Stop Saying "Use Your Words": The Neuroscientist's Guide to Connecting with Your Child's Emotional Brain Before You Engage the Logical One

“Use your words” is one of the most common parenting phrases—but it often fails to work when kids are overwhelmed by big feelings. This science-backed guide teaches you how to connect with your child’s emotional brain before expecting them to regulate and communicate.

Written through the lens of neuroscience, this book offers warm, practical strategies to de-escalate meltdowns, build emotional safety, and foster real connection. Learn to meet your child where they are, validate their feelings, and help them develop emotional regulation skills that last a lifetime.