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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10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World: How Parents Can Stop Smartphones, Social Media, and Gaming from Taking Over Their Children's Lives
Twenge, Jean M
Paper Book
Jean Twenge, PhD, award-winning professor of psychology and author of the "lavishly informative" (The New York Times) Generations, returns with a concrete and accessible guide to raising resilient, successful, happy children in a time of overwhelming technological intrusion.<...
The big book of pregnancy nutrition : everything expectant moms need to know for a happy, healthy nine months and beyond
Middleberg, Stephanie
Paper Book
When you found out you were pregnant, you were probably given a long list of things you were no longer 'supposed' to do. But what you really need is a practical guide to all the things you can do to feel as empowered and strong as possible. The Big Book of Pregnancy Nutrition is the comprehensive...
Building a Parenting Agreement That Works: Child Custody Agreements Step by Step
Lee, Mimi
Paper Book
Avoid child custody battles and save money, time, and grief  Working out a fair and realistic custody agreement is often crucial in protecting children's best interests, but it might seem impossible for divorcing parents. That's where Building a Parenting Agreement That...
Caring for your baby and young child : birth to age 5
Altmann, Tanya Remer
Paper Book
Now in its seventh edition! From the American Academy of Pediatrics, the most up-to-date, expert advice for mothers, fathers, and care providers--all in one guide. All parents want to provide the very best care for their children. This essential resource from the most respected...
Cooperative Co-Parenting for Secure Kids: The Attachment Theory Guide to Raising Kids in Two Homes
Smolarski, Aurisha
Paper Book
A Bookfest Award Winner! Discover how attachment theory can help you better understand yourself and your ex, improve your co-parenting skills, and raise happy, emotionally secure kids! If you're like most parents, you want--more than anything--for your child to feel...
The disengaged teen : helping kids learn better, feel better, and live better
Anderson, Jenny
Paper Book
"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...
Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child : Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports
Coleman, Kelley
Paper Book
The honest, relatable, actionable roadmap to the practicalities of parenting a disabled child, featuring personal stories, expert interviews, and the foundational information parents need to know about topics including diagnosis, school, doctors, insurance, financial planning, disability...
Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong--And What You Really Need to Know
Oster, Emily
Paper Book
A gift edition, with a new letter to the reader from Emily--perfect for baby showers and special moments "Emily Oster is the non-judgmental girlfriend holding our hand and guiding us through pregnancy and motherhood. She has done the work to get us the hard facts in a soft,...
Fat talk : parenting in the age of diet culture
Sole-Smith, Virginia
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A Book Riot best book of 2023 A Science Friday best book of 2023 An Audible best well-being audiobook of 2023 By the time they reach kindergarten, most kids believe that "fat" is bad. By middle...
Gifted and Distractible: Understanding, Supporting, and Advocating for Your Twice Exceptional Child
Skolnick, Julie F.
Paper Book
A practical, research-based guide that demystifies giftedness and learning differences in order to help "twice exceptional" children thrive. Does your child exhibit giftedness and behavioral issues like meltdowns, power struggles, and difficulty relating to their peers? Are they...
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...
How to talk to kids about anything : tips, scripts, stories, and steps to make even the toughest conversations easier
Silverman, Robyn J. A.
Paper Book
THE NATIONAL BESTSELLER No more freezing, fumbling, or dodging. This is the parenting communication manual you'll reach for again and again. What do you say when your child asks, "What happens when people die?" or "How does the baby get in there?" You want to be honest. You want to...
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:...
Parent Yourself First: Raise Confident, Compassionate Kids by Becoming the Parent You Wish You'd Had
Kappadakunnel, Bryana
Paper Book
One of Library Journal's Best Books of 2025 A fresh, no-nonsense parenting guide that shows you how to become a great parent (even if you didn't have one yourself). Many of us didn't have a perfect childhood. But it's never too late (or too early!) to...
Parenting anxious kids : understanding anxiety in children by age and stage
Galanti, Regine
Paper Book
Praised by Publishers Weekly as a "cogent manual for helping children cope with anxiety," Parenting Anxious Kids by Dr. Regine Galanti offers a lifeline: an expert-developed, parent-approved guide to raising brave, emotionally resilient kids. More children than ever are battling anxiety...
Parenting When You're Autistic: Tips and Advice on How to Parent Successfully Alongside Your Neurodivergence
Knightsmith, Pooky
Paper Book
Parenting is hard. It's one of those universal constants, like water being wet or grass being green. And being neurodivergent can add an extra layer of tricky to the whole thing. So what can you do? Speaking from a wealth of experience as both a mental health expert and an autistic...
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...
Peaceful Montessori Parenting: A Guide to Raising Capable Kids with Joy, Simplicity, and Intention for Ages 1-6; With Conscious Activities, Diys, and
Turner, Haley
Paper Book
Raise thriving humans with this practical, heartfelt approach based on the wisdom of Dr. Maria Montessori and the principles of modern conscious parenting. Peaceful Montessori Parenting is for all parents, caregivers, and anyone interested in fostering a conscious...
The school of hard talks : how to have real conversations with your (almost grown) kids
Kline, Emily (Clinical psychologist)
Paper Book
"Think you can 'create' the perfect child? Dream on! Then stop dreaming and start reading this book. We can't control our kids' life trajectories, but we can create relationships with them that are genuine, warm, and encouraging. Here's your road map!" -Lenore Skenazy, president of...
Screenwise : helping kids thrive (and survive) in their digital world
Heitner, Devorah
Audiobook
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...
Tiny humans, big emotions : how to navigate tantrums, meltdowns, and defiance to raise emotionally intelligent children
Campbell, Alyssa Blask
Paper Book
New York Times Bestseller The Future is Emotionally Intelligent From two early childhood experts, an essential guidebook that empowers parents to help their little ones navigate their big feelings--including tantrums, outbursts, and separation anxiety--while...
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...
Your Brain on Pregnancy: A Guide to Understanding and Protecting Your Mental Health During Pregnancy and Beyond
Kingston, Dawn
Paper Book
An enlightening and practical guidebook for mothers to help them navigate mental health challenges during and after pregnancy--based on cutting-edge science by one of the world's foremost researchers of maternal mental health. For women who are expecting, pregnancy can be a time...

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