What Young Children Need You to Know: How to See Them so You Know What to Do for Them

When we become a parent, we don't have time to read all the amazing books out there. That's just the reality. But there are a few books that is a MUST read so our kids don't grow up with trauma and have to spend their adult life recovering from their childhood. one of these books is Bridgett Miller's WHAT YOUNG CHILDREN NEED YOU TO KNOW. This book was an easy read and makes so much sense.It was a game changer for my family and my relationship with my young kids. I learned that parenting isn't about the kids really--its about US the parents. Our strenths and weaknesses. Our kids hold up a mirror to us and we are faced with some tough truths. I love how this book honors our own baggage and reassures us we can meet our kids needs while healing ourselves. When we "see" our children, they show us the parts of us that need healing and in meeting their needs--we give ourselves what we needed too.Any time I feel overwhelmed or frustrated, I can pick up this book and it automatically puts me at easy. Bridgett's words are uplifting and motivating. They are actionable and relatable. This is a great book I keep coming back to as well as gifting it to others!This is a book that should be a staple in every home that has kids!

This book is worth every penny. My husband and I are on a journey to break the abuse cycle. This book has given us insight into what our children NEED from us. Because of this book I can hold calm space for my 10 yr old and my 5 yr old where before I would be triggered and overwhelmed. When I can meet their needs in a loving and connected way I feel like I’m winning as a Mom. I even use the advice in this book on my 71 yr old father. Reparenting him is a challenge I wouldn’t wish on anyone but this book…this book helped me see his trauma and unmet needs. It’s worth every penny.

Thank you so much for your incredible book! I just started it last week and it has already made a significant change in my parenting outlook and thus my relationship with my three year old who is having lots of BIG feelings! I love that I can just pick it up and read for only 5 minutes, which let’s face it, is all the time I have with 2 little ones! Even those 5 minutes help me get something out of it that has been a complete game changer!! When I change my perspective and outlook on their developmentally appropriate behavior it makes all the difference for both of us! Thank you!!

Absolutely love this book, I come back to it time and time again, it’s so insightful and easy to read/follow. I highly recommend the authors Instagram “parenting with intention” as well! Buy this and share with all of your parenting friends.

One of the best parenting books I’ve read. The author brings up practical everyday real life examples to give you valuable insight on how to utilize moments of conflict and exhaustion to strengthen the parent/child relationship. Highly recommend to any parent who is sometimes at a loss on how to navigate the parenting journey especially during the younger years!

Practical daily guide to better understanding children and most importantly ourselves, incorporating the latest data a science on child psychology and family dynamics to help individuals potentially raise healthier happier families. The greatest take away, and similar to "The Awakened Family" is that the children are not the issue, but the stored emotional issues of the parents. If I as the parent make the time to heal my emotional wounds improving the relationship I have with myself, my inner thinking world, then the outer world and relationships improve.

This book is pure compassion! Bridgett Miller's words are warm, caring and I am sure you will see childhood from a totally different perspective after every chapter. As an Early Childhood Educator, with a background in Child Development and Psychology, this book is a gift to the generations to come!

Everything about this book has really opened my eyes as to how I parent my young toddler. Understanding my son from his young perspective was something I have always strive to achieve, and Bridget really gets you there with this book. It's an indispensable parenting tool.

This is one of my go to favourites. It is relevant no matter the age of the child. It is a gentle reminder of the concepts of positive parenting, based on brain development and compassion- for yourself, and your child.

A mother of two sensitive children, I had the good fortune to attend parenting courses given by Bridgett. I've learned how having compassion and understanding for my children, especially in those difficult moments, equipped me to better parent them and ultimately build a stronger relationship with them.Bridgett's wonderful book offers the same compassionate guidance and insights for parents who may be at their wits end or those who want a deeper connection with their child.

I am yet to finish the book. But within a few pages, I know this is going to be my feel good book. Every time there is an issue I face with my kid, I randomly open a page and read. The “here’s what you can do” and the “affirmations” somehow become the coincidental magic solution for the problem I face! Also I feel this book is a great reminder on how to look at life for adults without kids too! Loving it!

Einfach nur beruhigend und schön zu lesen! Das erste Buch für Eltern, das kleine Kinder nicht in Raster steckt und vorgibt, wann ein Kind durchschlafen, sauber sein, keine Flasche mehr trinken soll... sondern dazu ermutigt, das Kind als Individuum, als Mensch mit all seinen eigenen Facetten zu sehen und wahrzunehmen. Und das macht Mut und hilft, den Alltag viel entspannter zu gestalten!Man kann die kurzen Kapitel in beliebiger Reihenfolge lesen - was einen gerade anspricht und wie viel Zeit man gerade hat.Absolute Kaufempfehlung für alle (werdenden) Eltern!

Instead of a prescriptive parenting manual, Miller offers bite sized chunks of wisdom that can be applied to our own unique family. She “releases us from comparing our children to those who live in textbooks”. I'm a Psychologist and will be recommending this to many clients!