In this groundbreaking, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, a neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight, and parenting consultant Tina Payne Bryson present a revolutionary approach to raising children through twelve key strategies that promote healthy brain development – and calmness in children.

The authors explain and make accessible the new scientific knowledge about how children's brains are "wired" and how they mature. The "upstairs" brain, which makes decisions and balances emotions, is under construction until the age of twenty-five. Particularly in younger children, the right brain and its emotions tend to dominate over the logic of the left brain. It's no wonder that children have tantrums, argue, or fall silent.

By applying these discoveries to the daily practice of parenting, you can turn every outburst, disagreement, or fear into an opportunity for integrating your child's brain, promoting their development. With the term "brain integration," the authors describe how complete, balanced emotional and cognitive development in children is achieved through the connection of different parts of the brain.

The goal of brain integration is twofold: on one hand, to prevent the absolute dominance of either the uncontrolled emotion of the right brain or the rigid logic of the left, and on the other hand, to foster understanding of both self and others. The child's self-awareness and connection with others enable the transition from "I" to "we."

With age-appropriate strategies for dealing with daily conflicts and examples that will help you explain these concepts to your children, What’s Going On in Their Brain helps you cultivate healthy emotional and cognitive development, so your children can live a balanced, meaningful life full of significant relationships.

“Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson have created an inspired, reader-friendly guide on how to help children develop their emotional intelligence. This intelligent method transforms everyday interactions into valuable brain-shaping moments. Anyone who cares for children – or loves children – should read What’s Going On in Their Brain” – Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence.

The international bestseller The Whole-Brain Child is translated for the first time in Greece.