The Best Parenting Book of 2022
Brain-Body Parenting - How to Stop Managing Behaviour and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids
Mona Delahooke’s New Book Empowers Parents and Promotes Self-Care
Mona Delahooke has released another incredible parenting book that empowers parents with tools to help their children develop self-regulation skills. This new work also emphasizes the importance of parental self-care.
Her first book, Beyond Behaviors, is a must-read for all parents, grandparents, educators, and anyone who interacts with children. It focuses on the “tip of the iceberg” behaviors we see in children. Mona encourages parents to look beneath the surface to understand the underlying factors contributing to these outward behaviors.
Understanding Child Behavior: Dr. Mona Delahooke’s Brain-Body Parenting Approach for Empowered Parenting
Over her decades as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Mona Delahooke has counseled many parents struggling with challenging behaviors in their children. These families often focus on correcting issues like emotional outbursts, tantrums, and non-compliance. However, Dr. Delahooke emphasizes that these behaviors are not the problem; they are symptoms that reveal insights into a child’s unique physiological makeup.
In her book, Brain-Body Parenting, Dr. Delahooke presents a radical new approach to parenting. Drawing on her clinical experience and the latest research in neuroscience and child psychology, she advocates for a “bottom-up” approach. This method considers the entire nervous system’s role in shaping children’s feelings and behaviors, rather than relying solely on the thinking brain.
By understanding the biology behind behavior, Dr. Delahooke argues that we can provide our children with the resources they need to thrive. This understanding also fosters a happier, more connected relationship between parents and children. Brain-Body Parenting equips parents with tools to help their children develop self-regulation skills while promoting essential parental self-care.
When parents shift from seeking compliance to nurturing connection and balance, they unlock a deeper understanding of their children. This approach encourages calmer behaviors, fosters harmonious family dynamics, and builds resilience.
