What Young Children
Need You to Know
How to see them so you know what to do for them
"Using practical strategies and relatable language, Bridgett Miller shows parents how to help their children reach their potential while keeping their own inherent joy and peace intact. Our children will be more content and capable as a result of us taking in the wisdom of What Young Children Need You to Know—and so will we."
Rachel Macy Stafford New York Times–bestselling author of
Hands Free Mama, Only Love Today, and Live Love Now
"This engaging book is a wonderful series of gentle, compassionate reminders of the role we play in our children’s lives. Bridgett Miller shows us how much a touch of perspective can help in guiding our path as parents. She aptly fleshes out how seeing our children correctly leads us to becoming the parents our children need."
Gordon Neufeld, PhD developmental psychologist and founder of the Neufeld Institute
"A treasure for all who love and care for children. The affirmations and practical suggestions will enrich anyone who wants to better understand how to support children’s emotional health and well-being. A gentle and compassionate parenting guide."
Mona Delahooke, PhD pediatric psychologist and author of Beyond Behaviors: Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children’s Behavioral Challenges
"I’ve trusted Bridgett Miller’s advice for years. This refreshingly honest and empowering book is a beautiful culmination of her important work. I’m convinced that, with this book in hand, parents can confidently raise emotionally healthy, happy, and secure children"
Rebecca Eanes author of Positive Parenting: An Essential Guide
"Brimming with actionable steps, positive affirmations, and relatable anecdotes, Bridgett Miller’s What Young Children Need You to Know is a concise and practical guide to getting to know your children’s inner world."
L.R. Knost author of Two Thousand Kisses a Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages and Stages
"A well-written, thought-provoking, and inspiring book of affirmations backed up by science, research, and Bridgett Miller’s personal experience. Highly recommended."
Jessica Joelle Alexander bestselling author of The Danish Way of Parenting: What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids
"An actionable guide to letting go of our fears and seeing children through a new lens, which allows us to get curious about behaviour instead of feeling overwhelmed by it."
Lori Petro author and founder of TEACH Through Love
"A realistic, heart-centred understanding of children and their physical and emotional needs. This book reminds us to trust the goodness of children, to trust ourselves as parents, and to trust the human heart."
Pennie Brownlee child and parent advocate, education consultant, and author
"Bridgett Miller’s tone will soothe beleaguered moms and dads while reassuring them that they (and their children) are doing just fine. If there’s any doubt, the brilliant know-how inside will guide the way."
Sarah MacLaughlin, LSW author of What Not to Say: Tools for Talking with Young Children
"Bridgett Miller’s book dances the reader right into the hearts and minds of children. I will be recommending this book to all of my clients!"
Dr. Vanessa Lapointe R.Psych, author
"A beautifully written, engaging, and encouraging book for parents."
Genevieve Simperingham dip. psychosynthesis counselling, certified parent educator, and instructor and co-founder of the Peaceful Parent Institute
"Keep this book on hand for those times when you either need a perspective shift and/or have a rare spare few minutes! Read a short chapter as bedtime reading, and let Bridgett Miller change how you see your child, so you can help them flourish."
Jacqueline Green founder of the Great Parenting Simplified Movement
"This essential guide should be in the hands of every busy parent who is on the path of conscious parenting. What Young Children Need You to Know is down to earth, heart-centred, rooted in developmental science, and most importantly, deeply compassionate."
Anna Seewald, M.Ed keynote speaker, author, parent educator, and host of the Authentic Parenting podcast
"This book is practical, deeply insightful, and based on relational developmental science. Bridgett Miller offers us an immense gift in these pages, into the wonder of our children and the growth and gifts we receive by being their parents."
Julie Cusmariu certified life coach, intuitive consultant, and host and producer of Julie in Conversation
"This nurturing, educational book inspires deep reflection, compassion, and understanding, empowering the most vulnerable."
Lelia Schott gentle parenting advocate and founder of Synergy: gentle parenting resources
About The Book
Available May 4th, 2020
Are you the parent of a cherished young child, and tired, possibly frustrated, and even doubting yourself—or them? Are you worried about their behaviour or feeling unsure of how to support them? What makes young children do the things they do? Will they ever grow out of it?
In 55 short, inspirational, and insightful entries Bridgett Miller—teacher, remedial therapist, presenter, parent consultant, and parent herself—connects developmental science with heartfelt wisdom. She reminds us we have the power to shift our perspective, better understand our children, and, most importantly, deepen our connection with them.
With gentle guidance and suggestions grounded in developmental science, What Young Children Need You to Know opens the door for caring adults to move from reactivity to consciousness — with a greater understanding of how to meet children's emotional needs.
Whether you’re a parent, educator, grandparent or anyone who cares about young children, these daily insights and affirmations could be just what you’re looking for to support your journey as you navigate the way using your head and your heart, towards becoming the parent or person you long to be.
Before I buy a book, I always like to take a look at what’s inside. If you’re the same way, feel free to download a sample of What young children want you to know: How to see them so you know what to do for them. You’ll get to read the introduction, look at the list of topics covered and read a few of the insightful entries I’ve written to support you to make more sense of the children you love…and yourself as a parent!
With love, Bridgett ❤️
Bridgett Miller is a preschool and elementary teacher, remedial therapist, presenter and parent consultant. She is an Authorized Facilitator of the Neufeld Institute and the creator of Look with Love and Parenting with Intention on Facebook and Instagram. Bridgett combines almost two decades of personal experience as a teacher and parent to support adults to nurture the children in their lives using their heads and their hearts. Born and raised in South Africa, she now resides with her husband and two daughters in Greater Vancouver, Canada.