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Growing Up Again

Jean Illsley Clarke
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at once, Adoptive parentπŸ“š 183 pages
Low self-esteemAdoption parentingSet clear boundariesReparent yourself
β—« 1989Verified 2026-10-01

Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours

Kevin Leman
πŸ“š 218 pages
TantrumsPicky eatingAllowanceSibling rivalryAuthoritative parentingFollow throughLogical consequencesNo-nonsense
β—« 1984Verified 2026-10-01

Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings

Laura Markham
πŸ‘Ά Parenting multiple childrenπŸ“š 324 pages
Sibling fightingSibling rivalryConstant fightingJealousyClose sibling bondGentle parentingSibling relationshipPsychologist author
β—« 2015Verified 2026-10-01

The Child with Special Needs

Stanley I. Greenspan
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 2–3, Preschool 3–5πŸ“š 480 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondADHD parentingAutism parentingSensory needsSocial communicationLanguage delayDevelopmental psychology basedClinical experience based
β—« 1998Verified 2026-10-01

Precious Little Sleep

Alexis Dubief
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 310 pages
Newborn sleepInfant sleepToddler sleepNight wakingNap transitionsSleep routinesSleep deprivationHumorous
β—« 2017Verified 2026-10-01
Stop Yelling and Love Me More, Please Mom

Stop Yelling and Love Me More, Please Mom

Robert Patricia
Reduce yellingStop yellingReduce yellingLess yelling
β—« 2021Verified 2026-10-01

Teaching Your Children Values

Linda Eyre
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 204 pages
Raise independent kidsBuild responsibilityTeach honestyPeer pressureStep-by-step programPractice exercises
β—« 1993Verified 2026-10-01

Train Up a Child

Nancy L. Van Pelt
πŸ“š 240 pages
FaithChristian perspective
β—« 1984Verified 2026-10-01

Why Kids Lie

Paul Ekman
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 206 pages
Teach honestyLyingSecretive behaviorLyingDirect and practical
β—« 1989Verified 2026-10-01

All About Raising Children

Helen B. Andelin
πŸ“š 413 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondBuild responsibilityBuild confidenceObedience
β—« 1981Verified 2026-10-01

Engaging Autism

Stanley I. Greenspan
πŸ“š 434 pages
AvoidancePotty trainingAutism parentingSensory needsSocial communicationBehavioral approachCompassionatePsychiatrist author
β—« 2006Verified 2026-10-01

How Smart Is Your Baby?

Glenn J. Doman
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 266 pages
β—« 2005Verified 2026-10-01

Liberated Parents, Liberated Children

Adele Faber
πŸ“š 262 pages
Improve communicationBuild responsibilityBuild confidenceValidate feelingsAvoid labelsStories + adviceParent anecdotesParent educator author
β—« 1974Verified 2026-10-01

Mindsets for Parents

Margaret Lee
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 192 pages
Build growth mindsetGrowth mindset at schoolConversationalNeuroscience basedPractice exercisesBook-club discussion
β—« 2016Verified 2026-10-01

Protecting the Gift

Gavin De Becker
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 352 pages
Increase age-appropriate freedomBabysitter relationshipDirect and practical
β—« 1999Verified 2026-10-01

The Nourishing Traditions Book of Baby & Child Care

Sally Fallon
πŸ‘Ά Pregnancy / preparing for baby, Newborn 0–3 monthsπŸ“š 336 pages
Breastfeeding supportIntroducing solids
β—« 2013Verified 2026-10-01

Healthy Parenting

Janet Geringer Woititz
πŸ“š 188 pages
Heal from own childhoodAvoid repeating parentsBuild healthier family cultureClinical experience basedTherapist authorParent-experience author
β—« 1992Verified 2026-10-01

Positive Discipline A-Z

Jane Nelsen
πŸ“š 333 pages
Positive parentingPositive disciplineQuick practical guideReference bookDip in as neededOngoing reference
β—« 1993Verified 2026-10-01

Raising Girls with ADHD

James W. Forgan
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 250 pages
ADHD parentingParent-experience authorRaising girls
β—« 2014Verified 2026-10-01

Self-Help Skills for People with Autism

Stephen R. Anderson
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 2–3, Tween 10–12πŸ“š 200 pages
Raise independent kidsTeach self-managementPotty trainingAutism parentingStep-by-step programCase-study heavyCompassionateBehavioral science based
β—« 2007Verified 2026-10-01

Teach Your Child How to Think

Edward de Bono
πŸ“š 313 pages
Raise independent kidsTeach decision-makingImprove problem-solvingPlanningQuick practical guideCreativity
β—« 1990Verified 2026-10-01

Teaching Montessori in the Home

Elizabeth G. Hainstock
πŸ‘Ά Preschool 3–5πŸ“š 116 pages
Raise independent kidsKindergarten readinessLearning to readMontessori-inspired parentingPractice exercisesCuriosity
β—« 1968Verified 2026-10-01

The Gardener and the Carpenter

Alison Gopnik
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 320 pages
Deep research-based bookResearch-heavyDevelopmental psychology basedResearcher authorCuriosity
β—« 2016Verified 2026-10-01

The Gift of Failure

Jessica Lahey
πŸ‘Ά Elementary 8–10, Tween 10–12πŸ“š 304 pages
Raise independent kidsBuild responsibilityLearn from mistakesParent-help boundariesHomework independenceIntrinsic motivationNatural consequencesMixed evidence + stories
β—« 2015Verified 2026-10-01

