Top 30 parenting books
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read
What is The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read about?
“The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)” by Philippa Perry explains all aspects of parenting, both positive and negative. You will find the psychologist's advice on how to improve healthy parent-child relationships and family communication.
Raising a Secure Child
What is Raising a Secure Child about?
Parenting is a complex and rewarding journey that comes with its share of challenges. As parents, we are not infallible, and our children inevitably inherit both our strengths and weaknesses, passing them down through generations. This reality prompts a fundamental question: Can we truly raise a well-balanced child in the midst of our imperfections?
The Yes Brain
What is The Yes Brain about?
Drawing from a wealth of research in social development, clinical psychology, and neuroscience, The Yes Brain shares practical tools for parenting. This book will teach you how to foster a nurturing environment and unlock your child’s capabilities for compassion and creativity. If you want to enable your children to lead satisfying lives filled with purpose, The Yes Brain is a what you need.
The Montessori Toddler
What is The Montessori Toddler about?
“The Montessori Toddler” is an accessible primer for parents on raising their kids according to the famous Montessori system. This approach requires learning through curiosity and natural interests, which can be used in many ways, not only in education. Let’s look at the system’s principles that have proven its effectiveness worldwide.
The Gift of Failure
What is The Gift of Failure about?
“The Gift of Failure” (2015) promotes a well-rounded approach to parenting to create a nurturing environment for kids. It suggests shifting focus from grades to intrinsic motivation, cultivating problem-solving skills, and a growth mindset. The book encourages supportive parenting and educational independence to help you raise well-rounded individuals.
Cribsheet
What is Cribsheet about?
Parenting is a challenging journey filled with important decisions. “Cribsheet” by Emily Oster will help you explore various aspects of parenting and make informed choices about your child’s well-being. Read on and empower yourself as a parent.
Bringing Up Bébé
What is Bringing Up Bébé about?
“Bringing Up Bébé” is an insightful book that delves into the cultural differences in parenting approaches between France and the United States. Written by Pamela Druckerman, a journalist and mother, the book offers a unique perspective on raising children.
Nurture Shock
What is Nurture Shock about?
Why doesn't praise boost children's confidence but seems to do the opposite? How does sleep deprivation really affect young brains? Which indicators show that siblings will have good relationships in the future? “Nurture Shock: New Thinking About Children” by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman will show us these insights and many more.
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
What is How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk about?
“How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk” is a must-read for parents who want to improve their communication with their children. This guide offers practical tips on how to influence a child's behavior positively, understand their perspective, and seek a compromise with them. By applying the skills taught in this book, parents can build long-lasting relationships with their children based on mutual respect.
How to Raise an Adult
What is How to Raise an Adult about?
“How to Raise an Adult” provides guidance about the best approaches to raising your children. This book explains how overprotection and overcontrol can harm your child. It also helps to find the best parenting type that will make your child happy.
Mindful Parenting Habits
What is Mindful Parenting Habits about?
How to be mindful and compassionate in the relationships with your children, your spouse, and yourself? Barrie Davenport and S.J. Scott suggest an answer in their Wall Street Journal best-seller “Mindful Parenting Habits”. The authors give valuable tips and techniques that are sure to help you in your journey as a parent.
Raising Good Humans
What is Raising Good Humans about?
If you are sick of "reactive parenting" and yelling at your kids at every minor inconvenience, the book Raising Good Humans by Hunter Clarke-Fields will help you get rid of this unhealthy habit. The world needs kind humans, and we can raise them. Learn to deal with your stress response to foster respectful and calm communication in your family.
No Drama Discipline
What is No Drama Discipline about?
No Drama Discipline is a guide for parents and caregivers on how to create a nurturing environment where children can thrive. Dr. Siegel and Dr. Bryson present discipline as an opportunity for teaching and learning, rather than a source of conflict. If you need help in dealing with tantrums, tensions, and tears without causing a scene, you ‘ve just found the right book!
Thrivers
What is Thrivers about?
Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine combines scientific information, practical tips, and real-life stories about fostering inner strength in children. The book explores seven core character strength — self-confidence, empathy, integrity, self-control, curiosity, perseverance, and optimism. It encourages us to help children not just to survive, but thrive in today’s complex world
The Natural Laws of Children
What is The Natural Laws of Children about?
In The Natural Laws of Children, Dr. Céline Alvarez provides an illuminating understanding of the elements that foster healthy child development. She delves into the importance of play, curiosity, autonomy, and connection, exploring the laws governing children’s learning. Beyond being a guide for interacting with children, the book also prompts introspection, encouraging readers to better understand and learn about themselves.
UnSelfie
What is UnSelfie about?
Although in our self-centered culture is may not seem that way, but empathy is directly connected to our success. In UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World, Dr. Michele Borba emphasizes the importance of empathy in the context of our children's increased technology use. Borba presents compelling research and practical strategies, outlining a nine-step program to help parents and teachers raise empathetic humans
No Bad Kids
What is No Bad Kids about?
