In the last 2 years, I added to our library a whole new section for pregnancy, babies, parenting and such. Thinking I will be highly prepared for whatever comes, fully in control. Riiiight… Guess what? Those were just my expectations, of course. The reality is that parenting is learned through experience and no book will provide a check-list with solutions applicable in all situations.

What I do know for sure is that when faced with child-related dilemmas, as parents, we all want answers.  The good part is that some specific books will help when dealing with a problem or will provide expert support in teaching your kids important things. The other great part is that you are looking for parenting books and willing to keep yourself informed and to learn new things yourself, so a big shout out to you!!

I´ve bundled together a list of books that I believe are good reads for parents and soon to be moms or dads.

So, dear parents, keep in mind that not all advice will work for your kids. Sometimes just listening or just being honest to your child will work wonders. However, if you are stuck or just want to know more about a topic, getting an expert`s perspective is much better than getting your unqualified friend’s advice or your neighbor’s “expert” opinion on complex matters.

From general parenting advice and hacks to tackling specific difficulties, this list of books will show you new ways of parenting and dealing with kids.

1. The Happiest Baby on the Block

by Harvey Karp  

 

2. Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons

by Siegfried Engelmann, Phyllis Haddox, Elaine Bruner  

3. How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

by Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish

 

4. How to Talk So Teens Will Listen and Listen So Teens Will Talk

by Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish

5. 1-2-3 Magic: 3-Step Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting

by Thomas Phelan

 

6. The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively

by Gary Chapman, Ross Campbell, Chris Fabry

 

 

7. Parenting With Love And Logic (Updated and Expanded Edition)

by Foster W. Cline, Jim Fay

 

8. The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind

by Daniel J. Siegel, Tina Payne Bryson

9. Explosive Child, The: A New Approach For Understanding And Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children

by Ross W. Greene PhD

10. Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five

by John Medina

11. Smart Money Smart Kids: Raising the Next Generation to Win with Money

by Dave Ramsey, Rachel Cruze

12. Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting (The Peaceful Parent Series)

by Dr. Laura Markham

13. No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame

by Janet Lansbury

14. No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind

by Daniel J. Siegel, Tina Payne Bryson

15. How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success

by Julie Lythcott-Haims

16. The 7 Habits of Happy Kids

by Sean Covey, Stacy Curtis

17. Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too

by Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish

18. All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood

by Jennifer Senior

19. How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7

by Joanna Faber, Julie King

 

20. Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline: The 7 Basic Skills for Turning Conflict into Cooperation

by Becky A Bailey

21. The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed

by Jessica Lahey

22. Parent Hacks: 134 Genius Shortcuts for Life with Kids

by Asha Dornfest  

23. Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children

by Angela J. Hanscom

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