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Parenting For Dummies Parenting For Dummies Sandra Hardin Gookin
414 pages 2002 Parent-experience author
Multiple ages at once Improve communication Build confidence Potty training Stay calm Sex education Avoid repeating parents Reference book Humorous Conversational +6 more
Parenting Guide to Your Toddler Parenting Guide to Your Toddler Paula Spencer
Toddler 1–2, Toddler 2–3 292 pages 2000
Toddler independence Tantrums Separation clinginess Public behavior Toddler sleep Family meals Offer choices Reference book +4 more
Parenting in the Digital World
Parenting in the Digital World Clayton Cranford
2015
Unsafe internet behavior Social media Online safety Step-by-step program Direct and practical +1 more
Parenting the Difficult Child Parenting the Difficult Child Grace H. Ketterman
260 pages 1994
Ongoing challenge Strengthen parent-child bond Strong-willed child Authoritative parenting Set clear boundaries Parenting without constant battles +2 more
Parenting Toward Solutions Parenting Toward Solutions Linda Metcalf
274 pages 1997
Experienced parent seeking new tools Improve communication Build responsibility Improve problem-solving More parent confidence +1 more
Parenting Your Anxious Child with Mindfulness and Acceptance
Parenting Your Anxious Child with Mindfulness and Acceptance Christopher McCurry
250 pages 2009
Teach coping General worry Separation anxiety Worried child Compassionate Behavioral science based +2 more
Parents and Digital Technology
Parents and Digital Technology Suzie Hayman
Young teen 13–15 241 pages 2016 Psychologist author
Improve communication Social media Family tech plan Online safety Pornography conversation Cyberbullying Developmental psychology based +3 more
Parents Book of Discipline Parents Book of Discipline Barbara R. Bjorklund
Toddler 1–2, Preschool 3–5 292 pages 1990
Raise independent kids Tantrums Not sharing Whining Infant sleep Age-appropriate chores Responsibility without nagging Set clear boundaries Follow through Mixed evidence + stories +6 more
Positive Discipline for Working Parents Positive Discipline for Working Parents Jane Nelsen
2003 Parent educator author
Reduce power struggles Improve family organization Family calendar Positive discipline Set clear boundaries Family meetings Working-parent guilt Career and parenting Dual-income family +5 more
Positive Discipline in the Christian Home Positive Discipline in the Christian Home Jane Nelsen
2002 Parent educator author
Strengthen parent-child bond Teach integrity Positive discipline Stories + advice Faith Christian perspective +2 more
Positive Parenting Your Teens Positive Parenting Your Teens Karen Renshaw Joslin
Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18 436 pages 1997
Preventive / proactive Improve cooperation Positive parenting Reflective listening Teen communication Reference book Dip in as needed Conversation examples +4 more
Pre-Hysteric Parenting Pre-Hysteric Parenting H. Norman Wright
220 pages 2001
Prepare child for adulthood Teach gratitude Create calmer home Set clear boundaries Overwhelm Stay calm Faith Christian perspective +4 more
Preventing Sibling Rivalry Preventing Sibling Rivalry Sybil Hart
Baby 6–12 months, Toddler 1–2 226 pages 2001
New sibling arriving Preventive / proactive Sibling fighting Sibling rivalry Jealousy New sibling Better sibling relationship +3 more
Raising Careful, Confident Kids in a Crazy World Raising Careful, Confident Kids in a Crazy World Paula Statman
256 pages 1999 Parent educator author
Multiple ages at once Preventive / proactive Improve communication Build confidence Low self-esteem Warm and reassuring +2 more
Raising Happy Brothers and Sisters
Raising Happy Brothers and Sisters Jan Parker And Jan Stimpson
230 pages 2011
Not sharing Sibling fighting Sibling rivalry Constant fighting New sibling Close sibling bond Warm and reassuring Mixed evidence + stories Better sibling relationship +5 more
Raising Independent, Self-confident Kids
Raising Independent, Self-confident Kids Wendy L. Moss
2018
Multiple ages at once Raise independent kids Teach decision-making Prepare child for adulthood Build confidence Tolerate frustration More independent child +3 more
