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The Sh!t No One Tells You

Dawn Dais
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 247 pages
Sleep deprivationHumorousParent-experience authorGift for new parentFirst-time parent
β—« 2013Verified 2026-10-01

The Sh!t No One Tells You About Pregnancy

Dawn Dais
πŸ‘Ά Pregnancy / preparing for baby, Newborn 0–3 monthsπŸ“š 243 pages
HumorousConversationalParent-experience authorRead before baby arrivesGift for new parentFirst-time parent
β—« 2017Verified 2026-10-01

The Shy Child

Philip G. Zimbardo
πŸ‘Ά Preventive / proactiveπŸ“š 261 pages
Social anxietySocial confidenceShynessSlow-to-warm childHelping shy child socializeCites studiesPsychologist author
β—« 1981Verified 2026-10-01

The Simple Guide To Having A Baby

Penny Simkin
πŸ‘Ά Pregnancy / preparing for baby, Newborn 0–3 monthsπŸ“š 277 pages
Reference bookParent educator authorRead before baby arrives
β—« 2005Verified 2026-10-01

The Single Parent Experience

Carole Klein
πŸ“š 304 pages
Single parent stressOnly adult in homeAdoption parentingSingle parent
β—« 1953Verified 2026-10-01

The Skin We're In

Janie Victoria Ward
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 294 pages
Build resilienceAngerIdentity developmentHard conversationsResearcher authorBlack families
β—« 2000Verified 2026-10-01

The Three Big Questions for a Frantic Family

Patrick Lencioni
πŸ“š 221 pages
Set family expectationsBuild teamworkImprove family organizationReduce chaosFamily meetingsOverwhelmCo-parent teamworkStories + advice
β—« 2008Verified 2026-10-01

The Toddler Brain

Laura A. Jana
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 1–2, Toddler 2–3πŸ“š 262 pages
Teach empathyDelay gratificationDevelopmental psychology basedNeuroscience basedPediatrician authorCuriosity
β—« 2017Verified 2026-10-01

The Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy for Lesbians

Rachel Pepper
πŸ‘Ά Pregnancy / preparing for baby, Newborn 0–3 monthsπŸ“š 204 pages
Reference bookConversationalLGBTQ+ supportiveRead before baby arrivesFirst-time parent
β—« 1999Verified 2026-10-01

The Winning Family

Louise Hart
πŸ“š 177 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondBuild trustLow self-esteemPositive parentingAvoid punishmentHeal from own childhoodAvoid repeating parentsStories + advice
β—« 1987Verified 2026-10-01

The Wonder of Boys

Michael Gurian
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 307 pages
Prepare child for adulthoodNeuroscience basedTherapist authorRaising boysHealthy masculinity
β—« 1996Verified 2026-10-01

The Wonder Weeks

Hetty Vanderijt
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 324 pages
Dip in as neededDevelopmental psychology basedChecklists
β—« 2003Verified 2026-10-01

Thinking Parent, Thinking Child

Myrna B. Shure
πŸ“š 288 pages
Teach decision-makingImprove problem-solvingArguingLow frustration toleranceProcrastinationConstant fightingProblem-solving conversationChild bullies others
β—« 2004Verified 2026-10-01

Toddler 411

Denise Fields
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 1–2, Toddler 2–3πŸ“š 512 pages
TantrumsPicky eatingQuick practical guideReference bookDip in as neededPediatrician author
β—« 2006Verified 2026-10-01

Toilet Training

T. Berry Brazelton
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 96 pages
Potty trainingToilet refusalPoop withholdingNighttime wettingAccidentsRespectful parentingDevelopmental psychology basedPediatrician author
β—« 2003Verified 2026-10-01

Transforming Children into Spiritual Champions

George Barna
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 170 pages
Research-heavyResearcher authorFaithChristian perspective
β—« 2003Verified 2026-10-01

Trust Kids!

Carla Bergman
Increase age-appropriate freedomRespectful parentingIndependenceAvoid punishment-heavy approachAvoid authoritarian toneNewer parenting book
β—« 2022Verified 2026-10-01

Unglued & Tattooed

Sara Trollinger
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 256 pages
Reconnect with distant childRule breakingRisk takingFaithChristian perspective
β—« 2001Verified 2026-10-01

Visual Supports for People with Autism

Marlene J. Cohen
πŸ“š 197 pages
Visual schedulesAutism parentingAutistic communicationTransitionsSchool supportsVisual supportsQuick practical guide
β—« 2007Verified 2026-10-01

What Every Baby Knows

T. Berry Brazelton
πŸ‘Ά Baby 6–12 months, Toddler 1–2πŸ“š 273 pages
Infant sleepSibling rivalryCase-study heavyClinical experience basedPediatrician author
β—« 1987Verified 2026-10-01

What Great Parents Do

Erica Reischer
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 240 pages
Build responsibilityReduce power strugglesTeach kindnessAvoid punishmentSet limits with empathyQuick practical guideShort chaptersDip in as needed
β—« 2016Verified 2026-10-01

What No One Tells the Mom

Marg Stark
πŸ‘Ά First-time parentπŸ“š 278 pages
OverwhelmParenting hurts marriageIdentity after becoming parentStories + adviceWarm and reassuringParent anecdotes
β—« 2005Verified 2026-10-01

What to Read When

Pam Allyn
πŸ‘Ά Baby 6–12 months, Toddler 2–3πŸ“š 318 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondCreate family ritualsLearning to readReference bookDip in as neededTeacher / educator authorCuriosity
β—« 2009Verified 2026-10-01

