Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. is the co-author (with Dan Siegel) of two New York Times Best Sellers - THE WHOLE-BRAIN CHILD and NO-DRAMA DISCIPLINE - each of which has been translated into dozens of languages, as well as THE YES BRAIN and THE POWER OF SHOWING UP and the forthcoming BOTTOM LINE FOR BABY. She is the Founder and Executive Director of The Center for Connection, a multidisciplinary clinical practice in Southern California. Dr. Bryson keynotes conferences and conducts workshops for parents, educators, and clinicians all over the world, and she frequently consults with schools, businesses, and other organizations. An LCSW, Tina is a graduate of Baylor University with a Ph.D. from USC. The most important part of her bio, she says, is that she's a mum to her three boys. You can learn more about Dr. Bryson at TinaBryson.com.
"""Louis Pasteur once said that 'chance favours the prepared mind.' This insightful book ensures you'll be prepared for parenthood and all the chance happenings that come with it. The bottom line? Tina Payne Bryson's scientific training, intelligence, compassion, and personal experience make this an essential guide to making all your important parenting decisions."" - Daniel J. Siegel, MD, New York Times bestselling author of 'The Whole-Brain Child' and 'No-Drama Discipline' ""How can we raise our children to be safe and healthy in a world where there's a study backing almost every point of view? Only with Tina Payne Bryson leading the way. She combines the brains of a scientist, the communication skills of a storyteller, and the empathy of a fellow parent to ease you through the first year of your baby's life. Her bottom line is top-notch, indispensable advice."" - Cara Natterson, MD, author of 'Decoding Boys'"