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Reading Reflex

Carmen McGuinness
πŸ‘Ά Early elementary 5–7, Elementary 8–10πŸ“š 353 pages
Learning to readPhonics strugglesSpelling strugglesBehind grade levelDyslexiaStep-by-step programPractice exercises
β—« 1998Verified 2026-10-01
Safe Infant Sleep

Safe Infant Sleep

James J. McKenna
πŸ‘Ά First yearπŸ“š 208 pages
Newborn sleepInfant sleepRoom sharingBreastfeeding supportAttachment parentingResearch-heavyResearcher author
β—« 2020Verified 2026-10-01

Six Steps to an Emotionally Intelligent Teenager

James Windell
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 213 pages
Behavioral approachStep-by-step programPsychologist authorPractice exercises
β—« 1999Verified 2026-10-01

Skillful Parenting

Lyn Vinnick Kaller
πŸ‘Ά Preventive / proactive
Workbook styleClinical experience basedPractice exercises
β—« 2002Verified 2026-10-01

Smart but Scattered Teens

Peg Dawson
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 147 pages
Teach self-managementPlanningOrganizationTask initiationWorking memoryEmotional controlImpulse controlPsychologist author
β—« 2012Verified 2026-10-01

Soft-Spoken Parenting

H. Wallace Goddard
πŸ“š 216 pages
Teach empathyStop yellingStay calmDip in as neededGentle tone
β—« 2007Verified 2026-10-01

Successful Children Step by Step

Barbara Bancroft Symanski
πŸ“š 81 pages
Step-by-step program
β—« 2010Verified 2026-10-01

Superbaby

Jenn Berman
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 416 pages
Therapist author
β—« 2010Verified 2026-10-01

Tackle Your Toddler's Behaviour

Kelly Beswick
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 1–2, Toddler 2–3πŸ“š 292 pages
TantrumsDefianceQuick practical guide
β—« 2010Verified 2026-10-01
Teaching Babies to Sleep 12 Hours by 12 Weeks

Teaching Babies to Sleep 12 Hours by 12 Weeks

Suzy Giordano
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 83 pages
Newborn sleepInfant sleepNight wakingSleep routinesSleep deprivationStep-by-step programBetter sleep
β—« 2005Verified 2026-10-01

Teaching Your Children Life Skills

Deborah Drezon Carroll
πŸ“š 166 pages
Raise independent kidsPrepare child for adulthoodTeach copingTeacher / educator author
β—« 1997Verified 2026-10-01

Test Your Child

Miriam Stoppard
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 1–2, Toddler 2–3πŸ“š 192 pages
Reference bookDevelopmental psychology basedPractice exercises
β—« 1991Verified 2026-10-01

The 7 Worst Things Parents Do

Linda D. Friel
πŸ“š 194 pages
Raise independent kidsSet clear boundariesParenting hurts marriageAvoid repeating parentsBuild healthier family cultureDirect and practicalTherapist authorAvoid permissive advice
β—« 1999Verified 2026-10-01

The ADD Answer

Frank Lawlis
πŸ“š 294 pages
ADHD parentingMedication conversationsStep-by-step programClinical experience basedPsychologist author
β—« 2004Verified 2026-10-01

The Angry Child

Tim Murphy
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 264 pages
TantrumsAngerExplosive reactionsClinical experience basedPsychologist author
β—« 2001Verified 2026-10-01

The Calm and Happy Toddler

Rebecca Chicot
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 334 pages
TantrumsToddler sleepNight wakingPotty trainingGentle parentingDevelopmental psychology basedAttachment theory based
β—« 2015Verified 2026-10-01

The Catholic Family Handbook

George Anthony Kelly
πŸ“š 277 pages
FaithTraditionChristian perspective
β—« 1959Verified 2026-10-01

The Child in the Family (The Clio Montessori Series)

Maria Montessori
πŸ“š 79 pages
Raise independent kidsRespectful parentingMontessori-inspired parentingTeacher / educator authorIndependenceCuriosityClassic parenting book
β—« 1989Verified 2026-10-01

The Co-Parenting Survival Guide

Elizabeth S. Thayer
πŸ“š 192 pages
Co-parenting basicsCo-parent communicationCo-parenting after divorceTwo homesCustody transitionsHigh-conflict co-parentingPsychologist authorCo-parenting
β—« 2001Verified 2026-10-01

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Parenting a Teenager

Kate Kelly
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 294 pages
Dating rulesSubstance concernsTeen communicationReference bookDip in as neededConversational
β—« 1996Verified 2026-10-01

The Difficult Child

Stanley Turecki
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 2–3, Preschool 3–5πŸ“š 258 pages
TantrumsStrong-willed childIntense childEmotionally reactive childADHD parentingHyperactivityStep-by-step programClinical experience based
β—« 1985Verified 2026-10-01

The Empowered Parent

John R. Anderson
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 139 pages
β—« 2007Verified 2026-10-01

The Everything Child Psychology and Development Book

James Windell
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 303 pages
TantrumsGeneral worryDepression concernsReference bookDip in as neededDevelopmental psychology based
β—« 2012Verified 2026-10-01

The Expectant Dad's Survival Guide

Rob Kemp
πŸ‘Ά Pregnancy / preparing for baby, Newborn 0–3 monthsπŸ“š 272 pages
ConversationalMixed evidence + storiesRead before baby arrivesGift for new parentFirst-time parent
β—« 2010Verified 2026-10-01

