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Sensory Integration Strategies for Parents

Jeanne Sangirardi Ganz
πŸ“š 224 pages
Sensory needsSensory overloadSensory-friendly routinesQuick practical guideDirect and practical
β—« 2008Verified 2026-10-01

Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children

Allison Bottke
πŸ‘Ά Young adult 18+, Launching young adultπŸ“š 224 pages
Prepare child for adulthoodSet clear boundariesHold a boundaryParent-experience authorChristian perspectiveAvoid permissive advice
β—« 2008Verified 2026-10-01

Siblings of Children with Autism

Sandra L Harris
πŸ“š 127 pages
Autism parentingFair vs equalClose sibling bondSibling relationshipPsychologist authorBetter sibling relationship
β—« 1994Verified 2026-10-01

Sign Language for Babies and Toddlers

Christopher Brown
πŸ‘Ά Baby 6–12 months, Toddler 1–2
Improve communicationCommunication frustrationToddler communication
β—« 2005Verified 2026-10-01

Simplify Your Life with Kids : 100 Ways to Make Family Life Easier and More Fun

Elaine St James
πŸ“š 320 pages
Create calmer homeImprove family organizationReduce chaosOverwhelmDip in as neededDirect and practicalDual-income family
β—« 2000Verified 2026-10-01

Six Stages of Parenthood

Ellen Galinsky
πŸ‘Ά Preparing for a future stageπŸ“š 364 pages
Identity after becoming parentDevelopmental psychology basedParent anecdotesResearcher authorClassic parenting book
β—« 1980Verified 2026-10-01

Spiritual Parenting

Hugh Prather
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 298 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondIncrease warmthGentle toneFaithChristian perspectiveSpiritual but not religious
β—« 1996Verified 2026-10-01

Spiritual Parenting

Michelle Anthony
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 220 pages
FaithChristian perspective
β—« 2010Verified 2026-10-01

Standing On The Promises

Douglas Wilson
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 168 pages
Traditional boundariesObedienceFaithChristian perspective
β—« 1997Verified 2026-10-01

Straight Talk on Parenting

Vicki Hoefle
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 224 pages
Direct and practicalMore parent confidence
β—« 2016Verified 2026-10-01

Talking to Parents

D. W. Winnicott
πŸ‘Ά First yearπŸ“š 142 pages
ConversationalClinical experience basedTherapist author
β—« 1993Verified 2026-10-01

Talking to Youth About Sexuality

Kris D. Stubna
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 63 pages
Hard conversationsSex educationFaithChristian perspective
β—« 2006Verified 2026-10-01

Teach Your Child Math

Arthur Benjamin
πŸ‘Ά Early elementary 5–7, Elementary 8–10πŸ“š 194 pages
Math anxietyPractice exercisesCuriosity
β—« 1996Verified 2026-10-01
Teaching Kids to Give Back

Teaching Kids to Give Back

Parenting Press
πŸ“š 36 pages
Teach kindnessTeach generosityService
β—« 2005Verified 2026-10-01

Teaching Your Children Responsibility

Linda Eyre
πŸ‘Ά Early elementary 5–7, Elementary 8–10πŸ“š 185 pages
Build responsibilityPractice exercisesResponsibilityFaith
β—« 1994Verified 2026-10-01

Tears Heal

Kate Orson
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 288 pages
TantrumsGentle parentingEmotion coachingValidate feelingsListen without fixingWarm and reassuring
β—« 2016Verified 2026-10-01

Teen-proofing

John K. Rosemond
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 272 pages
Increase age-appropriate freedomDirect and practicalHumorousPsychologist author
β—« 1998Verified 2026-10-01

Ten Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child

Anthony M. Esolen
πŸ“š 256 pages
Increase age-appropriate freedomScreen-time limitsHumorousTeacher / educator authorCuriosityTraditionCreativity
β—« 2010Verified 2026-10-01

The ADHD Parenting Handbook

Colleen Alexander-Roberts
πŸ“š 206 pages
ADHD parentingDip in as neededDirect and practicalParent anecdotes
β—« 1994Verified 2026-10-01

The Art of Parenting

Dennis Rainey
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 256 pages
Identity developmentParent-experience authorFaithChristian perspective
β—« 2018Verified 2026-10-01

The Case Against Homework

Sara Bennett
πŸ‘Ά Early elementary 5–7, Elementary 8–10πŸ“š 297 pages
Homework battlesParent-help boundariesTeacher communicationAdvocating at schoolSchool burnoutCites studies
β—« 2006Verified 2026-10-01
The Catholic Mother's Helper in Training Her Children

The Catholic Mother's Helper in Training Her Children

I.H.M Mary Sister
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 142 pages
Traditional boundariesFaithTraditionChristian perspective
β—« 1948Verified 2026-10-01

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Bringing Up Baby

Signe Larson
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 414 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondInfant sleepCareer and parentingReference book
β—« 1997Verified 2026-10-01

The Core

Leigh A. Bortins
Parent-experience authorCuriosityAcademic achievement
β—« 2010Verified 2026-10-01

The Educated Child : A Parent's Guide from Preschool Through Eighth Grade

William J. Bennett
πŸ‘Ά Preschool 3–5, Early elementary 5–7πŸ“š 688 pages
Kindergarten readinessLearning to readTeacher communicationReference bookAcademic achievementBetter school support
β—« 2000Verified 2026-10-01

