How to bring up a child? What should you teach children under three years? What mistakes to avoid? Raising children is hard work where advisors come in handy. Of course, these can be parents, friends, or acquaintances. But usually, none of them are an expert in child psychology (although they may think otherwise). Therefore, to avoid useless advice, it is better to turn to professionals. That is, to psychologists and doctors who write useful books with an analysis of all sorts of difficult questions. Read on to find the top 10 parenting help books in this blog post.
1. Positive Discipline by Jane Nelsen
This book is a methodology-based guide to help children develop their self-discipline and problem-solving skills. An author shares practical strategies to help both teachers and parents to bring up children without punishment. Being a mother of seven, she has a great experience to share.
2. 21 Olive Trees by Laura Formentini
21 Olive Trees is about a journey of transformation, the loss of a child, and an intimate look at coping with yourself. In her book, Laura wrote about the connection between a mother and a child and the importance of it.
3. Live Love Now by Rachel Macy Stafford
Rachel Macy Stafford teaches raising young people and guiding them to become resilient, capable, and compassionate adults. Find how to help your child to overcome the lack of purpose, loneliness, and isolation.
4. The Explosive Child by Ross W. Greene
Screaming, crying and swearing are the common problems most parents face. This book has an answer on how to bring up children with destructive behaviors and prevent them from happening in the nearer future.
5. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
If you want to raise a successful child this book is a must-read for you. The author describes the factors that help parents and teachers to develop a child’s abilities and talents.
6. The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson
This book helps to understand what is going on in the brain of your child. These 12 age-appropriate strategies show parents how to cultivate the emotional and intellectual development of the child.
7. The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children by Dr. Shefali Tsabary
Emotional and psychological awareness is a must for a good parent. The book helps parents to stay conscious and explains the importance of positive wholeness to the children.
8. Middle School Makeover by Michelle Icard
The author explains the social dilemmas that modern children face. She covers a large range of problems started from identity questions to social media and peer exclusion.
9. Oh Crap! Potty Training: Everything Modern Parents Need to Know to Do It Once and Do It Right by Jamie Glowacki
The author’s humorous and informative approach helped numerous parents to cheer their kids onto success in the bathroom. Being an effective and heartfelt guide, this book is worth reading.
10. Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
This book is a perfect option for parents and teachers who want to improve cooperation and reduce feelings of competition between children. The author teaches parents to bring up kids who can build strong relationships and lifelong friendships.