THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD

Both authors have pleasing voices as they deliver their enlightening message with appealing enthusiasm. Sounding committed to their work, they clearly enjoy being helpful. Discussing children from the toddler through the preteen years, their book uses engaging stories and imagery to explain how the functions of the brain become integrated as children grow. They show, for example, how parents, teachers, and others can help children balance the creative and structuring hemispheres of the brain. The material explains how children can learn to reconcile primitive emotions with logical, reality-based functioning. The authors’ accessible recommendations are notable for their use of conversation and stories to help children grow from disruptive experiences. This is an exceptional resource for helping children to manage their impulses and reactions, make decisions, develop personal insight, connect with other people, and become confident, adaptable adults. T.W. 2013 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2012, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2012]