Books for Parents and Caregivers
“There is no such thing as a perfect parent. So just be a real one”
-Sue Atkins
Parenting is messy, magical, challenging, and rewarding work. It can be hard to know what to say, why your child is reacting in a particular way, or why YOU are reacting to their reaction. It’s common to hear “children don’t come with instruction manuals” and they don’t, but each parent-child relationship is incredibly unique and simply looking at the child’s behavior is only half of the information.
Parenting books help parents look at the ‘why’ behind their child’s behaviors and also help parents reflect on what they’re bringing to the relationship dynamics as well. We have a few books we’d recommend in order to better understand your parenting journey, your child and your unique relationship!
Parenting From the Inside Out:
How A Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive
Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. & Mary Hartzell, M.Ed.
The Emotional Life of the Toddler
Alicia F. Lieberman
The Whole-Brain Child:
12 Revolutionary Strategies to nurture your child’s developing mind
Daniel J. Siegel, MD and Tina Payne Bryson, PHD
the body keeps the score: brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma
Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.