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Positive Discipline for Working Parents

Jane Nelsen
Reduce power strugglesImprove family organizationFamily calendarPositive disciplineSet clear boundariesFamily meetingsWorking-parent guiltCareer and parenting
β—« 2003Verified 2026-10-01

Positive Discipline in the Christian Home

Jane Nelsen
Strengthen parent-child bondTeach integrityPositive disciplineStories + adviceParent educator authorFaithChristian perspective
β—« 2002Verified 2026-10-01

Positive Parenting Your Teens

Karen Renshaw Joslin
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 436 pages
Improve cooperationPositive parentingReflective listeningTeen communicationReference bookDip in as neededConversation examples
β—« 1997Verified 2026-10-01

Pre-Hysteric Parenting

H. Norman Wright
πŸ“š 220 pages
Prepare child for adulthoodTeach gratitudeCreate calmer homeSet clear boundariesOverwhelmStay calmFaithChristian perspective
β—« 2001Verified 2026-10-01

Preventing Sibling Rivalry

Sybil Hart
πŸ‘Ά Baby 6–12 months, Toddler 1–2πŸ“š 226 pages
Sibling fightingSibling rivalryJealousyNew siblingBetter sibling relationship
β—« 2001Verified 2026-10-01

Raising Careful, Confident Kids in a Crazy World

Paula Statman
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at once, Preventive / proactiveπŸ“š 256 pages
Improve communicationBuild confidenceLow self-esteemWarm and reassuringParent educator author
β—« 1999Verified 2026-10-01
Raising Happy Brothers and Sisters

Raising Happy Brothers and Sisters

Jan Parker And Jan Stimpson
πŸ“š 230 pages
Not sharingSibling fightingSibling rivalryConstant fightingNew siblingClose sibling bondWarm and reassuringMixed evidence + stories
β—« 2011Verified 2026-10-01
Raising Independent, Self-confident Kids

Raising Independent, Self-confident Kids

Wendy L. Moss
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at once
Raise independent kidsTeach decision-makingPrepare child for adulthoodBuild confidenceTolerate frustrationMore independent child
β—« 2018Verified 2026-10-01

Respectful Parenting

Joanne Baum
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 6–12 months
Create calmer homeRespectful parenting
β—« 2001Verified 2026-10-01

Right from Birth

Craig T. Ramey
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 6–12 monthsπŸ“š 276 pages
Research-heavyDevelopmental psychology basedResearcher author
β—« 1999Verified 2026-10-01

Save Our Sleep

Tizzie Hall
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 6–12 monthsπŸ“š 299 pages
Newborn sleepInfant sleepToddler sleepNight wakingSleep routinesStep-by-step programSample routinesBetter sleep
β—« 2006Verified 2026-10-01
Screen Time in the Mean Time

Screen Time in the Mean Time

Tracy Bennett
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at once
Screen-time limitsSocial mediaOnline safetyStep-by-step programWarm and reassuringNonjudgmentalDevelopmental psychology basedPsychologist author
β—« 2017Verified 2026-10-01

Seize the Moment, Not Your Teen

Bill Sanders
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 196 pages
Rule breakingStaying out lateStop yellingParent angerRespond instead of reactManage anger
β—« 1997Verified 2026-10-01

Sibling Rivalry, Sibling Love

Jan Parker
πŸ“š 330 pages
Not sharingSibling fightingSibling rivalryConstant fightingNew siblingClose sibling bondSibling relationshipWarm and reassuring
β—« 2002Verified 2026-10-01

Sleep

Tamara Eberlein
πŸ“š 242 pages
Infant sleepToddler sleepNight wakingQuick practical guideBetter sleep
β—« 1996Verified 2026-10-01

Spark Your Child's Success in Math and Science

Jacqueline Barber
πŸ“š 182 pages
Math strugglesDirect and practicalCuriosityAcademic achievementBetter school support
β—« 2002Verified 2026-10-01

