No-Drama Discipline

The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind

By: Tina Payne Bryson PhD, Daniel j. Siegel MD

Narrated by: Daniel J. Siegel MD, Tina Payne Bryson PhD

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

Critic reviews

"With lucid, engaging prose accompanied by cartoon illustrations, [Daniel J.] Siegel and [Tina Payne] Bryson help parents teach and communicate more effectively." (Publishers Weekly)

"A lot of fascinating insights...an eye-opener worth reading." (Parents)

"Insightful.... The ideas presented in this latest book can actually be applied to all of our relationships, as it will help us in many circumstances to be able to calm down, have empathy for another person, and then communicate in a constructive way about our concerns and proposed solutions. What works to help children learn and behave better might also help our world’s leaders and large groups of people get along better, as many of us adults failed to develop these mindsight skills as we were growing up and we tend to sabotage our relationships with others as a result. Whether you are a parent, a teacher, or just a person who wishes to learn to get along better with others, you may find some valuable insights in No-Drama Discipline." (Examiner.com)

I'd like my parents to discipline me like that when I was a kid!

I've read lots of parenting books and so far encountered only two (including this one) which technics not only work but help to bond with your child. This book focuses on not how to make your child to do what you want, but how to teach your child so they understand why they need to behave that way. And this is one of the biggest parenting goals to make our children independent adults, who knows how to make good choices whether they are with us or not.

Sometimes it's a bit repetitive but this makes you see author message from various sides and remember it.

The second best book about parenting is "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen, and How to Listen So Kids Will Talk" Adele Faber. Another book about respectful parenting. Strongly recommend both books!

awesome book

What a great book!! I think every caregiver should definitely have this book.........I loved it

Easy to follow and practical information

Would you consider the audio edition of No-Drama Discipline to be better than the print version?

No. I believe this is the kind of book you want to have a hard copy of. Basically because you may want to go back to re-read certain parts and since it gives you steps, I believe the visual part might be just helpful. However, listening provides a really good glimpse of what the strategy is.

What was one of the most memorable moments of No-Drama Discipline?

I love the way the authors empathize with parents, saying that this is not a method that will work every time with every child. I know they are not just trying to sell a method, they refer a lot to times in which it doesn't work, and how frustrating it could be. I appreciate the honesty.

Which scene was your favorite?

Well, this book doesn’t have scenes, right? But if I had to pick a part, I would pick the whole explanation about empathy. I had never thought about it so deeply, and it has helped improve my relationship not only with my daughter, but husband and other family members.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Like I said, the different parts in which the authors would show a real ending, in which no strategy, word or maneuver worked with kids and how frustrating that could be.

Any additional comments?

I recommend it to parents who like to know about ways of dealing with discipline in a more thoughtful, emotional way. BUT, I HIGHLY recommend to teachers and care-givers, because it could change the way one deals with little ones.

Conscious Discipline is wonderful.

Be present, not on auto pilot. Will listen to this one again in a few weeks.

Great Book

I read whole brain child first as recommended and I enjoyed this book more. It was easy to grasp and implement quickly. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us and how you educate your children to learn how to self regulate. Definitely sharing!!

easy to listen to

Really enjoyed this audio book. I'm working on trying to stop my endless yelling and working on solutions which this book offered. highly recommend it

Excellent

Loved it! I have been trying all of the suggestions and have already noticed a difference in my children and myself for the better

Excellent

Loved every minute. Very insightful, informative and relatable! The data shared, the stories depicted were all so real and helpful.

An amazing audiobook that I love and have enjoyed and learned a lot from.. highly recommended 👍🏻

I was surprised by how easy manageable strategies worked pretty well for me.. it is all about being calm as a parent and not letting our stress take control of our relationship with our beloved kids.. we need to use our whole brain, change and enhance ourselves in order to deliver a good example for our children..

The Authors actually read the book! Very good!

What did you love best about No-Drama Discipline?

The authors read the book to you. One of the best books that I've had on Audible.

What does Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Its is nice because you feel like they sympathize with the challenges of being a parent and they understand the many mistakes and challenges of disciplining your children.

What insight do you think you’ll apply from No-Drama Discipline?

The many techniques of parenting in a no-drama way.