Thank you for sharing. While I don't have kids myself, what stands out to me the most is how deliberately thoughtful and conscious many parents are these days. I'm grateful I get to see it through your lens because I have so much admiration for your discerning approach to everything in your life (but most of all, your role as Mother). As a 54 year-old woman, I imagine my parents may have had a Dr. Spock book in the house somewhere (?!?) - but I have no recollection of an intentional parenting style or their willingness/awareness to parent from anywhere other than momentary reactive decisions/ instructions/ disciplinary tools based on how they were raised. I know they did their best but it makes me wonder how I may have turned out had conscious parenting been an important tool back in the 70s. What generational trauma, unconsciously passed down, may have escaped me? And how am I actively working to deconstruct and rebuild my sense of self by separating what ideas were theirs vs who I actually am?
I couldn't agree more with you EK. I too am from the generation where our parents did the best they knew how mostly based upon the way they were raised. My mom always tells me how she did not have the internet like we do today. Meaning we now have our tips at the end of endless amounts of information on how to parent. It is a different time. Thank you for this in-depth reflection and share. It brings so much to our community and to me! Sending love!
Love this! Thank you for putting together all of your recommendations. I'm a big fan of Dr. Shefali's books. I remember reading The Conscious Parent and really resonated with her findings and teachings. I also read Raising A Sensory Smart Child and learned about how senses affect our kid's behaviors.
Kat so wonderful to see you here. Thanks so much for this recommendation. I’m really curious to read it. Is it for children who are sensitive to sensory? My son struggles with food texture. Or does it cover a different perspective?
Such a great and comprehensive list. I've also read a bunch of these. In particular, Dan Siegel's; Parenting from the Inside Out. I've bought it for so many people. It really changed the way I looked at parenting and relationships in general.
It was a paradigm shifting book for me as I did the work. So crazy helpful. I’m so glad you felt the same. And a fabulous gift. Great idea. Thanks for that. 😘
Definitely saving these for when I eventually embark on the journey of motherhood!
One book that has transformed me, opened my eyes to so many things, forced me to look inward, and shed lights on patterns or clues I didn’t see before to help me on my healing journey is “On Our Best Behavior: The Price Women Pay to Be Good” by Elise Loehnen. Life changing read. I had to sit with every chapter. Digest, integrate. Already read it twice and each read shed light on different aspects!
Thank you for sharing this great book. I have had the pleasure of knowing Elise since her prior work at Goop. She is such a thoughtful woman. I can't wait to read this. That you recommend it, I am certain it will be valuable! xoxo
Wonderful recommendations, thank you! One novel that had a huge impact on me, in terms of understanding our own parents, was Memorial by Bryan Washington. One of the main characters returns to Japan as his estranged father is dying and comes to so many realizations that were not evident throughout his childhood. A beautiful book that reminds us that parents are people, with their own inner lives and complexities.
Like always amazing. Thank you so much for making list for all of your recommendation. One of the book that I really love and change me a lot is
“ Make Your Bed “ by Admiral William H. MacRaven.
Thank you for this recommendation. I just bought it based on you loving it so much. xo
Thank you for sharing. While I don't have kids myself, what stands out to me the most is how deliberately thoughtful and conscious many parents are these days. I'm grateful I get to see it through your lens because I have so much admiration for your discerning approach to everything in your life (but most of all, your role as Mother). As a 54 year-old woman, I imagine my parents may have had a Dr. Spock book in the house somewhere (?!?) - but I have no recollection of an intentional parenting style or their willingness/awareness to parent from anywhere other than momentary reactive decisions/ instructions/ disciplinary tools based on how they were raised. I know they did their best but it makes me wonder how I may have turned out had conscious parenting been an important tool back in the 70s. What generational trauma, unconsciously passed down, may have escaped me? And how am I actively working to deconstruct and rebuild my sense of self by separating what ideas were theirs vs who I actually am?
I couldn't agree more with you EK. I too am from the generation where our parents did the best they knew how mostly based upon the way they were raised. My mom always tells me how she did not have the internet like we do today. Meaning we now have our tips at the end of endless amounts of information on how to parent. It is a different time. Thank you for this in-depth reflection and share. It brings so much to our community and to me! Sending love!
Love this! Thank you for putting together all of your recommendations. I'm a big fan of Dr. Shefali's books. I remember reading The Conscious Parent and really resonated with her findings and teachings. I also read Raising A Sensory Smart Child and learned about how senses affect our kid's behaviors.
Looking forward to reading some of your faves! 🤍
Kat so wonderful to see you here. Thanks so much for this recommendation. I’m really curious to read it. Is it for children who are sensitive to sensory? My son struggles with food texture. Or does it cover a different perspective?
Such a great and comprehensive list. I've also read a bunch of these. In particular, Dan Siegel's; Parenting from the Inside Out. I've bought it for so many people. It really changed the way I looked at parenting and relationships in general.
It was a paradigm shifting book for me as I did the work. So crazy helpful. I’m so glad you felt the same. And a fabulous gift. Great idea. Thanks for that. 😘
Definitely saving these for when I eventually embark on the journey of motherhood!
One book that has transformed me, opened my eyes to so many things, forced me to look inward, and shed lights on patterns or clues I didn’t see before to help me on my healing journey is “On Our Best Behavior: The Price Women Pay to Be Good” by Elise Loehnen. Life changing read. I had to sit with every chapter. Digest, integrate. Already read it twice and each read shed light on different aspects!
Thank you for sharing this great book. I have had the pleasure of knowing Elise since her prior work at Goop. She is such a thoughtful woman. I can't wait to read this. That you recommend it, I am certain it will be valuable! xoxo
Wonderful recommendations, thank you! One novel that had a huge impact on me, in terms of understanding our own parents, was Memorial by Bryan Washington. One of the main characters returns to Japan as his estranged father is dying and comes to so many realizations that were not evident throughout his childhood. A beautiful book that reminds us that parents are people, with their own inner lives and complexities.
Wow! Sounds amazing. I can’t wait to read this. Purchasing now! Thank you Kelly!