The Opposite of Spoiled

Ron Lieber
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 256 pages
Prepare child for adulthoodTeach gratitudeTeach patienceTeach generosityFirst phoneAllowanceStories + adviceWarm and reassuring
β—« 2015Verified 2026-10-01

Tiny Humans, Big Emotions

Alyssa Gloria Campbell
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 2–3, Preschool 3–5
TantrumsMeltdownsName emotionsGentle parentingEmotion coachingValidate feelingsModel emotional regulationTeacher / educator author
β—« 2023Verified 2026-10-01

Done With The Crying

Sheri McGregor
πŸ‘Ά Young adult 18+πŸ“š 352 pages
Practice self-compassionCope with child's rejectionPractice exercises
β—« 2016Verified 2026-10-01

Good Dad / Bad Dad

David George
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 240 pages
Quick practical guideHumorousConversationalParent anecdotesParent-experience author
β—« 2007Verified 2026-10-01

How To Raise A Boy

Michael C. Reichert
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15πŸ“š 336 pages
Get child to talkListen without fixingHealthy relationshipsCites studiesPsychologist authorEmotional opennessRaising boysHealthy masculinity
β—« 2019Verified 2026-10-01

Nurtureshock

Po Bronson
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 352 pages
Build growth mindsetLyingSchool-age sleepTeen sleepGifted childSibling rivalryTeen communicationDeep research-based book
β—« 2009Verified 2026-10-01

Raising a Sensory Smart Child

Lindsey Biel
πŸ“š 416 pages
Sensory needsNoise sensitivityClothing sensitivityFood texture sensitivityMovement seekingTouch sensitivitySensory overloadSensory-friendly routines
β—« 2005Verified 2026-10-01

Seven Times the Sun

Shea Darian
πŸ“š 221 pages
Create family ritualsFamily mealsBedtime routineChore routinesStories + adviceTeacher / educator authorParent-experience author
β—« 1994Verified 2026-10-01

Smart Baby, Clever Child

Valentine Dmitriev
πŸ‘Ά Baby 6–12 months, Toddler 1–2πŸ“š 275 pages
Preschool readiness
β—« 2003Verified 2026-10-01

Smart Money Smart Kids

Dave Ramsey
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 251 pages
Build responsibilityPrepare child for adulthoodTeach gratitudeTeach generosityAllowanceNo-nonsenseResponsibilityChristian perspective
β—« 2014Verified 2026-10-01

The Awakened Family

Shefali Tsabary
πŸ“š 348 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondConscious parentingRespond instead of reactHandle triggersHeal from own childhoodRecognize triggersPsychologist authorSpiritual but not religious
β—« 2016Verified 2026-10-01

The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child

Alan E. Kazdin
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 304 pages
Improve cooperationDefianceBehavioral approachStep-by-step program
β—« 2008Verified 2026-10-01

The Manipulative Child

Ernest W. Jr Swihart
πŸ“š 272 pages
Build resilienceLearn from mistakesTesting limitsLow self-esteemBehavioral approachSet clear boundariesParent guiltClinical experience based
β—« 1998Verified 2026-10-01

Your Two-Year-Old

Louise Bates Ames
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 160 pages
Stories + adviceHumorousCompassionateDevelopmental psychology based
β—« 1976Verified 2026-10-01

Formation of Character

Charlotte M. Mason
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 451 pages
Respectful parentingCase-study heavyDip in as neededCuriosity
β—« 1989Verified 2026-10-01

Pagan Parenting

Kristin Madden
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at once, Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 278 pages
FaithSpiritual but not religious
β—« 2000Verified 2026-10-01

Parenting

Paula Spencer
πŸ“š 144 pages
Positive parentingSet clear boundariesDirect and practical
β—« 2001Verified 2026-10-01

Positive Child Guidance

Darla Ferris Miller
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 2–3, Preschool 3–5πŸ“š 384 pages
Build responsibilityBuild confidenceTeach respectImpulse controlPositive disciplineReference bookDevelopmental psychology basedTeacher / educator author
β—« 1990Verified 2026-10-01

Raising Boys

Steve Biddulph
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 224 pages
Warm and reassuringConversationalPsychologist authorRaising boysHealthy masculinity
β—« 1998Verified 2026-10-01

Raising Great Kids

Henry Cloud
πŸ“š 192 pages
Authoritative parentingCompassionatePsychologist authorFaithChristian perspective
β—« 1999Verified 2026-10-01

Tears and Tantrums

Aletha Solter
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 177 pages
TantrumsMeltdownsRageDevelopmental psychology based
β—« 1998Verified 2026-10-01

Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew

Ellen Notbohm
πŸ“š 157 pages
Autism parentingSensory needsAutistic communicationMeltdownsSocial communicationSensory overloadVisual supportsShort chapters
β—« 2005Verified 2026-10-01

The Collapse of Parenting

Leonard Sax
πŸ“š 296 pages
Family mealsScreen-time limitsAuthoritative parentingTraditional boundariesSet household rulesCites studiesPsychologist authorFamily closeness
β—« 2015Verified 2026-10-01

The Importance of Being Little

Erika Christakis
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 2–3, Preschool 3–5πŸ“š 376 pages
Preschool readinessResearch-heavyDevelopmental psychology basedTeacher / educator authorCuriosity
β—« 2016Verified 2026-10-01

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