One of Library Journal’s Best Books of 2025
“Parent Yourself First is not only thought provoking and insightful, it is warm, hopeful, and practical. This book is a cycle breaker’s almanac, it helps parents heal from the pain of their past and create a present and future reality that their children won’t have to heal from.” —Eli Harwood, author of Raising Securely Attached Kids
“So many parents are worried they’re going to repeat the mistakes their own parents made. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Wise, warm, and encouraging, Parent Yourself First shows that never too late to transform into the parent you were always meant to be.” —Dr. Michele Borba, author of Thrivers
“For everyone whose parents are examples of what NOT to do, this is the resource you’ve been looking for to learn what you, as a parent, CAN do.” —Gwenna Laithland, author of Momma Cusses
“This handy book is filled with many practical suggestions and psychological insights for parents to work through their own emotional hardships in order to best help their child through life’s challenges. It’s a critical tool and introspective for parents who want to to heal and grow from past experiences.” —Library Journal (starred review)
“Parents seeking creative new ways to recognize and break free of toxic patterns from their own childhoods will find plenty of useful information here that will help them end family power struggles, navigate their children’s stress and anxiety, deal with sibling relationships, and understand common childhood behaviors like tantrums and defiance. Thoughtful, reflective, and nonjudgmental, this will be a welcome addition to all parenting collections.” —Booklist
“Parent Yourself First isn’t just about wanting to parent differently, it’s about knowing how to do it. This practical guide tackles the emotional hurdles we encounter in parenting and offers clear steps for change. It’s the bridge between having good intentions and actually being equipped to show up as the parent you want to be.” —Erica Djossa, CEO & Founder of Momwell, author of Releasing the Mother Load
“For anyone looking to break free from generational trauma and truly connect with their children, Parent Yourself First is a wonderful resource. Bryana’s dedication to helping parents navigate their own healing journey so they can be fully present and attuned to their children’s needs is inspiring and essential. This book is a must-read for every parent committed to raising happy, healthy children.” —Dr. Judy Ho, author of The New Rules of Attachment and Stop Self-Sabotage
“This book highlights the profound work of parenthood and makes it seem surmountable. Bryana writes in a non-judgmental way that makes us feel normal in our feelings and supports us in wanting to dig in to understand and love ourselves more. With a direct and comforting tone and practical advice, Parent Yourself First compels us to take the small steps that could have the most significant impact.” —Neha Ruch, founder of Mother Untitled and author of The Power Pause
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