Parenting from the Inside Out

Ever wonder why you react to your kids the way you do, sometimes repeating the very patterns you swore you'd break? Discover how your own childhood experiences shape your parenting style and learn how to build a deeper, more secure connection with your child. This summary unpacks the science behind your emotions and reactions. You'll learn practical strategies to resolve lingering issues from your past, communicate more effectively, and nurture your child's development. It’s time to parent not just from habit, but from a place of self-awareness and intentional love.

Daniel J. Siegel, MD, is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine and the founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center. Co-author Mary Hartzell, MEd, was a respected child development specialist and parent educator for over thirty years. Their collaboration began when Siegel, a psychiatrist, sought Hartzell's expertise for his own parenting challenges. This unique partnership combines cutting-edge brain science with compassionate, hands-on classroom experience, offering parents a revolutionary path to deeper self-understanding and connection.