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Children Who Do Too Little

Patricia Houck Sprinkle
πŸ“š 203 pages
Build responsibilityImprove cooperationShare family workloadChore refusalAge-appropriate choresFamily contributionResponsibility
β—« 1996Verified 2026-10-01

Chores Without Wars

Lynn Lott
πŸ“š 206 pages
Build responsibilityShare family workloadChore refusalChore routinesAge-appropriate choresFamily contributionResponsibility without naggingPositive discipline
β—« 1997Verified 2026-10-01

Circle Round

Starhawk
πŸ“š 452 pages
More quality timeCreate family ritualsFaithTraditionCreativity
β—« 1998Verified 2026-10-01

Complete Idiot's Guide to MOTHERHOOD

Herman Deborah
πŸ‘Ά First-time parent, Brand-new parentπŸ“š 1 pages
Identity after becoming parentReference bookDip in as neededConversationalFirst-time parent
β—« 1999Verified 2026-10-01

Confident Teens

Gael Lindenfield
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 208 pages
Raise independent kidsBuild confidenceLow self-esteemSocial confidenceTeen communicationBuilding assertiveness
β—« 2002Verified 2026-10-01

Dear Parent

Magda Gerber
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 220 pages
Respectful parenting
β—« 1998Verified 2026-10-01

Declarative Language Handbook

Linda Murphy
Flexible thinkingAutism parentingSocial communicationDemand avoidancePragmatic languageDemand avoidanceQuick practical guideSpeech-language professional author
β—« 2020Verified 2026-10-01

Deconstructing Penguins

Lawrence Goldstone
πŸ‘Ά Elementary 8–10πŸ“š 206 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondMore quality timeReading confidenceStories + adviceCuriosityBook-club discussion
β—« 2005Verified 2026-10-01
Don't Alienate the Kids!

Don't Alienate the Kids!

Bill Eddy
πŸ“š 316 pages
Co-parent communicationCo-parenting after divorceTwo homesLoyalty conflictsHigh-conflict co-parentingTherapist authorCo-parenting
β—« 2010Verified 2026-10-01

Don't Be Afraid to Discipline

Ruth Allen Peters
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 205 pages
Behavioral approachFollow throughRewardsToken systemsLoss of privilegeStep-by-step programPsychologist author
β—« 1997Verified 2026-10-01

Education Begins Before Birth

Omraam Mikhaël Aïvanhov
πŸ‘Ά Pregnancy / preparing for baby, Preparing for first babyπŸ“š 168 pages
Spiritual but not religiousRead before baby arrives
β—« 1982Verified 2026-10-01

Empty Cradle, Broken Heart

Deborah L. Davis
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 231 pages
GriefWarm and reassuringCompassionate
β—« 1991Verified 2026-10-01

Everyday Parenting Toolkit

Alan E. Kazdin
πŸ“š 208 pages
Improve cooperationBehavioral approachRewardsToken systemsStep-by-step programDirect and practicalResearch-heavyBehavioral science based
β—« 2013Verified 2026-10-01

Family First

Phillip C. McGraw
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 286 pages
Set family expectationsAuthoritative parentingDirect and practicalNo-nonsensePsychologist authorPractice exercises
β—« 2004Verified 2026-10-01

Family Wicca

Ashleen O'Gaea
Create family ritualsFamily closenessFaithTradition
β—« 2006Verified 2026-10-01

Finding the Words

Rosaleen McElvaney
πŸ“š 139 pages
Improve communicationGriefDivorce griefTelling child about divorceHard conversationsChild is bulliedPsychologist author
β—« 2015Verified 2026-10-01

First-Time Parent

Lucy Atkins
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 months
Parent guiltWarm and reassuringHumorous
β—« 2009Verified 2026-10-01

For Parents Only

Shaunti Christine Feldhahn
πŸ‘Ά Tween 10–12, Young teen 13–15πŸ“š 192 pages
Build trustAttitudeListen without fixingTeen communicationResearcher authorFaithChristian perspective
β—« 2007Verified 2026-10-01

Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Tamar E. Chansky
πŸ‘Ά Ongoing challengeπŸ“š 367 pages
General worryWorried childCompassionateBehavioral science basedClinical experience basedPsychologist authorUse with therapist
β—« 2000Verified 2026-10-01

Fundamentals of Home-Schooling

Ann Lahrson-Fisher
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 430 pages
Improve family organizationCuriosity
β—« 2002Verified 2026-10-01

Gender Born, Gender Made

Diane Ehrensaft
πŸ“š 275 pages
Identity developmentFeeling differentLGBTQ+ supportive parentingClinical experience basedPsychologist authorLGBTQ+ supportiveGender-expansive children
β—« 2011Verified 2026-10-01

Girls on the Edge

Leonard Sax
πŸ‘Ά Tween 10–12, Young teen 13–15πŸ“š 268 pages
General worryPerformance anxietyBody imageIdentity developmentSocial mediaPsychologist authorRaising girls
β—« 2010Verified 2026-10-01

Give Them Grace

Elyse M. Fitzpatrick
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 213 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondParent-experience authorFaithChristian perspective
β—« 2011Verified 2026-10-01

God's Little Lessons for Parents

Honor Books
πŸ“š 224 pages
Short chaptersDip in as neededFaithChristian perspective
β—« 2001Verified 2026-10-01

