Parenting from the Inside Out by Dan Siegel and Mary Hartzell
Appropriate Age Range:
Appropriate for parents, caregivers, professionals, or anyone that works with children
What this book is all about:
"Parenting from the Inside Out" discusses the extent to which our childhood experiences shape the way we parent. It combines neurobiology and attachment research to explain how interpersonal relationships directly impact the development of the brain.
Why you might want to read it:
This book combines research from Siegel and experience from Hartzell to teach parents how to create a foundation of loving and secure relationships with their children.
Questions to reflect on:
What did you learn about yourself in reading this book?
How has your childhood guided you as a parent?
What changes do you plan to make to create strong attachment with your child(ren)?