how to model and cultivate the traits that let you say “yes” to the world: balance, resilience, insight and empathy. And that doesn’t just give children better self-control and awareness; it also puts them on the path to meaningful and successful lives.
Who should read The Yes Brain?
- Parents worried about their child’s selfishness
- Anyone who works with children
- Anyone looking for a mindful solution to everyday problems
No-Drama Discipline
What's No-Drama Discipline about?
No-Drama Discipline (2014) provides a fresh approach to disciplining children by emphasizing the importance of teaching over punishment. Based on neuroscience, this method reduces drama and guides parents on how to build a deeper relationship with their children.
Who should read No-Drama Discipline?
- Parents who are tired of yelling at their misbehaving kids
- Therapists, educators, counselors or coaches working with children
- People interested in mind development
The Power of Showing Up
What's The Power of Showing Up about?
The Power of Showing Up (2020) is a guide to doing one of the most essential things when it comes to raising well-adjusted children – being fully present for them. From providing a safe haven to helping cope with life’s hurdles, parents and caregivers can learn how to build strong bonds with their children that will encourage them to feel confident and secure as they step out into the world.
Who should read The Power of Showing Up?
- Hands-on parents who want to feel empowered and connected to their children
- Teachers and caregivers looking to become better equipped to support children
- Students and educators in the field of child psychology