What Your Explosive Child Is Trying to Tell You

Douglas A. Riley
πŸ“š 280 pages
TantrumsExplosive behaviorAngerExplosive reactionsEmotionally reactive childClinical experience basedPsychologist author
β—« 2008Verified 2026-10-01

When Good Kids Do Bad Things

Katherine Gordy Levine
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 267 pages
Rule breakingLyingRisk takingSet clear boundariesUse during behavior crisis
β—« 1991Verified 2026-10-01

When Mothers Pray

Cheri Fuller
πŸ“š 224 pages
Stories + adviceParent anecdotesFaithChristian perspective
β—« 1997Verified 2026-10-01

When Your Adult Child Breaks Your Heart

Joel L. Young
πŸ‘Ά Young adult 18+, Ongoing challengeπŸ“š 251 pages
Substance concernsAggressionDepression concernsOverwhelmParent guiltCope with child's rejectionPsychiatrist author
β—« 2013Verified 2026-10-01

When Your Child Is 6 to 12

John M. Drescher
πŸ‘Ά Early elementary 5–7, Elementary 8–10πŸ“š 96 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondMore quality timeBuild confidenceShort chapters
β—« 1993Verified 2026-10-01

You, Your Child, and School

Sir Ken Robinson
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 304 pages
Teacher communicationTeacher / educator authorCuriosityCreativityBetter school support
β—« 2018Verified 2026-10-01

Your Baby & Child

Penelope Leach
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 556 pages
Reference bookDevelopmental psychology basedPsychologist authorAvoid spanking advocacyClassic parenting book
β—« 1980Verified 2026-10-01

Your Musical Child

Jessica Baron Turner
πŸ“š 240 pages
Intrinsic motivationCreativity
β—« 2004Verified 2026-10-01

Your One-Year-Old

Louise Bates Ames
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 178 pages
Developmental psychology basedPsychologist authorResearcher authorClassic parenting book
β—« 1982Verified 2026-10-01

Your Pregnancy Quick Guide

Glade B. Curtis
πŸ‘Ά Pregnancy / preparing for baby, Newborn 0–3 monthsπŸ“š 172 pages
Quick practical guideReference bookRead before baby arrivesFirst-time parent
β—« 2004Verified 2026-10-01

"I Think I Can, I Know I Can!"

Susan Isaacs Kohl
πŸ“š 198 pages
Raise independent kidsTeach self-managementBuild confidenceBuild resilienceTeach copingLow self-esteem
β—« 1989Verified 2026-10-01

101 amusing ways to develop your child's thinking skills and creativity

Sarina Simon
πŸ‘Ά Preschool 3–5πŸ“š 135 pages
More quality timeImprove problem-solvingDip in as neededCuriosityCreativity
β—« 1989Verified 2026-10-01

401 ways to get your kids to work at home

Bonnie Runyan McCullough
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 245 pages
Prepare child for adulthoodShare family workloadAge-appropriate choresCleaning bedroomRewardsStep-by-step program
β—« 1981Verified 2026-10-01

A Fine Young Man

Michael Gurian
πŸ‘Ά Tween 10–12, Young teen 13–15πŸ“š 309 pages
Therapist authorRaising boysHealthy masculinity
β—« 1998Verified 2026-10-01

A Parent's Guide to the Teen Years

Susan Panzarine
πŸ‘Ά Tween 10–12, Young teen 13–15πŸ“š 190 pages
Teen communication
β—« 2000Verified 2026-10-01

A Survival Guide from a Family of Nine

Brent Hatch
πŸ‘Ά Parenting multiple childrenπŸ“š 243 pages
Balancing multiple childrenParent-experience authorParent with multiple children
β—« 1999Verified 2026-10-01

Active Christian Parenting Parents Guide (Active Christian Parenting)

Augsburg Fortress
Natural consequencesLogical consequencesFamily meetingsWorkbook styleFaithChristian perspective
β—« 1995Verified 2026-10-01

ADHD

Michael I. Reiff
πŸ“š 354 pages
AccommodationsADHD parentingAttention difficultiesHyperactivityImpulsivityMedication conversationsReference bookEvidence-focused
β—« 2004Verified 2026-10-01

ADHD and Teens

Colleen Alexander-Roberts
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 204 pages
ADHD parentingAttention difficultiesImpulsivityParent-experience author
β—« 1995Verified 2026-10-01

ADVENTURES IN GENTLE DISCIPLINE

Hilary Flower
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 1–2, Toddler 2–3πŸ“š 360 pages
Gentle parentingAttachment parentingAvoid punishmentSet limits with empathyStories + adviceWarm and reassuringParent anecdotesAvoid punishment-heavy approach
β—« 2005Verified 2026-10-01
Angry Kids, Angry Parents

Angry Kids, Angry Parents

Anne Hilde VassbΓΈ Hagen
AngerParent angerManage angerModel emotional regulationPsychologist author
β—« 2023Verified 2026-10-01

Anxiety-Free Kids

Bonnie Zucker
πŸ“š 167 pages
Teach copingGeneral worrySpecific phobiasWorried childBehavioral science basedPsychologist authorPractice exercises
β—« 2009Verified 2026-10-01

Anyone Can Have a Happy Child

Jacob Azerrad
πŸ“š 179 pages
Attention-seeking behaviorPositive parentingBehavioral approachBehavioral science basedPsychologist author
β—« 1980Verified 2026-10-01

Ask Supernanny

Jo Frost
πŸ“š 240 pages
Improve morningsGriefDivorce griefDirect and practicalTroubleshooting guideSingle parent
β—« 2006Verified 2026-10-01

Authentic Parenting in a Postmodern Culture

Mary E. DeMuth
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 240 pages
Improve communicationFaithChristian perspective
β—« 2007Verified 2026-10-01

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