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No-Drama Discipline

Written by: Tina Payne Bryson PhD, Daniel j. Siegel MD
Narrated by: Daniel J. Siegel MD, Tina Payne Bryson PhD
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Publisher's Summary

The pioneering experts behind the bestselling The Whole-Brain Child - Tina Payne Bryson and Daniel J. Siegel, the New York Times bestselling author of Brainstorm - now explore the ultimate child-raising challenge: discipline. Highlighting the fascinating link between a child’s neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehavior, No-Drama Disciplineprovides an effective, compassionate road map for dealing with tantrums, tensions, and tears - without causing a scene.

Defining the true meaning of the “d” word (to instruct, not to shout or reprimand), the authors explain how to reach your child, redirect emotions, and turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth. By doing so, the cycle of negative behavior (and punishment) is essentially brought to a halt, as problem solving becomes a win/win situation. Inside this sanity-saving guide you’ll discover

  • strategies that help parents identify their own discipline philosophy - and master the best methods to communicate the lessons they are trying to impart
  • facts on child brain development - and what kind of discipline is most appropriate and constructive at all ages and stages
  • the way to calmly and lovingly connect with a child - no matter how extreme the behavior - while still setting clear and consistent limits
  • tips for navigating your children through a tantrum to achieve insight, empathy, and repair
  • twenty discipline mistakes even the best parents make - and how to stay focused on the principles of whole-brain parenting and discipline techniques.

Complete with candid stories and playful illustrations that bring the authors’ suggestions to life, No-Drama Discipline shows you how to work with your child’s developing mind, peacefully resolve conflicts, and inspire happiness and strengthen resilience in everyone in the family.

©2014 Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson (P)2014 Random House Audio

What the critics say

"Wow! This book grabbed me from the very first page and did not let go. Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson explain extremely well why punishment is a dead-end strategy. Then they describe what to do instead. By making the latest breakthroughs in brain science accessible to any parent, they show why empathy and connection are the royal road to cooperation, discipline, and family harmony." (Lawrence J. Cohen, PhD, author of The Opposite of Worry)

"Using simple and clear explanations, practical advice, and cartoons that make the how-to guidance come alive, this book is a rich resource for families trying to navigate meltdowns and misunderstandings. It explains how neurobiology drives children’s infuriating and puzzling behavior and will help parents make their way through the trenches of a typical day with grace, mutual respect, and a good helping of delight." (Wendy Mogel, PhD, author of The Blessing of a Skinned Knee)

"What a relief! Siegel and Bryson take the difficulty out of discipline, for parents or anyone who has to help kids behave. No-Drama Discipline offers a research-based, commonsense approach that any grown-up will be happy to use, and any kid will benefit from." (Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence)

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A must listen/read

I have 3 kids under 4. I have one shot at this. I know nothing about parenting except for what I’ve experienced with my own parents and the advice I get from friends. So why not educate myself. I wish I had started reading this much earlier because I’m starting to see behaviours that need to be addressed. I’m playing catch up. Had I read this earlier, I would have implemented these concepts right away. I’m good news is that it’s never too late, according to this book. I’ve learned a lot but more so about myself and how my actions impact my kids. I recommend this book to every parent who is serious about giving their kids the best opportunity and chance in life. Why wouldn’t you want to learn about your kids? I would also recommend “The whole Brain Child” also by the same authors. Good luck to all the parents out there. Being a parent has been the most challenging, frustrating, and rewarding thing I’ve ever had to do in my life.

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Takes a while to get into the tactical stuff

Repetitive. Almost in every chapter the author keeps "reassuring us" that we will address this in later chapters. I've been listening to the book for over 3 hours now and they keep promising they'll talk about it in later chapters. Good book, but the first 3 hours are quite repetitive. Still no "tactical advice" as of yet.

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  • 2018-03-20

Great book full of great advice

This book takes an effective and gentle discipline approach and breaks it down in a way that is really easy to understand and implement. A must read for parents interested in the practical application of discipline with an AP parenting approach.

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life-changing

I was raised in fear. Do the right thing or get a beating. I can only really remember five times thatI did get beat and always figured it was the right way to parent because I turned out okay...right?
I didn't really feel like it was abuse and I would never say that my mom abused me. She loved me I know that and she did what she knew based on how she was raised. Personally, I spanked my kids when they were bad and it also wasn't very often but now that I've read this book I understand that discipline means teaching. This is the second time I have listened to this book and I have learned so much. If you can believe it, I have even learned to deal with my adult children in a much more mature way. I plan to do this with Maya and her mother already does.
You are never too old to learn and science has proven that the brain is malleable and can learn new things.
As a matter of fact, the brain craves knowledge like food and when you stop feeding it it's not good. I'm pretty sure that all of us have said the phrase " when I have kids of my own I will never hit them or yell at them " well, if you really mean it this is your book. 💜

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Verbose

I've stopped part way through. Although I agree with the logic of the message, it's a lot of repetition in a way that isn't keeping me engaged. I find it wordy and it causes my mind to wander. The priciples of the books advice seem sound, but being able to listen and have clear takeaways, in a period of time that is reasonable for retaining the information, is key for me.

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GREAT READ

I loved this book, a lot of excellent tips for parenting, definitely a MUST READ !!! explanation and examples are awesome, story narrated well. I would recommend thos book to grandparents as well as parents. ENJOY!!

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Really Helpful!

I loved the authors in this! Everything is easily understood and works for us. Thank you!

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great!

fantastic book to get insight into the child's brain in relation to discipline. every parent should read it.

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Great thoughts to reflect on

Liked the emphasis on connection and treating your child as their own person who you have utmost respect for.

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  • 2023-09-07

Excellent parents book

It is incredibly good. I think this book should be read/listen by all the parents in the world. It helped me a lot.

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