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THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD: 12 REVOLUTIONARY STRATEGIES TO NURTURE YOUR CHILD`S DEVELOPING MIND

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Call no.
: 649.1019
Author
: Dan J. Siegel, Tina Payne Bryson
Contributor
: Siti Nurhafizah Binti Sajeli@Sejali
Summary
Reading Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson’s book was eye-opening because it reframed parenting for me as connection before correction. Their 12 brain-based strategies felt less like theory and more like a practical toolbox I could imagine using in real Malaysian settings — calming a child’s meltdown at a pasar malam, supporting exam stress during SPM, or guiding kids through gaming addictions without constant conflict. What stayed with me most was the shift in perspective: parenting doesn’t have to revolve around strict control or endless discipline, but can instead be about calm presence, empathy, and intentional guidance that helps children build resilience for real-life challenges.