Great Kids

Stanley I. Greenspan
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at once, Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 210 pages
Improve problem-solvingTeach empathyDevelopmental psychology basedPsychiatrist authorCuriosity
β—« 2007Verified 2026-10-01

Growing Pains

John Loren
Build resilienceTeach copingRecover from setbacksFaithChristian perspective
β—« 2008Verified 2026-10-01

Growing Up

Marilyn Vos Savant
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 214 pages
β—« 2002Verified 2026-10-01

Habits of a Healthy Home

William Carmichael
πŸ“š 255 pages
Build healthier family cultureFamily closenessFaithChristian perspective
β—« 1997Verified 2026-10-01

He Hit Me First

Louise Bates Ames
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 190 pages
Sibling fightingSibling rivalryConstant fightingJealousySibling relationshipDevelopmental psychology basedPsychologist authorBetter sibling relationship
β—« 1982Verified 2026-10-01

Heaven on Earth

Sharifa Oppenheimer
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 1–2, Toddler 2–3πŸ“š 246 pages
Create family ritualsCreate calmer homeCreate predictable routinesTeacher / educator authorCreativity
β—« 2006Verified 2026-10-01

Helping Teens Who Cut, Second Edition

Michael Hollander
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 238 pages
Self-endangering choicesDepression concernsValidate feelingsTeen communicationHard conversationsClinical experience basedPsychologist authorUse with therapist
β—« 2016Verified 2026-10-01

Helping Your Anxious Child

Ronald M. Rapee
πŸ“š 160 pages
General worrySocial anxietySpecific phobiasShynessWorried childStep-by-step programEvidence-focusedBehavioral science based
β—« 2000Verified 2026-10-01

Home Start in Reading

Ruth Beechick
πŸ‘Ά Preschool 3–5, Early elementary 5–7
Kindergarten readinessLearning to readQuick practical guideTeacher / educator authorCan read in one sitting
β—« 1985Verified 2026-10-01

Homework Without Tears

Lee Canter
πŸ‘Ά Early elementary 5–7, Elementary 8–10πŸ“š 168 pages
Homework refusalHomework battlesHomework routineHomework resistanceStudy habitsParent-help boundariesHomework independenceBehavioral approach
β—« 1987Verified 2026-10-01

How to Be a Calm Parent

Sarah Ockwell-Smith
πŸ“š 272 pages
Gentle parentingStop yellingStay calmOverwhelmStay calmHandle triggersPractice self-compassionHeal from own childhood
β—« 2022Verified 2026-10-01

How to Make Your Child a Winner

Victor B. Cline
πŸ“š 256 pages
Teach copingWhiningLyingNighttime wettingSibling rivalryDip in as neededTroubleshooting guide
β—« 1980Verified 2026-10-01

How to Raise a Brighter Child

Joan Beck
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Toddler 1–2πŸ“š 316 pages
Kindergarten readinessLearning to readCites studiesNeuroscience basedClassic parenting book
β—« 1967Verified 2026-10-01

How to Really Love Your Child

Ross Campbell
πŸ“š 136 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondIncrease warmthMore quality timePsychiatrist authorFaithChristian perspectiveClassic parenting bookBetter connection
β—« 1977Verified 2026-10-01

I'll Be Home Before Midnight and I Won't Get Pregnant

Tony Wolf
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 253 pages
AttitudeDisrespectConstant arguingRule breakingTeen communicationHumorousPsychologist authorConversation examples
β—« 1988Verified 2026-10-01

I'm OK, You're a Brat

Susan J. Jeffers
πŸ“š 288 pages
OverwhelmFeeling like failingParent guiltPractice self-compassionIdentity after becoming parentPersonal timePsychologist author
β—« 1999Verified 2026-10-01

It's Ok to Go Up the Slide

Heather Shumaker
πŸ‘Ά Preschool 3–5, Early elementary 5–7πŸ“š 363 pages
Raise independent kidsIncrease age-appropriate freedomCreativityBody autonomyMore independent child
β—« 2016Verified 2026-10-01

It's Your Kid, Not a Gerbil!

Kevin Leman
πŸ“š 262 pages
More quality timeCreate calmer homeReduce chaosOverwhelmDirect and practicalFamily closenessChristian perspective
β—« 2011Verified 2026-10-01

Itsy Bitsy Yoga

Helen Garabedian
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 246 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondInfant sleepStep-by-step program
β—« 2004Verified 2026-10-01

Joint Custody with a Jerk

Julie A. Ross
πŸ“š 245 pages
Co-parent communicationCo-parenting after divorceTwo homesHigh-conflict co-parentingParent educator authorConversation examplesCo-parenting
β—« 1996Verified 2026-10-01

Kids Have Feelings Too!

H. Norman Wright
πŸ“š 235 pages
AngerName emotionsValidate feelingsTherapist authorFaithEmotional opennessChristian perspective
β—« 1993Verified 2026-10-01

Kindergarten Success

Amy James
πŸ‘Ά Early elementary 5–7, Starting schoolπŸ“š 240 pages
Kindergarten readinessLearning to readReference bookAcademic achievement
β—« 2006Verified 2026-10-01

Know Your Child

Stella Chess
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 397 pages
Intense childSlow-to-warm childDevelopmental psychology basedPsychiatrist author
β—« 1987Verified 2026-10-01

Love & Respect in the Family

Emerson Eggerichs
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 287 pages
Improve communicationTeach respectRespectFaithChristian perspective
β—« 2013Verified 2026-10-01

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