Taking Care Of Your Child

Robert H. Pantell
πŸ‘Ά Pregnancy / preparing for baby, Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 548 pages
New siblingReference bookOngoing referenceTroubleshooting guideDecision treesUse as long-term reference
β—« 1999Verified 2026-10-01
Talking to Children About Divorce

Talking to Children About Divorce

Jean McBride
Divorce griefCo-parent communicationCo-parenting after divorceTelling child about divorceHard conversationsClinical experience basedTherapist authorScripts to say
β—« 2016Verified 2026-10-01

Tantrums

Ann LaForge
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 2–3, Preschool 3–5πŸ“š 214 pages
TantrumsMeltdownsStay calmHandle public meltdownsQuick practical guideMixed evidence + stories
β—« 1996Verified 2026-10-01

The Baffled Parent's Guide to Stopping Bad Behavior

Kate Kelly
πŸ‘Ά Preschool 3–5, Early elementary 5–7πŸ“š 180 pages
Improve cooperationTantrumsBehavioral approachQuick practical guideDirect and practical
β—« 2003Verified 2026-10-01

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Single Parenting

Sara Dulaney
πŸ“š 310 pages
Improve family organizationSingle parent stressSolo routinesOnly adult in homeReference bookDirect and practicalSingle parent
β—« 1998Verified 2026-10-01

The Everything Parent's Guide To Children With ADD/ADHD

Linda Sonna
ADHD parentingAttention difficultiesHyperactivityMedication conversationsReference bookWarm and reassuringPsychologist author
β—« 2005Verified 2026-10-01

The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Anxiety

Ilyne Sandas
πŸ“š 304 pages
General worryCalm-down skillsBreathing skillsWorried childTeacher communicationMedication conversationsReference bookUse with therapist
β—« 2008Verified 2026-10-01

The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Executive Functioning Disorder

Rebecca Branstetter
πŸ“š 256 pages
OrganizationTime managementExecutive dysfunctionOrganizationTask initiationWorking memoryEmotional controlImpulse control
β—« 2013Verified 2026-10-01
The Everything Parent's Guide to Positive Discipline

The Everything Parent's Guide to Positive Discipline

Ellen Bowers
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 304 pages
Teach respectBacktalkAttitudeDoor slammingAttention-seeking behaviorPresenting united frontPositive disciplineChapter summaries
β—« 2011Verified 2026-10-01

The Everything Parent's Guide To Positive Discipline

Carl E Pickhardt
BacktalkChore refusalScreen-time battlesStrong-willed childScreen-time limitsPositive disciplinePsychologist author
β—« 2003Verified 2026-10-01

The Gentle Parent

L. R. Knost
πŸ“š 127 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondImprove cooperationCreate calmer homeGentle parentingPositive disciplineAvoid punishmentShort chaptersConversational
β—« 2013Verified 2026-10-01

The Homework Handbook

Harriett Cholden
πŸ“š 244 pages
Homework routineHomework resistanceStudy habitsParent-help boundariesReference bookDirect and practicalBetter school support
β—« 1998Verified 2026-10-01

The Opposite of Worry

Lawrence J. Cohen
Strengthen parent-child bondGeneral worrySocial anxietyBedtime fearsNew situationsNotice body signalsBreathing skillsStay calm
β—« 2013Verified 2026-10-01

The Parent Soup a-to-Z Guide to Your Toddler

Kate Hanley
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 1–2, Toddler 2–3πŸ“š 290 pages
TantrumsPotty trainingReference bookDip in as neededParent anecdotes
β—« 1998Verified 2026-10-01

The Parent's Journal Guide to Raising Great Kids

Bobbi Conner
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 324 pages
TantrumsHomework battlesReference bookMixed evidence + storiesParent-experience author
β—« 1997Verified 2026-10-01

