No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind Kindle Edition

So many insightful tips on parenting! A great read for parents of all ages due to its helpful context on brain development and connection to be made that ultimately makes disciplining easier!

I appreciate this approach that is explained. Treating our children with respect teaches them to respect others. Remembering to put this in action will be key.

This book was recommended by a psychiatrist for behavior issues our adopted son is struggling with. My husband is a doctor and I worked with children with behaviors as a professional, so we had already been applying many of the ideas this book presented by using common sense and treating our child with respect. There are some things (like with any modality of behavior modification) that would not have worked for us. Example: there is no way I could have allowed my child to explore a grocery store, if he started to fidget in the cart. We had to put him in the cart and keep him there until he stopped screaming. The grocery cart and the car seat were really the only non-starters of free-exploration. Now I can shop and he is at peace knowing nothing is going to hurt him, there is no way he can run around the store and grab items and bump off of people, he will get rewarded if he stays calm and I can get our grocery shopping finished. I suggest this book for any parent who is questioning themselves, it could help parents out in the sense that most parents struggle and it allows for faults and releases some guilt because partenting is a constant struggle. Most parenting books (IMO) can be reduced to a few sentences: Love your child, stay calm: always the best state of mind to handle any situation (but sometimes we all loose our Sh&% and get over it immediately if you do) and be consistent, surprises should be left for the Holidays. All in all I would stay it was a well written, easy read parenting manual peppered with humor. Yes, I would recommended it, but allow for some modifications in your own parenting style (which this books states as well).

Within a week of using these strategies, I've noticed a calmer, more peaceful way of how I am with my kids. I've been able to connect in a way that they feel safe and heard. I've also noticed more compassion, not only in my parenting, but within myself. Absolutely recommend this book!!

If there's a handbook in becoming a good parent, this one should be part of it. its worth trying the strategies from this book.

I don't even know where to start, this is an amazing book. I wish I had this 8 years ago. I have a 2, 5, and 8 year old. My oldest (girl) has Autism, which has been really hard for my middle (boy). Over the last year he as been really acting out, to be honest, he has been out of control. We decided to put him in weekly therapy to help with his behavior and to help him cope with all the trauma from his sister. This book has completely transformed the way we discipline him. The best part is, it actually works! I have read dozens of books, but this one is the only one that gives the tools necessary to truly help you. It's not an overnight fix, it's a process, but one that actually works. To be honest, I think it's probably the hardest for the parent. I have been disciplining one way for years, so to change that was really hard, and I'm not perfect, but this book has helped equipped me to have No-Drama Discipline in our house.You don't have to be a parent to read this book. If you are a care giver to children in anyway, this book is for you! It's worth every penny! I promise you will not be disappointed. I may not be a Dr. or have a Phd, but I'm a parent, and deal with real world issues just like all of you, and this book has not only changed the way I view discipline, but the way I actually discipline. It will challenge most of your mindsets, but it's always good to see things for a different perspective. They are able to explain how the brain works in practical terms, so it's easy to understand. This allows you to see how No-Drama Discipline not only will provide a better home environment, but will actually help your child develop parts (upper brain) of their brain that will drastically impact the way the respond to life situations not only now, but when they are adults.Bottom line.... Buy the book, read the book, apply the knowledge, change your life, and your kids life. I really mean it, it will completely change the atmosphere in your home.

This book is very informative and gives several ways to help a child understand why their behavior was not okay .

I really like Daniel Siegel's books. His ideas are backed by research. What is difficult is that his writing is often rambling which can be annoying. But there are usually good gems. It is clear Dr. Bryson wrote more in this book because there is less rambling. While there is good information, it is a little too touchy feely. It is very important to attend to a child's emotional experience at the moment. However, emotionally communicating and connecting with your child is useless without some strong understanding and use of Behavior Theories as well. Sometimes, I felt like Siegel and Bryson forgot about that part. It can be just as important. Additionally, I am not seeing anything new in the writings that others haven't already written. I think I like the Positive Discipline series better...