Parenting

Expecting or currently a parent and looking for tips to manage a challenging time? Or simply trying to get ahead for the years to come? We have books that can guide you through every stage.

Updated December 12, 2025
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Good inside : a guide to becoming the parent you want to be
Kennedy, Rebecca (Psychologist)
Paper Book
INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An Instant Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Indie Bestseller "This book is for any parent who has ever struggled under the substantial weight of caregiving--which is to say, all of us. Good Inside is not only a wise and practical...
The bonus family handbook : the definitive guide to co-parenting and creating stronger families
Blackstone, Jann
Paper Book
"This diplomatic guide offers advice on how parents can navigate caring for a blended family.... Blackstone packs this encyclopedic manual full of insight." -Publishers Weekly "This definitive practical guide addresses nearly every situation that bonus...
The breakthrough years : a new scientific framework for raising thriving teens
Galinsky, Ellen
Paper Book
Blending cutting-edge research with engaging storytelling, The Breakthrough Years offers readers a paradigm-shifting comprehensive understanding of adolescence. "Just wait until they're a teenager!" Many parents of newborns have heard this warning about the...
Gender: your guide : the gender-friendly primer on what to know, what to say, and what to do in the new gender culture
Airton, Lee
Paper Book
Be a part of the ever-evolving conversation around gender and discover how to navigate gender diversity in today's families, communities, and workplaces in this updated edition that is "an invaluable resource for both new and veteran allies" (Library Journal, starred review).
I can fix this : and other lies I told myself while parenting my struggling child
Kuzmic?, Kristina
Paper Book
Parents have all heard the saying, tiny people - tiny problems. Big people - bigger problems. But when Kristina Kuzmic started to see signs that her otherwise sunny, resilient teenage son was struggling, she felt sure that a few simple fixes would right the ship. Over the following months, the...
Family unfriendly : how our culture made raising kids much harder than it needs to be
Carney, Timothy
Paper Book
The bestselling author of Alienated America traveled the country asking families and experts the same two questions: Why is parenting so hard now And why are the results so bad Our culture tells parents there's one best way to raise kids: enroll them in a dozen...
Parents in recovery : navigating a sober family lifestyle
Benton, Sarah Allen
Paper Book
"For parents in recovery (PIRs), the process of recovery is so much more than just stopping drug and alcohol abuse.... Parents facing these challenges will feel understood and supported." -Booklist "I am just like other parents, except..." Parents in...
Love your kids without losing yourself : 5 steps to banish guilt and beat burnout when you already have too much to do
Cutlip, Morgan
Paper Book
Get rid of mom guilt, regain your sanity, and prevent burnout. Loving your kids isn't supposed to mean you completely disappear or get swallowed up by the demands of motherhood. You want to be a great mother. But how do you care for yourself without neglecting your...
Growing up in public : coming of age in a digital world
Heitner, Devorah
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER The definitive guide to helping tweens and teens set boundaries online when technology and social media prioritize being online 24/7 over privacy "Essential reading . . . With empathy and insight, Devorah Heitner sheds light on how parents' scrutiny...
Family values : reset trust, boundaries, and connection with your child
Sophy, Charles
Paper Book
An essential modern parenting guide for restoring trust and security to your home life from renowned psychiatrist and Dr. Phil Show regular, Dr. Charles Sophy. Over the last twenty years, Dr. Charles Sophy has been a staple on The Dr. Phil Show, where he has guided...
There are moms way worse than you : irrefutable proof that you are indeed a fantastic parent
Boozan, Glenn
Paper Book
A hilarious and reassuring gift for every mom: because we're all doing the best we can, and the natural world is filled with moms worse than you! A mom giraffe is pretty nice until the fetus drops. She'll birth a newborn baby calf, then kick...
Who's raising the kids? : big tech, big business, and the lives of children
Linn, Susan
Paper Book
From a world-renowned expert on creative play and the impact of commercial marketing on children, a timely investigation into how big tech is hijacking childhood--and what we can do about it "Engrossing and insightful . . . rich with details that paint a full portrait of contemporary...
The opposite of spoiled : raising kids who are grounded, generous, and smart about money
Lieber, Ron
Paper Book
In the spirit of Wendy Mogel's The Blessing of a Skinned Knee and Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman's Nurture Shock, New York Times "Your Money" columnist Ron Lieber delivers a taboo-shattering manifesto that explains how talking openly to children about money can help parents raise modest, patient,...
Raising critical thinkers : a parent's guide to growing wise kids in the digital age
Bogart, Julie
Paper Book
A guide for parents to help children of all ages process the onslaught of unfiltered information in the digital age. Education is not solely about acquiring information and skills across subject areas, but also about understanding how and why we believe what we do. At a time when...
Screaming on the inside : the unsustainability of American motherhood
Grose, Jessica
Paper Book
"If this book feels like it's sounding the alarm on the state of American motherhood, well, that's because it is." -- San Francisco Chronicle In this timely and necessary book, New York Times opinion writer Jessica Grose dismantles two hundred years of unrealistic parenting...
How to raise kids who aren't assholes : science-based strategies for better parenting-from tots to teens
Moyer, Melinda Wenner
Paper Book
How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes is a deeply researched, evidence-based primer that provides a fresh, often surprising perspective on parenting issues, from toddlerhood through the teenage years. First, Melinda outlines the traits we want our children to possess - including honesty, generosity,...
