Book description
There's no such thing as a bad kid. That's what a lifetime of experience has taught Dr. Stuart Shanker. No matter how difficult, out of control, distracted, or exhausted a child might seem, there's a way forward: self-regulation. Overturning decades of conventional wisdom, this radical new technique allows children and…
Why read it?
3 authors picked Self-Reg as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love this book because it changed my entire outlook on behavior. It helped me understand the relationship between nervous system regulation and emotional regulation.
It helped me identify the underlying needs that drive the challenging behaviors we see in childhood. It changed the game for me as a parent and teacher.
From Alyssa's list on raising emotionally intelligent humans.
Dr. Stuart Shanker is the rock star of Self-Regulation; what he doesn’t know about children is not worth knowing. This book lifts the lid on the many hidden and surprising sources of stress for children, and the impact stress has on their mind, behaviour, and nervous system. Packed with stories of the children he has treated and families he has helped and peppered with facts about the brain and nervous system, this book helps parents discover what could be causing their children’s behavioural, emotional, and learning problems. Best of all, it offers concrete steps parents can take to help children…
From Beth's list on for tired and frazzled parents.
This book is great for parents because it not only explains why children with executive functioning struggle with managing their behaviors, but it also explains how parents can respond differently. He provides examples of how parents can shift from reacting with anger and frustration to a child’s difficulties to modeling and teaching children to calm themselves and bring their rational thinking brain back online.
From Rebecca's list on helping children with ADHD with executive function.
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