The Yes Brain Child: Help Your Child be More Resilient, Independent and Creative

The Yes Brain Child: Help Your Child be More Resilient, Independent and Creative is written by parenting experts Dr Siegel and Dr Bryson. It presents the ‘Yes Brain’ approach, contrasting it with what they describe as the ‘No Brain’ response.

Key details

• Written by Dr Siegel and Dr Bryson
• Centres on the ‘Yes Brain’ approach to parenting
• Defines the ‘No Brain’ response as acting out or shutting down when facing setbacks
• Draws on the authors’ work with thousands of parents and children from all backgrounds
• Includes advice, tools and activities for parents of children of all ages

Synopsis

Children may react to setbacks or tricky situations by acting out or shutting down, including around homework, food or screen time. Dr Siegel and Dr Bryson refer to this as the ‘No Brain’ response, and set out ways to nurture a ‘Yes Brain’ instead.

Based on their work with thousands of families, the authors provide advice, tools and activities intended to help parents support children in coping, solving their own problems and thriving. The approach is illustrated through examples of children responding to nerves about school, trying something different from friends, and dealing with a disappointing test result by seeking ways to improve.