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Teach Me to Do It Myself

Maja Pitamic
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 2–3, Preschool 3–5πŸ“š 171 pages
Raise independent kidsBuild confidenceAge-appropriate choresMontessori-inspired parentingPractice exercisesIndependence
β—« 2004Verified 2026-10-01

The Attachment Parenting Book

William Sears & Martha Sears
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, First yearπŸ“š 224 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondBuild secure attachmentRoom sharingSleep training alternativesBreastfeeding supportAttachment parenting
β—« 2001Verified 2026-10-01

The Big Disconnect

Catherine Steiner-Adair
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at once
Strengthen parent-child bondScreen-time limitsSocial mediaFamily tech planOnline safetyClinical experience basedPsychologist authorBetter connection
β—« 2013Verified 2026-10-01

The Challenging Child

Stanley I. Greenspan
πŸ“š 318 pages
DefianceAggressionHighly sensitive childAttention difficultiesDevelopmental psychology basedClinical experience basedPsychiatrist author
β—« 1995Verified 2026-10-01

The Connected Child

Karyn B. Purvis
πŸ‘Ά Foster parent, Adoptive parentπŸ“š 288 pages
Adoption parentingFoster parentingAttachment after adoptionTrauma-informed parentingOffer choicesAttachment theory basedResearcher authorScripts to say
β—« 2007Verified 2026-10-01

The Contented Little Baby

Gina Ford
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 192 pages
Newborn sleepInfant sleepSleep routinesDirect and practicalNo-nonsenseSample routinesBetter sleep
β—« 2001Verified 2026-10-01

The Emotional Life of the Toddler

Alicia F. Lieberman
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 1–2, Toddler 2–3πŸ“š 244 pages
Constant noScreen-time limitsParent angerCase-study heavyDevelopmental psychology based
β—« 1995Verified 2026-10-01

The Homework Myth

Alfie Kohn
πŸ“š 256 pages
Homework battlesHomework resistanceIntrinsic motivationResearch-heavyCites studiesAvoid reward-heavy systems
β—« 2006Verified 2026-10-01

The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Elizabeth Pantley
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 1–2, Toddler 2–3πŸ“š 400 pages
Toddler sleepPreschool sleepNight wakingEarly wakingBedtime resistanceNightmaresSleep training alternativesGentle tone
β—« 2005Verified 2026-10-01

The One-Minute Scolding

Gerald E Nelson
πŸ“š 144 pages
Traditional boundariesQuick practical guide
β—« 1984Verified 2026-10-01

The Price of Privilege

Madeline Levine
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 246 pages
Reduce perfectionismSubstance concernsDepression concernsIdentity developmentSchool burnoutCites studiesClinical experience basedPsychologist author
β—« 2005Verified 2026-10-01

The Rules of Parenting (Richard Templar's Rules)

Richard Craze
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at once, Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 256 pages
Short chaptersDip in as neededDirect and practical
β—« 2008Verified 2026-10-01

The Smart Step-Family

Ron L. Deal
πŸ‘Ά Step-parentπŸ“š 293 pages
Blended-family transitionStep-parentingBlended household rulesBuilding trust with stepchildDiscipline as step-parentBiological parent loyaltyCo-parent teamworkChristian perspective
β—« 2002Verified 2026-10-01

The Soul of Discipline

Kim John Payne
πŸ‘Ά Preschool 3–5, Early elementary 5–7πŸ“š 326 pages
Reduce power strugglesDefianceSet clear boundariesHold a boundaryStories + adviceParent educator author
β—« 2015Verified 2026-10-01

Touchpoints

T. Berry Brazelton
πŸ‘Ά Pregnancy / preparing for baby, Newborn 0–3 monthsπŸ“š 479 pages
Reference bookWarm and reassuringDevelopmental psychology basedPediatrician authorClassic parenting book
β—« 1992Verified 2026-10-01

You Are Special

Fred Rogers
πŸ“š 171 pages
Increase warmthImprove communicationStories + adviceWarm and reassuring
β—« 1994Verified 2026-10-01
You Will Rock as a Dad!

You Will Rock as a Dad!

Alex Grace
πŸ‘Ά Pregnancy / preparing for baby, First-time parent
Read before baby arrivesNewer parenting bookFirst-time parent
β—« 2024Verified 2026-10-01

Your Baby Week by Week

Caroline Fertleman
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 304 pages
Newborn sleepReference bookPediatrician author
β—« 2007Verified 2026-10-01

Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum

Chantal Sicile-Kira
πŸ‘Ά Tween 10–12, Young teen 13–15πŸ“š 288 pages
Depression concernsDeodorant / puberty hygieneUnderstanding IEPsAutism parentingSocial communicationSex educationPuberty conversationsParent-experience author
β—« 2006Verified 2026-10-01

Being There

Erica Komisar
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 271 pages
Build secure attachmentUse childcareAttachment theory basedNeuroscience basedTherapist authorStay-at-home parent
β—« 2017Verified 2026-10-01

Boundaries with Teens

John Sims Townsend
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 272 pages
Build responsibilityTeach accountabilitySet clear boundariesHold a boundaryPeer pressureDating rulesPsychologist authorFaith
β—« 2006Verified 2026-10-01

Bright Kids Who Can't Keep Up

Ellen Braaten
πŸ‘Ά Early elementary 5–7, Elementary 8–10πŸ“š 207 pages
Morning routineRequesting evaluationsAccommodationsSlow processing speedPsychologist authorPrintable toolsPrintable resources
β—« 2014Verified 2026-10-01

Building Healthy Minds

Stanley I. Greenspan
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 416 pages
Developmental psychology basedPsychiatrist author
β—« 2000Verified 2026-10-01