The Enneagram of Parenting

Elizabeth Wagele
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 165 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondDirect and practicalHumorousCompassionate
β—« 1997Verified 2026-10-01

The Essential Partnership

Stanley I. Greenspan
πŸ‘Ά Baby 6–12 months, Toddler 1–2πŸ“š 256 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondDevelopmental psychology based
β—« 1989Verified 2026-10-01

The Family Wicca Book

Ashleen O'Gaea
πŸ“š 231 pages
Create family ritualsParent-experience authorFaithTradition
β—« 1993Verified 2026-10-01

The Father Connection

Josh McDowell
πŸ“š 193 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondBuild confidenceLow self-esteemFaithChristian perspective
β—« 1996Verified 2026-10-01

The Friendship Factor

Kenneth Rubin
πŸ‘Ά Preschool social development, Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 320 pages
Social confidenceShynessFriendship problemsMaking friendsKeeping friendsFriendship conflictHelping shy child socializeDevelopmental psychology based
β—« 2002Verified 2026-10-01

The Gentle Art of Communicating with Kids

Suzette Haden Elgin
πŸ“š 199 pages
Improve communicationHard conversationsGentle toneResearcher authorConversation examples
β—« 1996Verified 2026-10-01

The Greatest Gift

Muhammad Abdul Bari
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 283 pages
FaithMuslim perspective
β—« 2002Verified 2026-10-01
The Grown-Up's Guide to Teenage Humans

The Grown-Up's Guide to Teenage Humans

Josh Shipp
πŸ‘Ά Tween 10–12, Young teen 13–15πŸ“š 318 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondBuild trustTeen communicationHumorousConversationalMixed evidence + stories
β—« 2017Verified 2026-10-01
The Healing Path with Children

The Healing Path with Children

Mark A. Barnes
πŸ“š 517 pages
Clinical experience basedTherapist authorUse with therapist
β—« 1996Verified 2026-10-01

The Heart of Parenting

John Mordechai Gottman
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 239 pages
Divorce griefCalm-down skillsSelf-soothingEmotion coachingPractice exercises
β—« 1997Verified 2026-10-01

The Hidden Gifts of the Introverted Child

Marti Olsen Laney
πŸ“š 256 pages
Social confidenceFeeling differentShynessSlow-to-warm childEasily overwhelmed childHelping shy child socializeNeuroscience basedTherapist author
β—« 2005Verified 2026-10-01

The Hypnobirthing Book

Katharine Graves
πŸ‘Ά Pregnancy / preparing for baby, Preparing for first babyπŸ“š 215 pages
Warm and reassuringPractice exercisesRead before baby arrivesRead with co-parent
β—« 2012Verified 2026-10-01

The Incredible Years

Carolyn Webster-Stratton
πŸ‘Ά Preschool 3–5, Early elementary 5–7πŸ“š 320 pages
Dip in as neededDirect and practical
β—« 2005Verified 2026-10-01

The Joys and Sorrows of Parenthood

Group for the Advancement of Psychiatry. Committee on Public Education
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at once, Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 334 pages
Identity after becoming parentDevelopmental psychology basedPsychiatrist author
β—« 1973Verified 2026-10-01

The Key to Your Child's Heart

Gary Smalley
πŸ“š 201 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondReconnect with distant childImprove cooperationFaithChristian perspective
β—« 1984Verified 2026-10-01

The Misunderstood Child

Larry B. Silver
πŸ‘Ά Ongoing challengeπŸ“š 269 pages
AccommodationsAdvocating at schoolSpecial education navigationADHD parentingAuditory processingVisual processingPsychiatrist author
β—« 1984Verified 2026-10-01

The New Puberty

Louise Greenspan
πŸ‘Ά Elementary 8–10, Tween 10–12πŸ“š 258 pages
Body imagePuberty conversationsResearch-heavyPediatrician authorPsychologist authorRaising girls
β—« 2014Verified 2026-10-01

The New York Times Parent's Guide to the Best Books for Children

Eden Ross Lipson
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 508 pages
Reference bookDip in as neededCuriosityUse as long-term reference
β—« 1988Verified 2026-10-01

The Parent's Guide to Uncluttering Your Home

Janet Morris Grimes
πŸ“š 288 pages
Improve family organizationReduce chaosCleaning bedroomOverwhelm
β—« 2011Verified 2026-10-01

The Power of a Parent's Words

H. Norman Wright
πŸ“š 248 pages
Improve communicationLow self-esteemBuild emotional safetyTherapist authorChristian perspective
β—« 1991Verified 2026-10-01

The Privilege of Parenting

James B. Levine
πŸ“š 192 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondBuild trustBuild teamworkRespectful parenting
β—« 2002Verified 2026-10-01

The Safe Child Book

Sherryll Kerns Kraizer
πŸ‘Ά Preschool 3–5, Early elementary 5–7πŸ“š 127 pages
Set boundariesHard conversationsBody boundariesPractice exercisesBody autonomy
β—« 1985Verified 2026-10-01
The Science of Making Friends

The Science of Making Friends

Elizabeth A. Laugeson
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 364 pages
Being bulliedAutism parentingSocial communicationMaking friendsKeeping friendsStep-by-step programResearch-heavyPsychologist author
β—« 2013Verified 2026-10-01

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