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Mentioned in 24 episodes
The Whole-Brain Child
12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind
Book • 2011
This book offers 12 revolutionary strategies to help parents nurture their child's developing mind.
It introduces the concepts of the 'upstairs brain' (higher-order cognitive functions) and the 'downstairs brain' (more primal emotional responses), emphasizing the importance of integrating these two brain regions for self-regulation and wise decision-making.
The authors provide age-appropriate strategies to deal with day-to-day struggles, help children integrate their memories, and build positive, nurturing relationships.
The book also highlights the value of viewing mistakes as opportunities for growth and teaching important skills through everyday parenting challenges.
It introduces the concepts of the 'upstairs brain' (higher-order cognitive functions) and the 'downstairs brain' (more primal emotional responses), emphasizing the importance of integrating these two brain regions for self-regulation and wise decision-making.
The authors provide age-appropriate strategies to deal with day-to-day struggles, help children integrate their memories, and build positive, nurturing relationships.
The book also highlights the value of viewing mistakes as opportunities for growth and teaching important skills through everyday parenting challenges.
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Mentioned in 24 episodes
Mentioned by 
Adam Schafer while discussing his family's move and his son's reaction to learning they rent their house.
Adam Schafer while discussing his family's move and his son's reaction to learning they rent their house.
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2573: Lose 12 Pounds of Fat in Two Easy Steps & More (Listener Coaching)
Mentioned by Adam Schafer in relation to strategies for helping children regulate their emotions through physical activity.
Adam Schafer in relation to strategies for helping children regulate their emotions through physical activity.
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2548: The 5 BEST Sources of Protein for Bodybuilding & More (Listener Coaching)
Mentioned by Adam Schafer as a book he recently read and enjoyed, focusing on neuroscience for children and parenting strategies.
Adam Schafer as a book he recently read and enjoyed, focusing on neuroscience for children and parenting strategies.
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2546: Five Weird Hacks to Speed Up Recovery & More (Listener Live Coaching)
Mentioned by Robyn Gobbel as one of her primary mentors whose work has profoundly impacted her life and the foundation of her work.
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Ep. 215: The #1 Ingredient of Self Regulation
Recommended by John as a book that uses the upstairs/downstairs brain metaphor to explain child development.
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5 Hacks: How to Speak Kid #35
Mentioned by 
Bari Weiss as books read by many people she knows, representing a new trend in gentle parenting.
Bari Weiss as books read by many people she knows, representing a new trend in gentle parenting.
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What’s the Best Way to Raise Good People? A Debate
Mentioned by Kevin Majeres as source of inspiration for optimal parenting, emphasizing connection before redirection.
245. Optimal Parenting I: The Big Picture