Complete Baby and Child Care

Miriam Stoppard
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 351 pages
Reference bookOngoing referenceUse as long-term reference
β—« 1995Verified 2026-10-01

Different

Sally Clarkson
πŸ“š 226 pages
General worryFeeling differentWorried childAvoid labelsStories + adviceCompassionateParent-experience authorFaith
β—« 2016Verified 2026-10-01

Divorce Poison

Richard A. Warshak
πŸ“š 304 pages
Reconnect with distant childCo-parenting after divorceLoyalty conflictsHigh-conflict co-parentingCope with child's rejectionCase-study heavyClinical experience basedPsychologist author
β—« 2002Verified 2026-10-01

Fat Talk

Virginia Sole-Smith
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 384 pages
Body imageDessert rulesHealthy relationship with foodAvoid shameDeep research-based bookCites studiesMixed evidence + storiesNewer parenting book
β—« 2023Verified 2026-10-01

Formula

Ronald F. Ferguson
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at once, Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 336 pages
Prepare child for adulthoodCase-study heavyMixed evidence + storiesResearcher authorAcademic achievement
β—« 2019Verified 2026-10-01

Growing Up with Two Languages

Una Cunningham-Andersson
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 157 pages
Stories + adviceMixed evidence + storiesMulticultural familiesBilingual familiesCross-cultural parenting
β—« 1999Verified 2026-10-01

How Eskimos Keep Their Babies Warm

Mei-Ling Hopgood
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 6–12 monthsπŸ“š 292 pages
Family mealsPotty trainingStories + adviceConversationalCross-cultural parenting
β—« 2012Verified 2026-10-01

How to Raise a Child with a High EQ

Lawrence E. Shapiro
πŸ“š 368 pages
Improve problem-solvingBuild confidenceTeach copingImprove cooperationAngerShynessMaking friendsClinical experience based
β—« 1997Verified 2026-10-01

JO FROST'S CONFIDENT BABY CARE

Jo Frost
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 248 pages
Newborn sleepBreastfeeding supportIntroducing solidsReference bookSample routinesRead before baby arrives
β—« 2008Verified 2026-10-01

Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger's, Tourette's, Bipolar, and More!

Martin L. Kutscher
πŸ“š 224 pages
Depression concernsAccommodationsADHD parentingExecutive dysfunctionMedication conversationsAutism parentingSensory overloadReference book
β—« 2005Verified 2026-10-01

Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood

Jim Fay
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 1–2, Toddler 2–3πŸ“š 175 pages
Improve communicationBuild responsibilityPrepare child for adulthood
β—« 2000Verified 2026-10-01

Masterminds & Wingmen

Rosalind Wiseman
πŸ‘Ά Tween 10–12, Young teen 13–15πŸ“š 381 pages
Ask for helpGet child to talkTeen communicationPeer pressureChild is bulliedParent educator authorScripts to sayRaising boys
β—« 2013Verified 2026-10-01

Mind in the Making

Ellen Galinsky
πŸ‘Ά Baby 6–12 months, Toddler 1–2πŸ“š 1 pages
Improve problem-solvingTeach empathyIntrinsic motivationImpulse controlDeep research-based bookResearch-heavyResearcher author
β—« 2010Verified 2026-10-01

Mindful Discipline

Shauna L. Shapiro
πŸ“š 206 pages
Build resilienceLearn from mistakesSet clear boundariesRespond instead of reactSet limits with empathyPractice self-compassionNeuroscience basedPediatrician author
β—« 2014Verified 2026-10-01

Nature's Children

Juliette de Baïracli-Levy
πŸ“š 171 pages
Breastfeeding supportHealthy relationship with foodReference book
β—« 1971Verified 2026-10-01

Out of Control

Shefali Tsabary
πŸ“š 225 pages
Improve communicationBuild responsibilityTeach respectRespectful parenting
β—« 2014Verified 2026-10-01

Parenting in the Pew

Robbie Castleman
πŸ“š 132 pages
Create family ritualsPublic behaviorFaithTraditionChristian perspective
β—« 1993Verified 2026-10-01

Parents in Charge

Dana Chidekel
πŸ“š 272 pages
Improve cooperationAuthoritative parentingSet clear boundariesReference book
β—« 2002Verified 2026-10-01

Primal Mothering in a Modern World

Hygeia Halfmoon
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 monthsπŸ“š 172 pages
Breastfeeding supportAttachment parenting
β—« 1998Verified 2026-10-01

Raising a Secure Child

Kent Hoffman
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 280 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondBuild secure attachmentRaise independent kidsHeal from own childhoodStories + adviceAttachment theory basedChecklists
β—« 2016Verified 2026-10-01

Raising a Thinking Child

Myrna B. Shure
πŸ“š 212 pages
Improve problem-solvingPeer conflictProblem-solving conversationFriendship conflict
β—« 1994Verified 2026-10-01

Raising Men

Eric Davis
πŸ“š 243 pages
Prepare child for adulthoodBuild resilienceDevelop gritTraditional boundariesStories + adviceNo-nonsenseRaising boysMilitary family
β—« 2016Verified 2026-10-01

Raising Your Child's Inner Self-Esteem

Karen Owens
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 355 pages
Build confidenceLow self-esteemShynessDevelopmental psychology basedPsychologist author
β—« 1995Verified 2026-10-01

Rethinking School

S. Wise Bauer
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 276 pages
Gifted learning needsChanging schoolsAdvocating at schoolSchool burnoutGifted childBoredom at schoolStories + adviceHumorous
β—« 2018Verified 2026-10-01

Science of Parenting

Margot Sunderland
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 288 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondScreen-time limitsCareer and parentingCase-study heavyResearch-heavyNeuroscience basedTherapist authorChapter summaries
β—« 2006Verified 2026-10-01

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