Finding Balance: A Parent's Guide to Support Brain Health and the Well-Being of Children - Softcover

Eagles, Diane P.

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798995475026

Publisher: Sister Leader Press, 2026

Synopsis

The world is loud, fast, and seems always online. As parents, we’re constantly asking: How do we raise children who feel safe, seen, and strong when everything around them feels so out of balance?

Finding Balance is a compassionate and practical guide for parents, caregivers, and educators seeking to transform not only their children’s behavior, but also the very foundation of their brain development and overall well-being.

The B.R.A.I.N. Framework provides a clear and compassionate path forward.

Diane P. Eagles introduces this science-informed, story-rich approach that helps parents and educators nurture children’s cognitive, emotional, and social development with intention and heart. She demonstrates everyday choices related to sleep, nutrition, daily exercise, routine, and meaningful relationships, all of which contribute to healthy brain growth and enhance a child’s capacity to learn, connect, and thrive throughout life. Rooted in brain science and real-life experience, the B.R.A.I.N. frameworks: Bond, Regulation, Activity, Ingest, Nurture is a simple yet powerful approach to supporting adults in creating environments where children thrive, not just survive.

At its core, this book champions the transformative power of balance, the steady center from which healthy growth and healing emerge.

Inside, you’ll explore the five essential pillars of the B.R.A.I.N. Framework, each one pivoted on the principle of balance:

• Bonding: Build bonds through culture and identity
• Regulation: Routines and regulation begin with moderation
• Activity: Activate with movement and play
• Ingest: Ingest food with intention
• Nurture: Nourish the mind and spirit

This is more than a parenting book, Finding Balance offers practical tools, gentle wisdom, and a renewed sense of hope as you navigate the challenges of parenthood. The B.R.A.I.N. Framework is more than a model, it’s a movement toward raising whole, resilient humans in a fractured world, grounded in the art of intentional equilibrium.

About this title

About the Author

Diane P. Eagles is an educator, artist, author, and advocate for children's emotional wellbeing. With more than three decades of experience working with children and families, she has dedicated her career to helping young people feel seen, supported, and emotionally grounded.Her first book, Nazir's Big Question, introduced young readers to the power of curiosity, emotional awareness, and the courage to ask for understanding. Her newest book, Finding Balance, extends that mission to the adults who care for children, offering a clear, compassionate blueprint for supporting brain health and emotional resilience.Across both books, Eagles' message remains consistent: children thrive when the adults in their lives nurture connection, rhythm, movement, nourishment, and emotional safety. She continues to lead workshops and community conversations focused on helping children grow into emotionally balanced, confident, and connected human beings.

Edition details

• Publisher: Sister Leader Press
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798995475026
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 228