Parenting Books: Recent and Popular Nonfiction

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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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The #1 Dad Book : Be the Best Dad You Can Be in 1 Hour
Patterson, James
Paper Book
Instant New York Times bestseller! "#1 gift for every new father."​ -Mel Robbins, The Mel Robbins Podcast "Hilarious and sharp...everything ​(and more) about being a dad." -Ron...
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...
Caring for your baby and young child : birth to age 5
Altmann, Tanya Remer
Paper Book
With more than 4.7 million copies in print, the American Academy of Pediatrics flagship parenting title has shaped the health and well-being of children for more than thirty years!   You want to provide the best possible care for your child. And when you have questions, the...
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 Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12)
Ziegler Sheryl Gonzalez
Paper Book
An essential guide for parents and caregivers, this parenting guide offers insights, strategies, and understanding to navigate middle childhood (ages 6-12). Dr. Sheryl Gonzalez Ziegler, a seasoned clinical psychologist and mother, highlights ways to foster resilience, encourage open communication...
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...
Does My Child Need Me to Lead or to Follow?: A Radically Simple Way to Parent Children from Infancy Through Age 6
Schwarzlmuller, Claudia
You love your child. But sometimes you just don't understand what's going on with them. Young children can't yet put their feelings into words. Instead, they show what's going on through their behavior, often in ways that are completely incomprehensible to adults. You want to do everything right,...
Dopamine kids : a science-based plan to rewire your child's brain and take back your family in the age of screens and ultraprocessed foods
Doucleff, Michaeleen
Paper Book
From the bestselling author of Hunt, Gather, Parent comes a revolutionary five-step guide--packed with practical, science-backed strategies--that shows you how to raise confident, happy kids while breaking the cycle of overdependence on screens and ultraprocessed foods. ...
Eight setbacks that can make a child a success : what to do and what to say to turn "failures" into character-building moments
Icard, Michelle
Paper Book
Turn common adolescent missteps, from relationship blunders to rebellions that backfire, into character-building moments-by the author of Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen. "This clear-eyed, practical, fun-to-read guide is an essential read for every parent."-Lisa Damour,...
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...
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...
First Love: Guiding Teens Through Relationships and Heartbreak
Phillips, Lisa A.
Paper Book
A critical resource for parents to help their teens through the perplexing world of love and heartbreak. Today's young people are beginning their love lives in a time of rapidly changing ideas and ideals about identity, commitment, sexuality, and consent. For parents, the new...
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...
Growing Up: A Teenager's and Parent's Guide to Puberty and Adolescence
DK
Paper Book
The teenage years can be awkward - bodies change, and sweat and spots become part of life. Growing Up has a supportive but straightforward approach that gives you the knowledge ahead of time. Why do boys' voices break? How do hormones work? From managing spots to mending a...
How to Dungeon Master Parenting: A Guidebook for Gamifying the Child Rearing Quest, Leveling Up Your Skills, and Raising Future Adventurers
Mazzanoble, Shelly
Paper Book
2025 National Indie Excellence Award Finalist, Parenting & Family 2025 Independent Publishers Book Awards (IPPY Awards) bronze medalist, Parenting 2024 Zibby Awards, Best Book for Parents selection 2024 Foreword ...
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...
Kids Thrive at Every Size: How to Nourish Your Big, Small, or In-Between Child for a Lifetime of Health and Happiness
Castle, Jill
Paper Book
For every parent who's worried about their child's weight or size, this insightful book offers an approach to health that focuses on the whole child--not just the growth chart. All children deserve a future free of health concerns and one full of self-esteem and...
Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online
Latifi, Fortesa
Paper Book
A searing investigation into the child influencer industry and the perils of childhood internet fame, Like, Follow, Subscribe is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the costs of internet fame, and the ethics of online content. What is it like to grow up with...
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 in a Climate Crisis: A Handbook for Turning Fear Into Action
Shirvell, Bridget
Paper Book
In this urgent parenting guide, learn how to navigate the uncertainty of the climate crisis and keep your kids informed, accountable, and hopeful-with simple actions you can take as a family to help the earth. Kids today are experiencing the climate crisis firsthand...
Parenting with Pride: Unlearn Bias and Embrace, Empower, and Love Your LGBTQ+ Teen
Hester, Heather
Paper Book
The ultimate LGBTQ parenting handbook, guiding parents and caregivers through transformative steps of Embrace, Educate, Empower, and Love so they can support their teen with open arms and hearts. Your kid just came out to you, and amid the flurry of emotion or worry you might...
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
Peaceful Montessori Parenting is an accessible introduction to Montessori play-based learning at home, including both an introduction to the principles of Montessori education with an emphasis on home-based application as well as simple, budget-friendly projects and activities for hands-on...
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide (Revised)
Simkin, Penny
Paper Book
Feel informed and empowered with this thoroughly updated, full-color pregnancy guide, which recognizes that "one size fits all" doesn't apply to maternity care. Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn provides the comprehensive guidance you need...
Raising multiracial children : tools for nurturing identity in a racialized world
Nayani, Farzana
Paper Book
The essential guide to parenting multiracial and multiethnic children of all ages and learning to support and celebrate their multiracial identities In a world where people are more likely to proclaim color-blindness than talk openly about race, how can we truly value, support,...
Raising Securely Attached Kids: Using Connection-Focused Parenting to Create Confidence, Empathy, and Resilience
Harwood, Eli
Paper Book
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...
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
Paper Book
The second edition of Screenwise offers a refreshed, 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,...
Talk to your boys : 16 conversations to help tweens and teens grow into confident, caring young men
Schroeder, Joanna
Paper Book
An urgent and practical book that helps parents and their boys navigate important topics like sex, drugs, bullying, power, consent, and more in a way that helps them grow their emotional intelligence, while also building connection and a closeness that can last a lifetime. ...
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...
Your Postpartum Body: The Complete Guide to Healing After Pregnancy
Macy, Ruth E.
Paper Book
What should you expect when you're done expecting? Too many of us think that there's no way to fix everyday concerns after a pregnancy, such as pelvic floor issues, exhaustion and burnout, and getting back into a fitness routine. But it's simply not true. With this revolutionary resource...
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