Parenting Books

Updated April 19, 2023
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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...
Parenting with love and logic : teaching children responsibility
Cline, Foster.
Paper Book
This parenting book shows you how to raise self-confident, motivated children who are ready for the real world. Learn how to parent effectively while teaching your children responsibility and growing their character. Establish healthy control through easy-to-implement steps without anger, threats,...
Viral parenting : a guide to setting boundaries, building trust, and raising responsible kids in an online world
McKnight, Mindy
Paper Book
Mindy McKnight, YouTube's favorite mom, shares the tools parents need to keep kids safe in their online lives--and shows how to create stronger family relationships as they do. A cross between Jen Hatmaker and Rosalind Wiseman, VIRAL PARENTING is a guide to raising responsible...
Cribsheet : a data-driven guide to better, more relaxed parenting, from birth to preschool
Oster, Emily
Paper Book
From the author of Expecting Better, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected an economist's guide to the early years of parenting. "Both refreshing and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm...
The Montessori baby : a parent's guide to nurturing your baby with love, respect, and understanding
Davies, Simone
Paper Book
It's time to change the way we see babies. Drawing on principles developed by the educator Dr Maria Montessori, The Montessori Baby shows how to raise your baby from birth to age one with love, respect, insight, and a surprising sense of calm. Cowritten by Simone...
Act natural : a cultural history of misadventures in parenting
Traig, Jennifer
Paper Book
From a distinctive, inimitable voice, a wickedly funny and fascinating romp through the strange and often contradictory history of Western parenting Why do we read our kids fairy tales about homicidal stepparents? How did helicopter parenting develop if it used to be...
How to raise successful people : simple lessons for radical results
Wojcicki, Esther
Paper Book
The Godmother of Silicon Valley, legendary teacher, and mother of a Super Family shares her tried-and-tested methods for raising happy, healthy, successful children using Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness: TRICK. Esther Wojcicki--"Woj" to her many...
Quiet power : the secret strengths of introverts
Cain, Susan
Paper Book
The monumental bestseller Quiet has been recast in a new edition that empowers introverted kids and teens  Susan Cain sparked a worldwide conversation when she published Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. With her inspiring book,...
When you wonder, you're learning : Mister Rogers' enduring lessons for raising creative, curious, caring kids
Behr, Gregg
Paper Book
Playful and practical, When You Wonder, You're Learning brings the lessons of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood into the digital age. It focuses on six skills and mindsets that parents and educators can foster in kids--curiosity, creativity, collaboration, communication, perseverance, and...
Parenting through puberty : mood swings, acne, and growing pains
Kowal-Connelly, Suanne
Paper Book
Puberty is tough on kids--and maybe even more so on parents! Parenting Through Puberty explains the physical and emotional changes you can expect to see in your child. Dr. Kowal-Connelly covers the nitty-gritty of adolescents' changing bodies, and, critically, addresses the emotional...
Parenting children with mental health challenges : a guide to life with emotionally complex kids
Vlock, Deborah
Paper Book
Parenting Children with Mental Health Challenges: A Guide to Life with Emotionally Complex Kids offers overwhelmed readers guidance, solidarity, and hope. The author, a "mental-health mom" who's survived indignity, exhaustion, and the heartbreak of loving a child with multiple mental-health...
Beyond the checkup from birth to age four : a pediatrician's guide to calm, confident parenting
Voytas, Luke
Paper Book
For new or anxious parents: This handbook follows the typical checkup schedule from birth to age four, while tackling oft-neglected topics like screen time, picky eaters, and discipline With the tangle of information available on the internet, it's easy for new parents to...
Raising your spirited baby : a breakthrough guide to thriving when your baby is more...alert and intense and struggles to sleep
Kurcinka, Mary Sheedy
Paper Book
"Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D., brings her expertise in raising spirited children to help you understand and soothe your spirited baby. Her research-based, parent-tested strategies will help your baby sleep better and develop a calmer, more resilient brain and nervous system." --Dr. Laura...
The strength switch : how the new science of strength-based parenting can help your child and your teen to flourish
Waters, Lea
Paper Book
Unlock your children's potential by helping them build their strengths. This game-changing book shows us the extraordinary results of focusing on our children's strengths rather than always trying to correct their weaknesses. Most parents struggle with this shift because they...
Ready, set, go! : a gentle parenting guide to calmer, quicker potty training
Ockwell-Smith, Sarah
Paper Book
A calmer, simpler approach to potty training If you're like most parents, you're probably feeling pretty nervous about potty training. But don't worry, help is on the way. This supportive guide provides step-by-step advice for a compassionate and emotionally aware process--one...

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