No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame offers a refreshing approach to parenting toddlers. Janet Lansbury’s inslights, based on both formal studies and her years of experience, provide effective tools for toddler development. Veering away from traditional disciplinary methods, this book emphasizes communication and positive reinforcement.
Calmer Easier Happier Screen-Time Habits
What is Calmer Easier Happier Screen-Time Habits about?
Are you worried about your kids’ screen time and how unruly they become after an hour of cartoons or video games? Don’t worry, the book Calmer Easier Happier Screen-Time Habits by parenting expert Noel Janis-Norton will help you instill healthy digital habits in your kids. Use the calmer, easier, happier strategies laid out in the book to regain control over your children and yourself.
Happy Families
What is Happy Families about?
Are you struggling with your kids’ mental health, negative moods, or other worrisome behaviors? Happy Families by Dr Beth Mosley will help you understand what’s happening and how to manage your children, whether they are 4 or 21 years old. Make use of this helpful guide filled with practical tips, case studies, and valuable exercises.
The Danish Way of Parenting
What is The Danish Way of Parenting about?
Learn and embrace “hygge” parenting with the book The Danish Way of Parenting by Jessica Joelle Alexander and Iben Sandahl. They introduce the PARENT system, which stands for Play, Authenticity, Reframing, Empathy, No ultimatums, and Togetherness. Follow the Danish advice to raise the happiest and kindest kids.
Hold on to Your Kids
What is Hold on to Your Kids about?
Hold on to Your Kids by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté is a compelling examination of the intricacies of parent-child relationships in today's society. This book urges parents to reclaim their position as the key influencers in their children’s lives. Providing practical advice backed by examples, it’ll help you overcome common parental challenges and maintain a healthy bond with your children.
The 5 Love Languages of Children
What is The 5 Love Languages of Children about?
We all know how the five love languages rule our romantic relationships and marriages. But did you know that in parent-child relationships, knowing the love language of our kids is equally crucial? Read The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell to identify your child’s love language and use this knowledge effectively to make your child happy and your parenting experience easy.
Siblings Without Rivalry
What is Siblings Without Rivalry about?
Do you feel tired of the mutual hostility, constant competition, and never-ending bickering between your kids? Siblings Without Rivalry by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish will help you to deal with the confrontations between siblings. You’ll learn how to stop their fights, treat them fairly, and promote cooperation.
No Bad Kids
What is No Bad Kids about?
You can raise a disciplined and strong-willed child if you make a proper effort! That's what Janet Lansbury's No Bad Kids teaches us about parenting. This must-read will help you set solid boundaries with your toddler and deal with fighting, biting, and tantrums, all while remaining completely calm.
The Happiest Baby on the Block
What is The Happiest Baby on the Block about?
Do you have trouble putting your fussy baby to sleep? Don't worry – a renowned parenting expert, Harvey Karp, will teach you all about the calming reflex, the fourth trimester, breastfeeding, bedsharing, and more. Read The Happiest Baby on the Block to become the calmest parent of the happiest infant.
The New Father
What is The New Father about?
If you are dreading the first 12 months of fatherhood, read The New Father by Armin A. Brott. This must-read will tell you all about your child's month-by-month development, your partner's, and your own emotions and challenges. Moreover, the author touches on the transformation of fatherhood in our society, how technology affects it, how being fully involved in fatherhood changes the man's brain, and more.
The Happiest Toddler on the Block
What is The Happiest Toddler on the Block about?
Read the book The Happiest Toddler on the Block by Harvey Karp to manage your toddler and stay calm and happy. You'll find out that toddlers should be perceived like Neanderthals, speaking their own primitive language. The author provides a thorough guide on handling tantrums and offers two effective techniques: the "fast food" rule and the four-step rule.
The Baby Decision
What is The Baby Decision about?
The Baby Decision: How to Make the Most Important Choice of Your Life offers a kind and non-judgmental guide for people grappling with life-altering decisions. Merle Bombardieri, a specialist in parenthood decision-making, will help you clarify your true feelings and motives with the help of questions and exercises. You’ll be able to better understand your long-term emotions with Bombardieri's five-step process.
1-2-3 Magic
What is 1-2-3 Magic about?
Do you struggle with remaining sane while still being a good parent? Well, you are not alone here: it’s really challenging to discipline your child without turning into some kind of home tyrant. That’s why “1-2-3 Magic: Gentle 3-Step Child & Toddler Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting” by Thomas Phelan might be of use to you.
The Conscious Parent (2014)
What is The Conscious Parent (2014) about?
The Conscious Parent by Dr. Shefali Tsabary encourages parents to embark on a journey of self-discovery and foster an empathetic connection with their children. The author focuses on breaking the transgenerational cycle of unhealthy parenting and creating a harmonious family life. If you're ready to fundamentally transform your relationship with your child, this book is an invaluable resource.
Why Love Matters
What is Why Love Matters about?
In her book Why Love Matters, Sue Gerhardt highlights the importance of love in brain development during the early years of life. Delving into the complexities of brain development, Gerhardt explains how early interactions with caregivers shape stress regulation systems and neural pathways. It is a crucial read for parents, that provides a compelling argument for empathetic and responsive care in early infancy.
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