The Parents' Public School Handbook

Kenneth Shore
πŸ‘Ά Early elementary 5–7, Elementary 8–10πŸ“š 340 pages
Teacher communicationAdvocating at schoolParent-teacher conferencesTeacher relationshipReference bookBetter school support
β—« 1994Verified 2026-10-01
The Peaceful Parenting (R)evolution

The Peaceful Parenting (R)evolution

Kiva Schuler
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approach
Build trustImprove cooperationConscious parentingRespectful parentingBuild healthier family cultureStories + adviceParent educator author
β—« 2022Verified 2026-10-01

The Power of Loving Discipline

Karen Miles
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 340 pages
Authoritative parentingPositive disciplineDeep research-based bookEvidence-focused
β—« 2006Verified 2026-10-01

The Real Truth About Teens and Sex

Sabrina Weill
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 244 pages
Teach decision-makingPeer pressureTeen communicationHard conversationsHealthy relationshipsSex education
β—« 2006Verified 2026-10-01

The Relaxed Parent

Tim Smith
πŸ“š 228 pages
Build responsibilityCreate calmer homeResponsibility without naggingOverwhelmStay calmDirect and practicalHumorous
β—« 1996Verified 2026-10-01
The Respectful Parent

The Respectful Parent

James A. Deutch
πŸ“š 369 pages
More quality timeLow self-esteemRespectful parentingPositive disciplineNatural consequencesLogical consequencesStop yellingFamily meetings
β—« 2012Verified 2026-10-01

The Tantrum Survival Guide

Rebecca Schrag Hershberg
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 1–2, Toddler 2–3πŸ“š 265 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondTantrumsMeltdownsAuthoritative parentingStep-by-step programHumorousDevelopmental psychology basedPsychologist author
β—« 2018Verified 2026-10-01
Two Thousand Kisses a Day

Two Thousand Kisses a Day

L. R. Knost
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at once, Long-term parenting approach
Strengthen parent-child bondGentle parentingAvoid punishmentListen without fixingGentle toneParent-experience author
β—« 2013Verified 2026-10-01

Vicki Lansky's Practical Parenting Tips

Vicki Lansky
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 6–12 monthsπŸ“š 232 pages
Infant sleepQuick practical guideDip in as neededDirect and practical
β—« 2003Verified 2026-10-01

What Angry Kids Need

Jennifer Anne Brown
πŸ“š 148 pages
Teach copingCreate calmer homeAngerName emotionsCalm-down skillsQuick practical guideDirect and practical
β—« 2008Verified 2026-10-01

What Good Parents Have in Common

Janis Long Harris
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 228 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondStories + adviceParent anecdotes
β—« 1994Verified 2026-10-01

What Kids Really Want to Ask

Rhonda A. Richardson
πŸ‘Ά Tween 10–12, Young teen 13–15πŸ“š 204 pages
Improve communicationGet child to talkTeen communicationHard conversationsFirst crush
β—« 2007Verified 2026-10-01

What Teens Need Most from Their Parents

Bill Sanders
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 164 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondTeen communicationMixed evidence + stories
β—« 1997Verified 2026-10-01

When Your Child Needs Help

Norma Doft
πŸ‘Ά Ongoing challengeπŸ“š 244 pages
Depression concernsWarm and reassuringPsychologist authorUse with therapist
β—« 1994Verified 2026-10-01
Why Won't My Teenager Talk to Me?

Why Won't My Teenager Talk to Me?

John Coleman
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 167 pages
Teen sleepGet child to talkTeen communicationNeuroscience basedMixed evidence + storiesPsychologist authorParent-experience author
β—« 2014Verified 2026-10-01

Worried No More

Aureen Pinto Wagner
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 196 pages
General worrySeparation anxietySpecific phobiasShynessSchool refusalPsychologist authorUse with school team
β—« 2002Verified 2026-10-01

Your Anxious Child

Mary Ann Shaw
πŸ‘Ά Preventive / proactiveπŸ“š 194 pages
Teach copingGeneral worryWorried childPsychologist author
β—« 1995Verified 2026-10-01

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