The Whole-Brain Child by Bryson, Tina PayneSiegel, Daniel J

As children develop and grow, they sure can cause a series of headaches to their parents. Tantrums, for example, are a common episode. Infants’ interpersonal relationships can also unfold many issues. Imagine that, a moment ago, your child and their friend were seen happily sharing their toys together. As soon as you turned your back, though, the kids started to squabble. Maybe your child struggles with focus and concentration, but you haven’t noticed that yet? When your kids are doing homework, their eyes wander left and right instead of focusing on the textbook. The list of matters worth paying attention to when raising a child goes on and on. As parents, how do you handle these problems? Do you believe that your kids are still young and it's okay to turn a blind eye to their mistakes? By disregarding important episodes and meaningful issues with their kids, parents automatically take for granted the opportunity to educate them, opening the door to a life of downturns. Anger and verbal accusation may cause children to act more rebellious, but they are not meant for empty talk at all. So, stuck in the middle of both extreme behaviors, what exactly should we do as parents?