How to explain the brain to children (and to better understand as an adult):

In the brief video below, Dr. Dan Siegel explains the basic structures of the brain. You can use this analogy when discussing the brain with your child.

For more information about parenting practices that are based on Dr. Siegel's neuroscience, please see the book "The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind" written by Dr. Siegel and his colleague Tina Payne Bryson.