#brain_development #child_psychology #neurosience #parenting #english 🧠 **Key Idea:** Integration is the process of connecting different parts of the brain so they function in harmony rather than in conflict. 🔄 **How Integration Works:** - When the emotional and logical parts of the brain communicate effectively, we can respond **rationally rather than impulsively**. - Integration is important for **developing emotional intelligence and self-regulation**. 🎯 **Example:** - A child throws a tantrum because their emotional brain (amygdala) is overwhelmed. - A parent can help by **engaging their logical brain (prefrontal cortex)** through storytelling, discussion, or deep breathing. 💡 **Insight:** - Teaching children **how to integrate their brain functions** can help them handle frustration and make better decisions. - This aligns with the principles of **Whole-Brain Parenting**, where different brain areas work together rather than in isolation. 📖 **Source:** - Derived from *The Whole-Brain Child* → [[The Whole-Brain Child]] 🗣️ **Anecdotes**: - Sophia helped her son Marcus Integrate by helping him retell the story [[Anecdote - Eea Woo Woo]] - I was able to Integrate faster than my brother because I had help from my parents [[Anecdote - Who Will Push The Button]] 🔗 **Related Notes:** - [[ENG - The Brain Functions Like Multiple Personalities with Different Roles]] - [[Emotional Regulation in Children]] - [[ENG - Storytelling Helps Children Process Trauma]] - [[A person's brain isn't considered fully developed until she reaches her mid twenties]]