Become the parent you want to be Imagine knowing exactly how you can help your child feel deeply relaxed, so that they are cooperative and gentle and sleep peacefully. In this compassionate book for parents of 1-8 year olds, you'll understand the attachment-based, trauma-informed, reasons why children: -have tantrums; -hit other children; -get playful before bed; -cry over small things; -suck their thumb; and -do things that we ask them not to do and laugh. This culture often sees children as 'flawed', 'bad, ' or 'inferior'. As an antidote, I'm Here and I'm Listening can help you understand and work with your child's innate wisdom. Listening to their big feelings when they cry and rage, and playing with them in particular ways helps them to heal from trauma and everyday stress. They become calmer and more compassionate, as well as clear-thinking, competent, and confident. In I'm Here and I'm Listening, Dr. Rose describes elements of the Aware Parenting approach, created by Aletha