I read a lot of parenting books to keep up to date in the classes I teach. Some of them are worthwhile and some are not. In this space, I’ll only share the books that I absolutely love. If I recommend it here, that means I love it and use it myself.
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The Gifts of Imperfect Parenting – by Brené Brown
The 5 Love Languages of Children – by Dr. Gary D. Chapman
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success – by Carol Dweck
How To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk – by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
Siblings Without Rivalry – by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
The Explosive Child – by Ross W. Greene
Punished By Rewards: The Trouble With Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A’s, Praise, and Other Rewards – by Alfie Kohn
Unconditional Parenting: Moving from rewards and punishment to love and reason – by Alfie Kohn
Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Who’s Child is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energetic
Redirecting Children’s Behavior – by Kathryn Kvols
Discipline Without Damage: How To Get Your Kids to Behave Without Messing Them Up – by Vanessa Lapointe
Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids – by Dr. Laura Markham
Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings – by Dr. Laura Markham
Have You Filled a Bucket Today? – by Carol McCloud
Yell Less, Love More: How the Orange Rhino Mom Stopped Yelling at Her Kids – and How You Can Too! – by Sheila McCraith
Positive Discipline – by Jane Nelsen
How Full Is Your Bucket? For Kids – by Tom Rath and Mary Reckmeyer
No-Drama Discipline – by Daniel Siegel
Parenting From the Inside Out – by Daniel Siegel
The Whole-Brained Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies To Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind – by Daniel Siegel