Siegel, Daniel J.

"Shares stories, scripts, simple strategies, illustrations and tips for honoring the Four S's effectively in all kinds of situations"--Publisher.

"The brain is either in a reactive (no) state, which makes us rigid and self-conscious, putting us on high alert for rules and consequences; or in a receptive (yes) state, which is what enables curiosity and creativity, and fosters resilience. Most traditional learning environments--and many parenting approaches--necessarily trigger the 'no' state in children (allowing teachers and school systems to assess and manage them), but parents can nurture the mindset that leads to authentic happiness and success by supplying children with neurological counterbalancing 'yes brain' experiences and interactions. [The authors] . . . explain the underpinnings of this neurological dichotomy, and give parents the scripts, ideas and activities for igniting and wiring the 'yes' state in kids of all ages"--Provided by publisher.

Explores child behavior as it relates to brain development, including parenting strategies to help cultivate healthy emotional and intellectual development.

Presents the argument that the adolescent brain--defined as men and women's brains between the ages of twelve and twenty-four--is at its most malleable and it is important for teens to cultivate their brains at this time to become the kinds of adults they want to be. Discusses how the brain works and develops and why teenage minds work the way they do.