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Bilingual by Choice

Virginie Raguenaud
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 215 pages
Practice exercisesMulticultural familiesBilingual families
β—« 2009Verified 2026-10-01

Busy Toddler, Happy Mom

Gayle Jervis
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 1–2, Toddler 2–3πŸ“š 168 pages
More quality timeDip in as neededCreativity
β—« 2013Verified 2026-10-01

Common Sense Parenting

Raymond V. Burke
πŸ‘Ά Preventive / proactiveπŸ“š 137 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondTeach self-managementAvoid punishment
β—« 1992Verified 2026-10-01

Confessions of a Happily Organized Family

Deniece Schofield
πŸ“š 246 pages
Improve family organizationReduce chaosQuick practical guideDip in as needed
β—« 1984Verified 2026-10-01

Creating Capable Kids

Bruce (Teacher) Howlett
πŸ“š 289 pages
Raise independent kidsImprove problem-solvingBuild confidenceTeacher / educator authorCreativity
β—« 2015Verified 2026-10-01

Creative Parenting

William Sears
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 512 pages
Build secure attachmentRoom sharingBreastfeeding supportAttachment parentingPediatrician authorAvoid cry-it-out focus
β—« 1982Verified 2026-10-01

Creative, Confident Children

Maxine Hancock
πŸ“š 235 pages
Build confidenceScreen-time limitsSex educationParent-experience authorFaithCreativityChristian perspective
β—« 1985Verified 2026-10-01

Dad's Guide to Pregnancy for Dummies

Matthew M. F. Miller
πŸ‘Ά Pregnancy / preparing for baby, Newborn 0–3 monthsπŸ“š 336 pages
Reference bookDip in as neededConversationalRead before baby arrivesFirst-time parent
β—« 2010Verified 2026-10-01

Differently Wired

Deborah Reber
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 278 pages
Feeling differentAdvocating at schoolADHD parentingAutism parentingDyslexiaGifted child2e childReduce isolation
β—« 2018Verified 2026-10-01

Doing Life with Your Adult Children

Jim Burns
πŸ‘Ά Young adult 18+, Launching young adultπŸ“š 192 pages
Improve communicationReconnect with distant childSet clear boundariesFeeling like failingParent guiltDip in as neededParent educator authorChristian perspective
β—« 2019Verified 2026-10-01

Don't Push Your Preschooler

Louise Bates Ames
πŸ‘Ά Preschool 3–5, Starting kindergartenπŸ“š 214 pages
Kindergarten readinessDevelopmental psychology basedPsychologist author
β—« 1974Verified 2026-10-01

Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline

Becky A. Bailey
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 2–3, Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 304 pages
Improve cooperationStop yellingStay calmBreak generational patternsModel emotional regulationClinical experience based
β—« 2001Verified 2026-10-01

Emotional Child Abuse

Joel Covitz
πŸ“š 162 pages
Heal from own childhoodAvoid repeating parentsIntergenerational trauma awarenessClinical experience basedTherapist author
β—« 1986Verified 2026-10-01

Family Driven Faith

Jr Voddie T. Baucham
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 230 pages
Traditional boundariesFaithChristian perspective
β—« 2007Verified 2026-10-01

Father to Son

Harry Harrison Jr
πŸ“š 314 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondBuild responsibilityQuick practical guideDip in as neededRaising boys
β—« 2000Verified 2026-10-01

Guideposts for Growing Up

Elizabeth Bergner Hurlock
πŸ“š 224 pages
Developmental psychology basedPsychologist author
β—« 1981Verified 2026-10-01

Have a New Teenager by Friday

Kevin Leman
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 315 pages
AttitudeDisrespectSet clear boundariesNatural consequencesTeen communicationStep-by-step programHumorousPsychologist author
β—« 2011Verified 2026-10-01

Helicopters, Drill Sergeants and Consultants

Jim Fay
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 112 pages
Stories + adviceConversation examplesTroubleshooting guide
β—« 1994Verified 2026-10-01

Hold Them Very Close, Then Let Them Go

Richard C. Robertiello
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 176 pages
Build secure attachmentRaise independent kidsPsychiatrist author
β—« 1975Verified 2026-10-01

Homeschooling More Than One Child

Carren W. Joye
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at once, Parenting multiple childrenπŸ“š 146 pages
Balancing multiple childrenQuick practical guideParent with multiple children
β—« 2005Verified 2026-10-01

How to Be a Hero to Your Kids

Josh McDowell
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 233 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondPositive parentingFaithChristian perspective
β—« 1991Verified 2026-10-01

How to Keep Your Kids on Your Team

Charles F. Stanley
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 231 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondBuild teamworkFaithChristian perspective
β—« 1986Verified 2026-10-01

How to Really Love Your Angry Child

Ross Campbell
πŸ“š 250 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondIncrease warmthAngerParent-triggered angerChristian perspective
β—« 2004Verified 2026-10-01

I Love You Rituals

Rebecca Anne Bailey
πŸ‘Ά Baby 6–12 months, Toddler 1–2πŸ“š 208 pages
Strengthen parent-child bondIncrease warmthCreate family ritualsImprove cooperationDip in as neededBetter connection
β—« 1996Verified 2026-10-01

It's Ok Not to Share

Heather Shumaker
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 2–3, Preschool 3–5
Not sharingGrabbing toysRough playSet boundariesTaking turnsRespectful parentingValidate feelings
β—« 2012Verified 2026-10-01

Kid Cooperation

Elizabeth Pantley
πŸ“š 190 pages
Build confidenceImprove cooperationConstant fightingAuthoritative parentingBehavioral approachMore cooperationBetter sibling relationship
β—« 1996Verified 2026-10-01
Loving the Little Years

