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The power of showing up: How parental presence shapes who our kids become and how their brains get wired

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123944
Siegel, Daniel J., Bryson, Tina Payne. New York: Ballantine Books , 2020.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 600 SIE 2020
One of the very best scientific predictors for how any child turns out - in terms of happiness, academic success, leadership skills, and meaningful relationships - is whether at least one adult in their life has consistently shown up for them. In an age of scheduling demands and digital distraction…
Author
Siegel, Daniel J.
Bryson, Tina Payne
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
Softcover; 238 pages
Subject
Parenting
Abstract
One of the very best scientific predictors for how any child turns out - in terms of happiness, academic success, leadership skills, and meaningful relationships - is whether at least one adult in their life has consistently shown up for them. In an age of scheduling demands and digital distractions, this might sound like a tall order.
But as bestselling authors Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson reassuringly explain, showing up doesn't take a lot of time, energy, or money. Instead, showing up means offering a quality of presence. And it's simple to provide once you understand the four building blocks of a child's healthy development.
Every child needs to feel what Siegel and Bryson call the Four S's:
- Safe: We can't always insulate a child from injury or hurt feelings. But when we give a child a sense of safe harbor, she will be able to take the needed risks for growth and change.
- Seen: Truly seeing a child means we pay attention to his emotions--both the positive and the negative--and strive to attune to what's happening in his mind beneath his behavior.
- Soothed: Soothing isn't about providing a life of ease, but instead teaching your child how to cope when life gets hard, and showing him that you'll be there with him along the way.
- Secure: When you reliably provide safety, focus on seeing her, and soothe her in times of need, she will trust in a feeling of secure attachment. And thrive!
Based on the latest brain and attachment research, The Power of Showing Up shares stories, scripts, simple strategies, illustrations and tips for honoring the Four S's effectively in all kinds of situations--when our kids are struggling or when they are enjoying success; when we are consoling, disciplining, or arguing with them; and even when we are apologizing for the times we don't show up for them. Demonstrating that mistakes and missteps are reparable and that it's never too late to mend broken trust, this is a powerful guide to cultivating your child's healthy emotional landscape
ISBN
9781524797737
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 600 SIE 2020
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How to talk when kids won't listen: Whining, fighting, meltdowns, defiance, and other challenges of childhood

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123606
Faber, Joanna, King, Julie. New York, NY: Scribner , 2021. First Scribner trade paperback edition.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 600 FAB 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
From tantrums to technology to talking to kids about tough topics, How To Talk When Kids Won?t Listen offers concrete strategies for these and many more difficult situations.; Part One introduces readers to the How To Talk ?toolbox,? with whimsical cartoons demonstrating the basic communication ski…
Author
Faber, Joanna
King, Julie
Edition
First Scribner trade paperback edition
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Scribner
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
Softcover : 387 pages
Subject
Parenting
Relationships-Parent/Child
Communication
Abstract
From tantrums to technology to talking to kids about tough topics, How To Talk When Kids Won?t Listen offers concrete strategies for these and many more difficult situations.
Part One introduces readers to the How To Talk ?toolbox,? with whimsical cartoons demonstrating the basic communication skills that will transform readers? relationships with children in their lives. In Part Two, Joanna and Julie answer specific questions and share relatable stories, offering practical tools for addressing issues such as homework hassles, sibling battles, digital dilemmas, problems with punishment, and more. Readers can turn directly to any topic of interest and find the help they need, with handy ?reminder pages.?
ISBN
9781982134143
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GK 600 FAB 2021

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