The Whole-Brain Child
Evidence: Uses brain science to explain children's behaviour; the 12 strategies come from the authors' clinical experience rather than trials. Evidence level: expert opinion.
1What parents should know
Explains, in terms children can understand, how the developing brain works, with twelve strategies for handling big feelings.
2Sources and check record
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