Parent like it matters : how to raise joyful, change-making girls
Dias, Janice Johnson
Paper Book
An accessible blueprint to embolden our daughters to be critical thinkers, fearless doers, and joyful change agents for our future-from the proud mother of teen activist Marley Dias, founder of 1000BLACKGIRLBOOKS. "Astunning and pathbreaking how-to guide and memoir for every mom, dad...
Hunt, gather, parent : what ancient cultures can teach us about the lost art of raising happy, helpful little humans
Doucleff, Michaeleen
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The oldest cultures in the world have mastered the art of raising happy, well-adjusted children. What can we learn from them? "Hunt, Gather, Parent is full of smart ideas that I immediately wanted to force on my own...
Parent up : inspire your child to be their best self
Rippon, Kelly
Paper Book
The ultimate guide to unlocking your child's potential and nurturing their growth in today's fast-paced world Kelly Rippon, mother of Olympic medalist Adam Rippon, empowers parents with the essential tools and strategies to raise resilient, confident, and successful children. Drawing on...
The Scaffold effect : raising resilient, self-reliant, and secure kids in an age of anxiety
Koplewicz, Harold S.
Paper Book
Prevent and counteract the general anxiety and emotional fragility prevalent in children and teenagers today--a new parenting philosophy and strategies that give children the tools to flourish on their own. "A master synthesizer of attachment science, medical practice, and his...
Workparent : the complete guide to succeeding on the job, staying true to yourself, and raising happy kids
Dowling, Daisy
Paper Book
An all-in-one resource for every working mother and father. Sure, there are plenty of parenting books out there. But as working moms and dads, we've never had a trusted, go-to guide all our own—one that coaches us on how to do well at work, be the loving and engaged parents we...
What do you say? : how to talk with kids to build motivation, stress tolerance, and a happy home
Stixrud, William R.
Paper Book
A guide to effectively communicating with teenagers by the bestselling authors of The Self-Driven Child If you're a parent, you've had a moment--maybe many of them--when you've thought, "How did that conversation go so badly?" At some point after the sixth grade, the same...
The Addiction Inoculation : Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence
Lahey, Jessica.
Paper Book
"The Addiction Inoculation is a vital look into best practices parenting. Writing as a teacher, a mother, and, as it happens, a recovering alcoholic, Lahey's stance is so compassionate, her advice so smart, any and all parents will benefit from her hard-won wisdom." --Peggy...
The simplest baby book in the world : you got this! : the illustrated, grab-and-do guide for a healthy, happy baby
Gross, Stephen M.
Paper Book
The Simplest Baby Book in the World is the illustrated grab-and-do guide that helps first-time moms and dads gain confidence in their ability to be great new parents. More than 700 playful, yet instructive, illustrations make learning faster and easier. Enjoy an easier first year of...
How to raise a feminist son : motherhood, masculinity, and the making of my family
Jha, Sonora
Paper Book
"This book is a true love letter, not only to Jha's own son but also to all of our sons and to the parents--especially mothers--who raise them." --Ijeoma Oluo, author of So You Want to Talk About Race and Mediocre...
Ready or not : preparing our kids to thrive in an uncertain and rapidly changing world
Levine, Madeline
Paper Book
REVISED WITH NEW MATERIAL TO HELP PARENTS THROUGH THE PANDEMIC ERA The New York Times bestselling author of The Price of Privilege and Teach Your Children Well explores how today's parenting techniques and our myopic educational system are failing to prepare children for their certain-to...
The adoptive parents' handbook : a guide to healing trauma and thriving with your foster or adopted child
Tantrum, Barbara Cummins
Paper Book
The essential guide to parenting adopted and foster kids--learn to create felt safety, heal attachment trauma, and navigate challenging behaviors and triggers Children who have been adopted and/or shuttled through the foster-care system experience trauma at a much higher rate...
Raising boys to be good men : a parent's guide to bringing up happy sons in a world filled with toxic masculinity
Gouveia, Aaron
Paper Book
"If you are the parent of a boy . . . this is the book you need . . . insightful, enlightened, practical."  --Peggy Orenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Boys & Sex From the dad who created the viral tweet supporting his son...
The power of showing up : how parental presence shapes who our kids become and how their brains get wired
Siegel, Daniel J.
Paper Book
Parenting isn't easy. Showing up is. Your greatest impact begins right where you are. Now the bestselling authors of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline explain what this means over the course of childhood. "There is parenting magic in this book."-...
Live love now : relieve the pressure and find real connection with our kids
Stafford, Rachel Macy
Paper Book
In Live Love Now, New York Times bestselling author Rachel Macy Stafford tackles the biggest challenges facing kids today and equips adults to engage them with humanness and heart, compassion and honesty to discover the deep, life-giving connection everyone is longing for.  ...
The bottom line for baby : from sleep training to screens, thumb sucking to tummy time--what the science says
Bryson, Tina Payne
Paper Book
Apply the best science to all your parenting decisions with this essential A-Z guide for your biggest questions and concerns from the New York Times bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline Every baby- and...
Creating compassionate kids : essential conversations to have with young children
Tominey, Shauna
Paper Book
If you had to choose one word to describe the world you want children to grow up in, what would it be? Safe? Understanding? Resilient? Compassionate? As parents and caregivers of young children, we know what we want for our children, but not always how to get there. Many children...

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