Then once they are calm, it’s time to bring in the rational thought and logic to make sense of their behaviors.įrom reading the book, I was also able to fully grasp the difference between the upstairs thinker brain and downstairs reactive brain. We can help our kids do this first by connecting our right brain state to their own right brain state to their right brain state. Kids need to use their right emotional brain WITH their left logical brain in order to live a meaningful, creative, balanced and fulfilling life.

I’m telling you, this book does such an incredible job explaining what is happening in your child’s brain in a very practical easy-to-digest way.īasically, the brain works best when it’s integrated which means all the parts are working together in a balanced way. Tina Payne Bryson should be a prerequisite to becoming a parent. The Inner-workings of a Child’s Brainįirst and foremost, I think reading The Whole-Brain Child by Dr. If you find yourself in the same boat of not knowing what to do with your overly active hyper, maybe sometimes crazy child, here are some things I wish I would have known that may help you. What I Wish I Knew When My Son Was a High Energy ToddlerĪs my son grew, started school and we learned more about how his brain was wired, a lot of things started to make sense. Does Your Toddler Have a Ton of Energy?.What To Do If You Have a High Energy Toddler.

A Note To The Mama With a High Energy Toddler (Who May Be Driving You a Little Bonker Balls).

Connection is More Important Than Correction.

The Difference Between Neurotypical and Neurodiverse Children.

What I Wish I Knew When My Son Was a High Energy Toddler.

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