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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

Hands Free Mama – by Rachel Macy Stafford

Yardsticks – by Chip Wood

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Hi… I’m Kristina!

Kristina Grum is a Certified Parent Educator who has over a decade of experience working with children, including being a classroom teacher. She currently teaches parenting classes in her local area and writes about shifting parenthood from barely surviving to thriving. Read More…

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