No-Drama Discipline

by Dr Daniel J Siegel MD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The pioneering experts behind The Whole-Brain Child and The Yes Brain tackle the ultimate parenting discipline. "A lot of fascinating insights . . . an eye-opener worth reading."-- Parents Highlighting the fascinating link between a child's neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehavior, No-Drama Discipline provides an effective, compassionate road map for dealing with tantrums, tensions, and tears--without causing a scene. Defining the true meaning of the "d" word (to instruct, not to shout or reprimand), the authors explain how to reach your child, redirect emotions, and turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth. By doing so, the cycle of negative behavior (and punishment) is essentially brought to a halt, as problem solving becomes a win/win situation. Inside this sanity-saving guide you'll discover - strategies that help parents identify their own discipline philosophy--and master the best methods to communicate the lessons they are trying to impart
- facts on child brain development--and what kind of discipline is most appropriate and constructive at all ages and stages
- the way to calmly and lovingly connect with a child--no matter how extreme the behavior--while still setting clear and consistent limits
- tips for navigating your child through a tantrum to achieve insight, empathy, and repair
- twenty discipline mistakes even the best parents make--and how to stay focused on the principles of whole-brain parenting and discipline techniques Complete with candid stories and playful illustrations that bring the authors' suggestions to life, No-Drama Discipline shows you how to work with your child's developing mind, peacefully resolve conflicts, and inspire happiness and strengthen resilience in everyone in the family. Praise for No-Drama Discipline "With lucid, engaging prose accompanied by cartoon illustrations, Siegel and Bryson help parents teach and communicate more effectively." -- Publishers Weekly "Wow! This book grabbed me from the very first page and did not let go." --Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D., author of The Opposite of Worry

Genres: Nonfiction

288 pages, Library Binding

Published January 1, 2019

Reviews

[Bibliophilic Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Actual Rating: 4.5 / 5

[Lily 百合花 · Rating 3 out of 5]

ชื่อเรื่อง – Thanks to Me (나에게 고맙다)
ผู้แต่ง – Jeon Seung-Hwan (전승환) เขียน อภิศรี แปล


รีวิวหลังอ่าน

ด้วยความที่อยากหาอะไรที่ไม่ใช่นิยายมาอ่านคั่นเวลาบ้าง ก็เลยเปิดๆ ดู แล้วก็เลือกเล่มนี้มาอ่านก่อนเลย ใช้เวลาไม่นานในการอ่าน มีภาพประกอบระหว่างเรื่องสวยงาม คำสั้นๆ แต่กระแทกใจในหลายๆ ประโยค

อ่านเพลินๆ แป๊บๆ ก็อ่านจบ แต่ก็ได้ขบคิดและปลอบใจตัวเองในเวลาเดียวกัน บางทีการอ่านอะไรแบบนี้ ก็เหมือนได้ชโลมจิตใจตัวเองไปด้วยเลย การได้ขอบคุณตัวเอง และบอกตัวเองว่าสิ่งที่ทำมันคือดีที่สุดแล้ว และได้พูดกับตัวเองก่อนนั้น เป็นอะไรที่ดีงามมากจริงๆ เลยแหละ

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[Nunny Huang · Rating 5 out of 5]

เป็นหนังสือที่เขียนเพื่อให้พูดคำดีๆกับตัวเอง เห็นคุณค่าของตัวเอง ไม่ให้คนอื่นมาลดค่าของเรา กล้าทำในสิ่งต่างๆที่ถูกต้องและทำให้มีความสุข

[Jadsupa · Rating 4 out of 5]

เป็นหนังสือข้อความปลอบใจโดยแท้จริง แม้แต่การจัดวาง เลือกภาพ หรือตัวหนังสือก็ล้วนแล้วแต่ให้ทำเราสบายใจมากขึ้นทั้งนั้น เหมาะกับการอ่านช้าๆเพื่อดื่มด่ำ

[Chinchin · Rating 4 out of 5]

อ่านแล้วรู้สึกละมุนในใจ เหมือนมีคนมาปลอบประโลม
สามารถอ่านได้เรื่อยๆ ข้อคิดไม่ได้หวือหวามาก หรือเป็นเรื่องใหม่ แต่ก็นั่นแหละคนที่ปลอบใจบางทีแค่มานั่งข้าง รับฟัง พูดไม่กีคำก็น่าจะโอเคแล้ว

[Angeli · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a collection of poems and essays that may be a source of comfort and gentle reminders, especially for those seeking even just a little push to keep moving forward. It's a book that could fit in with most self-help collections, especially if one is familiar with Apop's productions, though it probably might be easily overtaken by other similar reads.

I appreciate the author's style in a handful of pieces that were scattered throughout the collection. I found some of his metaphors and insights refreshing, and his tone was quite approachable. Generally, each piece included could likely stand alone as a nice read. The photos were also a nice touch to enhance the content.

My qualms with this book mainly involve a) the "misleading" title, b) the questionable organization, and c) the redundant captioning of photos.

The biggest issue would be the title; it's arguable that most of the pieces are not really thematically related to what the title suggests. Taken together, they read more like general reflections for growth rather than testaments to being thankful to oneself. As far as gratitude goes, there is also fair emphasis on being grateful to others for their support even when it isn't immediately apparent. (And this might be more obvious than the attempts to communicate thankfulness to oneself.) Still, I'm not sure that "feeling grateful" is the main theme that underlies the collection in general. That said, the pieces are nice to read, but the collection as a whole would probably benefit from a title change to better represent what the book communicates.

The organization of the pieces feels a bit too random, almost like going through someone's journal with a mish-mash of thoughts and feelings. It's not necessarily a bad thing, but it's not particularly conducive to getting the reader to immerse in reflection, nor to feel the depth of the author's empathy, especially if you are going to read in order. So rather than read from cover to cover, I'd suggest reading in random doses and/or go through the table of contents to pick out the pieces with titles that resonate at a particular time. That way, there's a better chance to appreciate the author's relevant insights.

The captions are a minor style/formatting thing, probably just a personal peeve. Still, it might be worth mentioning that lines from some of the pieces are reused as captions for photos. It sometimes feels a bit awkward to be rereading the same lines (especially if they were the last lines from the prior page/piece). Sometimes, they seem like fillers to make the book longer than needed.

Generally, this was a fairly light read. It's a decent collection of self-help pieces that could be better appreciated in doses (rather than a straight read).

[Sam Pardo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so comforting! I've read it in one sitting! Very relatable!

[Alex Simeon · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Don't ever forget there are more people than you can imagine who care for you and send love to you"

words i needed to read for sure. felt like a hug

[MonoNoAware · Rating 3 out of 5]

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