Parenting Books: Recent and Popular Nonfiction

Kids don’t come with instruction manuals—but these books come pretty close. Find supportive, practical reads to help you navigate a wide range of parenting topics and everyday challenges.

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Updated March 30, 2026
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Building a parenting agreement that works : child custody agreements step by step
Lee, Mimi
Paper Book
A fair and realistic custody agreement protects children's interests when parents split up. But reaching a parenting agreement is often easier said than done, especially when emotions run high. That's where Building a Parenting Agreement That Works can help. This practical, step-by-step guide...
Caring for your baby and young child : birth to age 5
Hannemann, Robert E.
Paper Book
From the American Academy of Pediatrics, the most up-to-date, expert advice for mothers, fathers, and care providers   All parents want to provide the very best care for their children. This essential resource from the most respected organization on child health is the...
The disengaged teen : helping kids learn better, feel better, and live better
Anderson, Jenny
Ebook
"Our education systems are shortchanging far too many teenagers. This book is brimming with insights on how to change that. It's an engaging, evidence-based, and practical read about how to develop a generation of lifelong learners."--Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of...
Emotional intensity in gifted students : helping kids cope with explosive feelings
Fonseca, Christine
Paper Book
Teaching children how to manage their intense emotions is one of the most difficult aspects of parenting or educating gifted children. Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students: Helping Kids Cope With Explosive Feelingsprovides a much-needed resource for parents and educators for understanding of...
Expecting better : how to fight the pregnancy establishment with facts
Oster, Emily.
Paper Book
What to Expect When You''re Expecting meets Freakonomics: an award-winning economist disproves standard recommendations about pregnancy to empower women while they''re expecting   Pregnancy—unquestionably one of the most pro­found, meaningful experiences of...
Fat talk : parenting in the age of diet culture
Sole-Smith, Virginia
Audiobook
How to Raise an Antiracist
Kendi, Ibram X.
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The book that every parent, caregiver, and teacher needs to raise the next generation of antiracist thinkers, from the author of How to Be an Antiracist and recipient of the MacArthur "Genius" Grant. "Kendi's latest . . . combines...
Oh crap! potty training : everything modern parents need to know to do it once and do it right
Glowacki, Jamie
Paper Book
From potty-training expert and social worker Jamie Glowacki, who's already helped over half a million families successfully toilet train their preschoolers, comes a newly revised and updated guide that's "straight-up, parent-tested, and funny to boot" (Amber Dusick, author of Parenting:...
Parenting Your Lgbtq+ Teen : A Guide to Supporting, Empowering, and Connecting With Your Child
Sadac, Allan
Paper Book
Raise your LGBTQ+ teen with compassion and confidence Parenting teens can be a nerve-wracking experience, and raising an LGBTQ+ teen can present even more questions. This book is filled with guidance, exercises, and inspiration to help you create a nurturing and affirming environment for your...
Pregnancy, childbirth, and the newborn : the complete guide
Simkin, Penny
Paper Book
Raising Securely Attached Kids: Using Connection-Focused Parenting to Create Confidence, Empathy, and Resilience
Harwood, Eli
Ebook
A USA TODAY BESTSELLER *Winner of the Child Psychology Award for Literary Excellence* "A comprehensive roadmap for parents who want to raise securely attached, emotionally healthy children. A parenting must-read." --Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed., author of Tiny...
Screenwise : helping kids thrive (and survive) in their digital world
Heitner, Devorah
Paper Book
Screenwise offers a realistic and optimistic perspective on how to thoughtfully guide kids in the digital age. Many parents feel that their kids are addicted, detached, or distracted because of their digital devices. Media expert Devorah Heitner, however, believes that technology offers huge...
When your child has a chronic medical illness : a guide for the parenting journey
Sileo, Frank J.
Paper Book
Written by leading mental health professionals, this warm and accessible parenting book for children with chronic illnesses offers clear, practical guidance for all aspects of the journey. Recommended by professionals at the American Diabetes Association,...
The Wild and Free Family : Forging Your Own Path to a Life Full of Wonder, Adventure, and Connection
Arment, Ainsley
Paper Book
"Ainsley Arment has emerged as one of the most prominent voices in [this] grass-roots community." -- New York Times Your family was made for connection, wonder, and adventure, and this essential parenting guide is your map to create the family culture you deserve--from the...

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