The Power of Showing Up by Dan Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Appropriate Age Range:
Appropriate for parents, caregivers, professionals, or anyone that works with children
What this book is all about:
The Power of Showing Up breaks down the science behind the importance of at least one adult in a child's life consistently showing up for them. Through looking at the four building blocks (safe, seen, soothed, and secure) the authors provide the reader an easy-to-understand break down of a child's healthy development.
Why you might want to read it:
As parents and caregivers it can be difficult navigating whether we are doing this "right" and yet in Dan Siegel and Tina Bryson's book, it shares that there is great power in showing up-something we can all do!
Questions to reflect on:
How secure did you feel as a child? Take time to process this. How has the security you felt as a child impact your way of parenting?
What is one area of growth where you can adapt moments of trying to survive to opportunities for your child to thrive?
What are some ways you can show up for your child daily?