The Whole-Brain Child

who have provided feedback about many of the ideas that make up
the foundation of the whole-brain approach to parenting. A number
of individuals read the manuscript and contributed valuable
comments that helped “ɹeld-test” the book. Laura Hubber, Jenny
Lorant, Lisa Rosenberg, Ellen Main, Jay Bryson, Sara Smirin, Jeʃ
Newell, Gina Griswold, Celeste Neuhoʃ, Elisa Nixon, Christine
Adams, Sarah Heidel, Lea Payne, Heather Sourial, Bradley
Whitford, and Andre van Rooyen oʃered excellent feedback on the
text, illustrations, and cover. Others were essential to this book’s
creation, and we especially thank Deborah and Galen Buckwalter,
Jen and Chris Williams, Liz and Steve Olson, Linda Burrow, Robert
Colegrove, Patti Ni, and Gordon Walker for their support and time.
We gratefully acknowledge the eʃorts of Beth Rashbaum, our
original editor, as well as our current editor, Marnie Cochran,
whose dedication and wisdom (not to mention patience) guided us
in every stage of the process. We were fortunate to have two
editors who care profoundly for books and for children. And we
oʃer a big, artistic thank-you to our illustrator, Merrilee Liddiard,
a delight to work with, who lent her talent, creative eye, and
experience as a mom to making the book a whole-brain experience
for the reader.
To the parents and teachers who have heard us speak or whom
we’ve had the privilege of working with in some capacity, we are
deeply thankful for the enthusiasm with which you’ve embraced
the whole-brain perspective. Your stories of how these approaches
have transformed your relationships with your children have
inspired us throughout this process. We particularly thank all the
parents and patients whose stories and experiences inform this
book. Although we’ve changed your names and the details of your
stories here, we know who you are, and we’re grateful. Thanks,
also, to all of you who discussed and voted on possible book titles
while watching Little League games and enjoying Lily’s fourth