{"id":911,"date":"2023-03-23T17:34:03","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T17:34:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5point-something.com\/?p=911"},"modified":"2023-03-24T16:07:24","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T16:07:24","slug":"best-ideas-from-the-yes-brain-how-to-cultivate-courage-curiosity-and-resilience-in-your-child","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5point-something.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/23\/best-ideas-from-the-yes-brain-how-to-cultivate-courage-curiosity-and-resilience-in-your-child\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Ideas from “The Yes Brain: How to Cultivate Courage, Curiosity, and Resilience in Your Child”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Parenting can be intimidating, especially in today\u2019s world of information overflow. As parents, we want the best for our kids and always wonder, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201chow much screen time should I allow?\u201d
\u201cShould I let them eat that?\u201d
\u201cWhat\u2019s an appropriate bedtime?\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suddenly, parents turn into the bad guys and children often act out or shut down when asked to do something simple like turn off the TV. That\u2019s because children typically respond with reactivity instead of receptivity; This is called by Authors as No Brain response<\/span><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good News! Our brains have this little thing called neuroplasticity<\/strong>, which means it can change and adapt! Kids can be taught to approach life differently and with openness and curiosity by inculcating Yes Brain Mindset<\/strong>. Through this book, you\u2019ll learn how to nurture your children and cultivate a Yes Brain in them from an early age in order to help them lead a happy and meaningful life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Idea 1: Why Yes Brain?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the words yes and no are consistently repeated to you, you’ll notice that each has a different psychological impact on your brain. For instance, yes is more positive while no is more negative. A No Brain leaves you reactive and not in control of your actions; therefore, you essentially become a puppet for any emotions that may encroach in your brain for whatever reason. On the other hand, a Yes Brain fosters receptivity, which is when you become open to trying new things and forming new ideas. A Yes Brain makes us active learners and participants in life, thus putting us in a state of mind of peacefulness, and allowing us to learn new things and make new plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Children with Yes Brain Mindset are more willing to take chances and explore, they are more curious and imaginative. They become better at relationships and overcoming difficult situations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Idea 2: How to Develop Yes Brain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teaching your kids to have a Yes Brain does not mean you always say yes to them. It does mean helping your children understand how their actions make them who they are, and giving them the skills to control who they are becoming and deciding who they want to be. Unfortunately, many things in our society foster more of a No Brain way of thinking rather than a Yes Brain, from school, to media, to other people, a lot in the world would rather appeal to your reactive No Brain side. Therefore, the best way to teach your children is to model the behavior.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Yes Brain isn\u2019t about pressuring parents to never make mistakes with their children; instead, it implores you to relax, neither you nor your children are expected to be perfect. Our children\u2019s brains are very much affected by the relationships and experiences they have with their parents. Sometimes it is much better to ask them questions than to tell them answers, especially when it comes to their feelings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Idea 3: Greatest Idea of this book is 3 color zones.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. The Green Zone, which is a level-headed, calm and introspective zone where the child feels comfortable with their feelings, can easily communicate them and learns from the experience. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. The Red Zone, where children are essentially \u201cseeing red\u201d, leaves them unable to, and incapable of, communicating their feelings, and because they are experiencing negative emotions, are not in a position to learn from that experience. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. The Blue Zone, is when the child turns inward and essentially shuts down as a way to subconsciously protect themselves, which, again, leaves them incapable of learning from that experience and connecting with their feelings. The Green Zone = \u201cA Yes Brain.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Parent’s focus moving forward should be to find ways for their child to escape the red or blue zone and return into the green zone, so s\/he can experience situations with \u201cA Yes Brain\u201d frame of mind. For example, young children can try basic mindfulness techniques like taking some deep breaths to get back into the green zone. Instead of becoming a victim of his\/her swirling emotions, the child can choose whether to follow where they\u2019re leading him\/her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Idea 4:<\/strong> 4 Fundamentals of Yes Brain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Balance:<\/strong> Ability to take control of your emotions and behavior so children are less prone to outbursts and loss of control. When kids are upset they may leave the green zone and enter the revved-up, chaotic red zone, or the shut-down, rigid blue zone. Depending on the specific emotion your child is feeling, they may be able to tolerate a lot or a little bit before they lose control. Everyone is different with what their triggers are and how much they can tolerate in any given circumstance, but by cultivating balance, you can help teach your child\u2019s brain incredible tolerance. It is important for parents to assess their children to find out what triggers them, and how broad and unique their specific emotional zones of control are. \n