The Financially Intelligent Parent

Eileen Gallo
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 232 pages
Build responsibilityPrepare child for adulthoodTeach generosityAllowanceTherapist authorResponsibility
β—« 2005Verified 2026-10-01

The First 7 Years

Kay Kuzma
πŸ‘Ά Baby 6–12 months, Toddler 1–2
Developmental psychology based
β—« 2005Verified 2026-10-01

The Fun Book of Fatherhood

Jerry Cammarata
πŸ“š 303 pages
Stories + adviceHumorousParent anecdotesParent-experience author
β—« 1978Verified 2026-10-01

The Good Son

Michael Gurian
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at once, Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 391 pages
Teach empathyTeach accountabilityTeach integrityTherapist authorRaising boysHealthy masculinity
β—« 1999Verified 2026-10-01

The Half-Parent

Brenda Maddox
πŸ‘Ά Step-parentπŸ“š 196 pages
Blended-family transitionStep-parentingStep-parent relationshipBlended family
β—« 1975Verified 2026-10-01

The High-Conflict Custody Battle

Amy Baker
πŸ“š 224 pages
Co-parenting after divorceCustody transitionsLoyalty conflictsHigh-conflict co-parentingCo-parenting
β—« 2014Verified 2026-10-01

The Hip Mama Survival Guide

Ariel Gore
πŸ‘Ά Pregnancy / preparing for babyπŸ“š 270 pages
Potty trainingOverwhelmParent anecdotesParent-experience author
β—« 1998Verified 2026-10-01

The Lifegiving Parent

Sally Clarkson
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 256 pages
OverwhelmParent-experience authorFaithChristian perspective
β—« 2018Verified 2026-10-01

The New Basics

Michel Cohen
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 361 pages
Infant sleepNight wakingBreastfeeding supportReference bookDip in as neededWarm and reassuringPediatrician authorUse as long-term reference
β—« 2004Verified 2026-10-01

The Parent's Preschooler Dictionary

Elinor Verville
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 1–2, Toddler 2–3πŸ“š 283 pages
Reference bookDip in as neededOngoing reference
β—« 1995Verified 2026-10-01

The Playskool Guide to the Toddler Years

Rebecca Rutledge
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 1–2, Toddler 2–3πŸ“š 254 pages
TantrumsPotty training
β—« 2007Verified 2026-10-01

The Power of Parent-Child Play

Laurie Winslow Sargent
πŸ“š 232 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondIncrease warmthMore quality timeBuild confidenceCreativity
β—« 2003Verified 2026-10-01

The Preemie Primer

Jennifer Gunter
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 332 pages
Reference bookParent-experience author
β—« 2010Verified 2026-10-01

The RIF* Guide to Encouraging Young Readers

Ruth Graves
πŸ‘Ά Preschool 3–5, Early elementary 5–7πŸ“š 336 pages
More quality timeLearning to readReading confidenceDip in as needed
β—« 1987Verified 2026-10-01

The Secret Life of the Dyslexic Child

Robert Frank
πŸ“š 274 pages
Low self-esteemAcademic confidenceFeeling differentReading confidenceAdvocating at schoolDyslexiaPsychologist author
β—« 2002Verified 2026-10-01

The Secure Child

Stanley I. Greenspan
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 162 pages
Improve communicationTeach copingGeneral worryBuild emotional safetyWarm and reassuring
β—« 2002Verified 2026-10-01
The Sensory Child Gets Organized

The Sensory Child Gets Organized

Carolyn Dalgliesh
πŸ“š 267 pages
Create predictable routinesGeneral worryChange / uncertaintyVisual schedulesSensory-friendly routinesOrganizationVisual supports
β—« 2013Verified 2026-10-01

The Single Mother's Handbook

Elizabeth S. Greywolf
πŸ“š 256 pages
Single parent stressOnly adult in homeSingle parent
β—« 1984Verified 2026-10-01

The Sleepeasy Solution

Jennifer Waldburger
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 304 pages
Infant sleepToddler sleepPreschool sleepNight wakingFalling asleep aloneSleep routinesStep-by-step programTherapist author
β—« 2007Verified 2026-10-01

The Successful Child

William Sears
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at once, Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 278 pages
Build secure attachmentBuild confidenceTeach empathyAttachment parentingAttachment theory basedPediatrician author
β—« 2002Verified 2026-10-01

The Time-Out Solution

Lynn Clark
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 2–3, Preschool 3–5πŸ“š 187 pages
TantrumsBehavioral approachFollow throughStep-by-step programBehavioral science basedPsychologist author
β—« 1989Verified 2026-10-01

Traits of a Healthy Family

Dolores Curran
πŸ“š 301 pages
Improve communicationMore quality timeCreate family ritualsBuild healthier family cultureRespectFamily closenessTradition
β—« 1983Verified 2026-10-01

Triggers

Amber Lia
πŸ“š 225 pages
BacktalkAngerStop yellingParent angerParent triggered by childRespond instead of reactManage angerHandle triggers
β—« 2015Verified 2026-10-01

Troubled Teens--Troubled Parents

Pat H. Fulbright
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 95 pages
Risk takingSubstance concerns
β—« 1989Verified 2026-10-01

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