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From a leading child psychologist comes this groundbreaking new understanding of children’s behavior, offering insight and strategies to support both parents and children.
Nominated for Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain, Adam Grant, and Daniel H. Pink’s Next Big Idea Club
Over her decades as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Mona Delahooke has routinely counseled distraught parents who struggle to manage their children’s challenging, sometimes oppositional behaviors. These families are understandably focused on correcting or improving a child’s lack of compliance, emotional outbursts, tantrums, and other “out of control” behavior. But, as she has shared with these families, a perspective shift is needed. Behavior, no matter how challenging, is not the problem but a symptom; a clue about what is happening in a child’s unique physiologic makeup.
In Brain-Body Parenting, Dr. Delahooke offers a radical new approach to parenting based on her clinical experience as well as the most recent research in neuroscience and child psychology. Instead of a “top-down” approach to behavior that focuses on the thinking brain, she calls for a “bottom-up” approach that considers the essential role of the entire nervous system, which produces children’s feelings and behaviors.
When we begin to understand the biology beneath the behavior, suggests Dr. Delahooke, we give our children the resources they need to grow and thrive—and we give ourselves the gift of a happier, more connected relationship with them. Brain-Body Parenting empowers parents with tools to help their children develop self-regulation skills while also encouraging parental self-care, which is crucial for parents to have the capacity to provide the essential “co-regulation” children need. When parents shift from trying to secure compliance to supporting connection and balance in the body and mind, they unlock a deeper understanding of their child, encouraging calmer behavior, more harmonious family dynamics, and increased resilience.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Harper Wave (March 15, 2022)
Language : English
Hardcover : 352 pages
ISBN-10 : 0063061317
ISBN-13 : 978-0063061316
Item Weight : 1 pounds
Dimensions : 6 x 1.13 x 9 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book helpful for understanding their children’s behaviors. They describe it as a gem, a must-read, and a wonderful resource. Readers appreciate the author’s honesty and vulnerability in sharing many of her experiences. The book provides a refreshingly accessible and much-needed parent roadmap.
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Lisa D. –
BRAIN-BODY PARENTING, is a gem!
Finally, a book just for parents, liberating them (us) from the âperfect parentâ fantasy or âone size fits allâ approaches to their childâs challenging behaviors. Instead, Dr. Delahooke invites parents to rethink âmanagingâ behaviors and instead tune in to their unique child, the dynamic between their body and brain, with compassion and curiosity. She reminds us that behaviors, even the hard ones, are good information, revealing both a childâs strengths and areas of challenges.Informed by the latest in developmental neuroscience, the author provides a refreshingly accessible and much-needed parent âroadmap.â It begins with a âwhole childâ approach. The reader/parent is encouraged to start by observing, understanding, and appreciating the highly individualized body-brain connection that may be influencing your childâs actions/reactions and interactions, especially when their system is under stress.Through various real-life scenarios, Delahooke provides great examples that illustrate and guide parents towards discovering new tools individualized to their child (and them/us!). Incorporating safe, relationship-based strategies, parent and child problem-solve together, to address and shape âdifficultâ behaviors. BRAIN-BODY PARENTING offers a unique âinside-outâ approach to help your child develop self-control and emotional flexibility, while deepening your connection to your child. A rich and enlightening resource for all parents!
Chelsey –
IF YOU READ ONE BOOK ABOUT RAISING KIDS- LET THIS BE IT.
This book has changed the way I see my kids, myself, and our relationship. I have two boys, 5yrs and 2yrs. As a single mom, I work 9-5 , six days a week. I was completely drowning before I found this book. I was going back and forth with parenting styles, and nothing worked- I disagreed with spanking but found myself spanking my 5-year-old because his behavior was insane. I never thought I’d be the mom to yell, but I found that’s the only way my 5-year-old would listen. I threatened, bribed, and found myself doing anything to avoid the meltdowns, even if that meant giving in to the demands of both kids; I was exhausted and lost. They weren’t learning how to cope with everyday life because how could I teach them that when I clearly wasn’t coping either? I didn’t have the tools or the mindset to be the mom that my 5 year old needed, and I felt like a complete failer-The amount of stress in my home had started to cause my 2 year old to act out as well- Following his big brothers lead, which only made the chaos worse. I felt completely overwhelmed and like it was too late.Something just clicked when I read this book- I listened to the first 4 chapters on Spotify and in the car whenever I could, and then I read on my breaks at work. It gave me a whole new perspective and helped me regain my power as a mom. Just like my kids, I was living life in a reactive state. Now I honestly can say that I am doing my dang best to raise resilient, joyful kids… I’m so grateful to have come across this book when I did. Whether your kid/kiddos are babies, toddlers, or teens, I think the information and understanding that this book provides- Can help anyone learn how to raise and nurture their kids in an effective, safe and loving home.
Bri –
Need to own and re-read often
I am a fan of Dr. Delahookeâs work and as a follower, I was excited to hear about the release of her new book and pre-ordered it, thinking it would be mostly the same information as is found in her other fantastic work, Beyond Behaviors, but just re-written to be accessible to parents. And although the crucial pieces of polyvagal theory and everything is still there, it is a whole new book. It is well written through the lens and heart of a parent, not just a psychologist. I appreciate the honesty and vulnerability with which she shares many personal anecdotes.This book really does stand out from other parenting books (even the really great ones that I also own) in that she admits that there is no one right way to approach parenting because each person is an individual with individual needs. And secondly it stands out because it calls for parents to examine their own needs and platforms, to take good care of themselves, which will help them best meet the needs of their children.I have already recommended the book to friends and family and have used quotes from the book to connect with others and in newsletters for other parents.
Guy Stephens –
How to raise children that will flourish using neuroscience
In her previous book, “Beyond Behaviors: Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children’s Behavioral Challenges,” Dr. Mona Delahooke took important neuroscience principles and made them clear and approachable. Dr. Delahooke showed us how to look beyond behavior to understand where behavior comes from and ways to better support children. We learned from Dr. Delahooke that our biology influences behavior and that not all behavior is intentional. Simply put, we learned that much lies beneath the surface of the behavioral iceberg.Dr. Delahooke now brings her wisdom and science-based approach to parenting in the new book “Brain-Body Parenting: How to Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids.” The book makes the case that there is no single path to parenting every child. Each child has a unique brain and body platform and requires an individualized approach. The basis of Dr. Delahooke’s approach is co-regulation and relational safety. A theme in the book is that children and adults must feel safe and connected to thrive.”Brain-Body Parenting” is an excellent book for any parent or individual who works with young children. The book uses stories and real-life examples to understand how to support and nurture growth in children. Dr. Delahooke is compassionate and encourages parents to take care of themselves and their brain and body platform. As Dr. Delahooke shares, we must be well regulated as adults to support the healthy growth of our children. This book can help you through the day-to-day challenges and enable you to raise children that will flourish.Read it – you’ll be glad you did!
Gayathri –
A fantastic book. Glad it explained the science and psychology behind development in babies, toddlers, and not tips to tackle behaviour.
Kaye –
Transformation for both my home and workplace. Amazing!
Taryn Silver –
This book is a breakthrough in the sea of other behaviour parenting books. Letâs hope this brain science informed approach seeps over to school and medical settings as well.
Alex –
A simple task done well
Misty R –
Just received my copy of this book and can’t wait to read. I love love love Dr Mona Delahooke’s message, who is also very approachable on social media, and also have her book “Beyond Behaviours” which I learned about through a terrific webinar by Dr Mona. Dr Mona has such a compassion and respect for all of us, and delivers so much to genuinely help us as parents and our children.