Loving the Little Years

Rachel Jankovic
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 1–2, Toddler 2–3
OverwhelmWarm and reassuringParent-experience authorFaithChristian perspective
β—« 2010Verified 2026-10-01

Make Your Kid a Money Genius (even If You're Not)

Beth Kobliner
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 256 pages
Build responsibilityPrepare child for adulthoodDelay gratificationAllowanceDirect and practicalCites studies
β—« 2017Verified 2026-10-01

Mayo Clinic Guide to Your Baby's First Year

Walter J. Cook
πŸ‘Ά Newborn 0–3 months, Baby 3–6 monthsπŸ“š 573 pages
Newborn sleepInfant sleepBreastfeeding supportIntroducing solidsReference bookPediatrician authorGift for new parent
β—« 2012Verified 2026-10-01

MegaSkills

Dorothy Rich
πŸ‘Ά Early elementary 5–7, Elementary 8–10πŸ“š 363 pages
Build responsibilityImprove problem-solvingBuild confidenceDevelop gritBuild teamworkIntrinsic motivationTeacher / educator authorPractice exercises
β—« 1988Verified 2026-10-01

Montessori at Home

Heidi Anne Spietz
πŸ‘Ά Preschool 3–5πŸ“š 117 pages
Kindergarten readinessLearning to readMontessori-inspired parentingPractice exercises
β—« 1988Verified 2026-10-01

Overcoming School Anxiety

Diane Peters Mayer
πŸ‘Ά Early elementary 5–7, Elementary 8–10
School anxietyTest anxietyHomework anxietySchool refusalTherapist author
β—« 2008Verified 2026-10-01

Parent's Guide to the Spiritual Growth of Children

John T. Trent
πŸ‘Ά Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 451 pages
FaithTraditionChristian perspective
β—« 2000Verified 2026-10-01

Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions

Pat Harvey
πŸ“š 217 pages
TantrumsExplosive behaviorExplosive reactionsCalm-down skillsIntense childEmotionally reactive childBehavioral approachHandle public meltdowns
β—« 2009Verified 2026-10-01

Parenting Beyond Pink & Blue

Christia Spears Brown
πŸ“š 225 pages
Identity developmentCites studiesDevelopmental psychology basedPsychologist authorGender-neutral parenting
β—« 2014Verified 2026-10-01

Parents & Teenagers

Jay Kesler
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 693 pages
Teen communicationFaithChristian perspective
β—« 1984Verified 2026-10-01

Parents Do Make a Difference

Michele Borba
πŸ“š 272 pages
Improve communicationImprove problem-solvingBuild confidenceDevelop gritTeach empathyLow self-esteemTeacher / educator authorPractice exercises
β—« 1999Verified 2026-10-01

Positive Discipline for Preschoolers

Jane Nelsen
πŸ‘Ά Toddler 1–2, Toddler 2–3πŸ“š 351 pages
Build responsibilityTeach respectPositive parentingPositive discipline
β—« 1994Verified 2026-10-01

Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn

Penny Simkin
πŸ‘Ά Pregnancy / preparing for baby, Newborn 0–3 monthsπŸ“š 512 pages
Reference bookCites studiesRead before baby arrivesEdition date checked
β—« 2001Verified 2026-10-01

Queen Bee Moms & Kingpin Dads

Rosalind Wiseman
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 339 pages
Risk takingPeer conflictBullyingTeacher communicationWhen to interveneTeacher relationshipCoach relationshipComparison to other parents
β—« 2006Verified 2026-10-01

Raising a Bilingual Child

Barbara Zurer Pearson
πŸ“š 357 pages
Stories + adviceCites studiesResearcher authorMulticultural familiesImmigrant familiesBilingual families
β—« 2008Verified 2026-10-01

Raising a Reader

Jennie Nash
πŸ“š 127 pages
Create family ritualsStories + adviceParent-experience authorCuriosity
β—« 2003Verified 2026-10-01

Raising Freethinkers

Dale McGowan
πŸ“š 269 pages
Teach decision-makingGriefHard conversationsPractice exercisesCuriosityFaithSecularValues-focused without religion
β—« 2009Verified 2026-10-01

Raising Happy Children for Dummies

Sue Atkins
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at once, Long-term parenting approachπŸ“š 378 pages
Improve communicationReference bookDip in as neededConversationalParent educator authorMore parent confidence
β—« 2007Verified 2026-10-01

Raising PG Kids in an X-Rated Society

Tipper Gore
πŸ‘Ά Ongoing challenge, Preventive / proactiveπŸ“š 115 pages
Family tech planDirect and practical
β—« 1987Verified 2026-10-01

Saving Beauty from the Beast

Vicki Crompton
πŸ‘Ά Young teen 13–15, Older teen 16–18πŸ“š 266 pages
Dating rulesHard conversationsHealthy relationshipsTeen relationship red flagsStories + adviceParent-experience authorRaising girls
β—« 2003Verified 2026-10-01

Setting Limits

Robert J. Mac Kenzie
πŸ‘Ά Multiple ages at onceπŸ“š 353 pages
Teach decision-makingAuthoritative parentingSet clear boundariesStep-by-step programPsychologist author
β—« 1993Verified 2026-10-01

Sexploitation

Cindy Pierce
πŸ“š 232 pages
Social mediaPornography conversationHard conversationsHealthy relationshipsSex educationPornography conversation
β—« 2015Verified 2026-10-01
Book details come from Open Library records. Tags come from library subject headings or were suggested from each book's description and approved by the site owner. Last updated 2026-10-01.