Which parenting books should I read?
There are many different books that can be found on parenting. I haven’t read everything on this topic, so if anybody has recommendations then please let me know. However, I have read quite a bit in the past years. And in order to help you navigate and find books that really help, here is a list of the books that I recommend. There are mostly practical books that are readable for most parents. Just to note: this list will keep on changing as I will add new recommendations along the way!
If you are missing a good parenting book on this list, please let me know! valerie@theparentalcoach.com
Positive discipline
Written by Jane Nelsen
A very practical parenting book based on the philosophy of Adler and Dreikurs.
Positive Discipline A-Z
Written by Jane Nelsen, Lynn Lott, Stephen Glenn
In this book you will learn how to use kind and firm methods to raise a child who is responsible, respectful, and resourceful. You will find practical solutions to such parenting challenges as: sibling rivalry, bedtime hassles, school problems, getting chores done, ADHD, eating problems, whining, lying, homework battles and more.
Positive discipline for teenagers
Written by Jane Nelsen and Lynn Lott
This book shows parents how to build stronger bridges of communication with their teenage children, break the destructive cycles of guilt and blame that occur in parent-teen power struggles, and work toward greater mutual respect with their adolescents.
How to talk so kids will listen, and listen so kids will talk
Written by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
This book focusses on positive communication with children. It is a very practical book with fun drawings inside, illustrating the useful and les useful ways of talking to children.
Siblings without rivalry: how to help your children live together, so you can live too
Written by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
How to deal with sibling rivalry and fighting children.
Redirecting children’s behavior
Written by Kathryn J. Kvols
You know there should be more to family life than arguments, neglected chores, disrespectful kids, infringed limits, and punishments that don’t create self-motivated individuals. Take off on a surprise journey with Kathryn Kvols to see how quickly your family can become close, cooperative, and respectful.
The whole-brain child
Written by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
12 Revolutionary strategies to nurture your child’s developing mind.
Parenting from the Inside Out
Written by Daniel J. Siegel en Mary Hartzell
How a deeper self-understanding can help you raise children who thrive.
Your child’s growing mind
Written by Jane M. Healy, PH.D.
Brain development and learning from birth to adolescence.
Screenwise: helping kids thrive (and survive) in their digital world
Written by Devorah Heitner, Ph.D., founder of raising digital natives
Screenwise offers a realistic and optimistic perspective on how to thoughtfully guide kids in the digital age.
If I have to tell you one more time
Written by Amy McCready
This book is based on Adlerian Psychology and Positive Discipline and focusses on the central idea that every human being has a basic need to feel connected and empowered- children being no exception to the rule. When this need isn’t met in positive ways, kids resort to negative methods.
Parenting well in a media age (E-book)
Written by Gloria DeGaetano
Because we live in an industry-generated culture children’s real human needs don’t always get met. this book articulates the challenges in our depersonalized society. It helps parents tap the well of wisdom within and offers hopeful alternatives for parents and concerned adults wanting to maintain the humanity of our children and the integrity or our culture.
Raising self-reliant children in a self-indulgent world
Written by H. Stephen Glenn, Ph.D. and Jane Nelsen, Ed.D.
This book goes beyond the issues of leniency versus strictness. It teaches children to be responsible and self-reliant -not through outer-directed concerns, such as fear and intimidation, but through inner-directed behavior, such as feeling accountable for one’s commitments. It will teach you how to instill character-building values and traits in your child, that last a lifetime.
Make your kid a money genius
Written by Beth Kobliner
A parent’s guide for kids aged 3 to 23, in dealing with money.
Honey, I wrecked the kids
Written by Alyson Schafer
For parents who have tried just about everything to discipline their kids, this book explains why children today are resistant to traditional parenting methods and how only a new model of winning cooperation really works. Full of real-life examples, the book gives parents a deeper understanding of misbehavior and their role in it, shies away from traditional behavioural models of parenting and offers humane, good-humored advice that will make parenting a manageable and, finally, rewarding task.
Reset your child’s brain
Written by Victoria L. Dunckley, MD
Increasing numbers of parents are dealing with children who are acting out without obvious reason. Revved up and irritable, many of these children are diagnosed with ADHD, bipolare illness, autism, or other disorders but don’t respond well to treatment. Dr. Dunckley has found that everyday use of interactive screen devices can easily overstimulate a child’s nervous system. Based on emerging scientific research and extensive clinical experience child psychiatrist Dr. Dunckley presents a four-week program to treat the frequent underlying case, Electronic Screen Syndrome.