Respectful Parenting Respectful Parenting Joanne Baum
Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 6–12 months, Toddler 1–2, Toddler 2–3 2001
Create calmer home Respectful parenting
Right from Birth Right from Birth Craig T. Ramey
Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 6–12 months, Toddler 1–2 276 pages 1999 Researcher author
First year Research-heavy Developmental psychology based
Save Our Sleep Save Our Sleep Tizzie Hall
Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 6–12 months, Toddler 1–2 299 pages 2006
Moving homes Newborn sleep Infant sleep Toddler sleep Night waking Sleep routines Step-by-step program Sample routines Better sleep +5 more
Screen Time in the Mean Time
Screen Time in the Mean Time Tracy Bennett
2017 Psychologist author
Multiple ages at once Screen-time limits Social media Online safety Step-by-step program Warm and reassuring Nonjudgmental Developmental psychology based +4 more
Seize the Moment, Not Your Teen Seize the Moment, Not Your Teen Bill Sanders
Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18 196 pages 1997
Rule breaking Staying out late Stop yelling Parent anger Respond instead of react Manage anger +2 more
Sibling Rivalry, Sibling Love Sibling Rivalry, Sibling Love Jan Parker
330 pages 2002
Not sharing Sibling fighting Sibling rivalry Constant fighting New sibling Close sibling bond Sibling relationship Warm and reassuring Mixed evidence + stories Better sibling relationship +6 more
Sleep Sleep Tamara Eberlein
242 pages 1996
Infant sleep Toddler sleep Night waking Quick practical guide Better sleep +1 more
Spark Your Child's Success in Math and Science Spark Your Child's Success in Math and Science Jacqueline Barber
182 pages 2002
Math struggles Direct and practical Curiosity Academic achievement Better school support +1 more
Taking Care Of Your Child Taking Care Of Your Child Robert H. Pantell
Pregnancy / preparing for baby 548 pages 1999
Multiple ages at once New sibling Reference book Ongoing reference Troubleshooting guide Decision trees Use as long-term reference +3 more
Talking to Children About Divorce
Talking to Children About Divorce Jean McBride
2016 Therapist author
Divorce grief Co-parent communication Co-parenting after divorce Telling child about divorce Hard conversations Clinical experience based Scripts to say Co-parenting +4 more
Tantrums Tantrums Ann LaForge
Toddler 2–3, Preschool 3–5 214 pages 1996
Tantrums Meltdowns Stay calm Handle public meltdowns Quick practical guide Mixed evidence + stories +2 more
The Baffled Parent's Guide to Stopping Bad Behavior The Baffled Parent's Guide to Stopping Bad Behavior Kate Kelly
Preschool 3–5, Early elementary 5–7 180 pages 2003
Ongoing challenge Improve cooperation Tantrums Behavioral approach Quick practical guide Direct and practical +2 more
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Single Parenting The Complete Idiot's Guide to Single Parenting Sara Dulaney
310 pages 1998
Improve family organization Single parent stress Solo routines Only adult in home Reference book Direct and practical Single parent +3 more
The Everything Parent's Guide To Children With ADD/ADHD The Everything Parent's Guide To Children With ADD/ADHD Linda Sonna
2005 Psychologist author
ADHD parenting Attention difficulties Hyperactivity Medication conversations Reference book Warm and reassuring +2 more
The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Anxiety The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Anxiety Ilyne Sandas
304 pages 2008
General worry Calm-down skills Breathing skills Worried child Teacher communication Medication conversations Reference book Use with therapist +4 more
The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Executive Functioning Disorder The Everything Parent's Guide to Children with Executive Functioning Disorder Rebecca Branstetter
256 pages 2013 Psychologist author
Organization Time management Executive dysfunction Organization Task initiation Working memory Emotional control Impulse control Checklists Step-by-step program Checklists +7 more
The Everything Parent's Guide to Positive Discipline
The Everything Parent's Guide to Positive Discipline Ellen Bowers
304 pages 2011
Multiple ages at once Teach respect Backtalk Attitude Door slamming Attention-seeking behavior Presenting united front Positive discipline Chapter summaries +5 more
The Everything Parent's Guide To Positive Discipline The Everything Parent's Guide To Positive Discipline Carl E Pickhardt
2003 Psychologist author
Backtalk Chore refusal Screen-time battles Strong-willed child Screen-time limits Positive discipline +2 more
The Gentle Parent The Gentle Parent L. R. Knost
127 pages 2013 Parent-experience author
Strengthen parent-child bond Improve cooperation Create calmer home Gentle parenting Positive discipline Avoid punishment Short chapters Conversational punishment-heavy approach +5 more
The Homework Handbook The Homework Handbook Harriett Cholden
244 pages 1998
Homework routine Homework resistance Study habits Parent-help boundaries Reference book Direct and practical Better school support +3 more
The Opposite of Worry The Opposite of Worry Lawrence J. Cohen
2013 Psychologist author
Strengthen parent-child bond General worry Social anxiety Bedtime fears New situations Notice body signals Breathing skills Stay calm Warm and reassuring +5 more
The Parent Soup a-to-Z Guide to Your Toddler The Parent Soup a-to-Z Guide to Your Toddler Kate Hanley
Toddler 1–2, Toddler 2–3 290 pages 1998
Tantrums Potty training Reference book Dip in as needed Parent anecdotes +1 more
The Parent's Journal Guide to Raising Great Kids The Parent's Journal Guide to Raising Great Kids Bobbi Conner
324 pages 1997 Parent-experience author
Multiple ages at once Tantrums Homework battles Reference book Mixed evidence + stories +1 more
The Parents' Public School Handbook The Parents' Public School Handbook Kenneth Shore
Early elementary 5–7, Elementary 8–10, Tween 10–12 340 pages 1994
Teacher communication Advocating at school Parent-teacher conferences Teacher relationship Reference book Better school support +2 more
The Peaceful Parenting (R)evolution
The Peaceful Parenting (R)evolution Kiva Schuler
2022 Parent educator author
Long-term parenting approach Build trust Improve cooperation Conscious parenting Respectful parenting Build healthier family culture Stories + advice +3 more
The Power of Loving Discipline The Power of Loving Discipline Karen Miles
340 pages 2006
Long-term parenting approach Authoritative parenting Positive discipline Deep research-based book Evidence-focused +1 more
The Real Truth About Teens and Sex The Real Truth About Teens and Sex Sabrina Weill
Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18 244 pages 2006
Teach decision-making Peer pressure Teen communication Hard conversations Healthy relationships Sex education +2 more
The Relaxed Parent The Relaxed Parent Tim Smith
228 pages 1996
Build responsibility Create calmer home Responsibility without nagging Overwhelm Stay calm Direct and practical Humorous +3 more
The Respectful Parent
The Respectful Parent James A. Deutch
369 pages 2012
More quality time Low self-esteem Respectful parenting Positive discipline Natural consequences Logical consequences Stop yelling Family meetings Clinical experience based spanking advocacy +6 more
The Tantrum Survival Guide The Tantrum Survival Guide Rebecca Schrag Hershberg
Toddler 1–2, Toddler 2–3, Preschool 3–5 265 pages 2018 Psychologist author
Strengthen parent-child bond Tantrums Meltdowns Authoritative parenting Step-by-step program Humorous Developmental psychology based +3 more
Two Thousand Kisses a Day
Two Thousand Kisses a Day L. R. Knost
2013 Parent-experience author
Multiple ages at once Long-term parenting approach Strengthen parent-child bond Gentle parenting Avoid punishment Listen without fixing Gentle tone +3 more
Vicki Lansky's Practical Parenting Tips Vicki Lansky's Practical Parenting Tips Vicki Lansky
Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 6–12 months, Toddler 1–2, Preschool 3–5 232 pages 2003
First-time parent Infant sleep Quick practical guide Dip in as needed Direct and practical +1 more
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