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The BEST books with tips on parenting


Being a parent doesn’t come with a parenting manual, but it should! But, some classic self-help books are the next best option. Every parent should read these.

For our top recommendations, please see below. Click on the image or the title of the book to view the book on Amazon.com.

We would love to get your feedback! Please post your comments under “Leave a Reply”


Between Parent and Child: Revised and Updated: The Bestselling Classic That Revolutionized Parent-Child Communication

Between Parent and Child

By Dr. Haim G. Ginott, Dr. Alice Ginott and Dr. H. Wallace Goddard

Read on Kindle here.


How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk (The How To Talk Series)

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

By Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

Listen on Audible here.

Read on Kindle here.


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

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

By Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

Listen on Audible here.

Read on Kindle here.


Between Parent and Teenager

Between Parent and Teenager

By Dr. Haim Ginott


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

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

By Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

Listen on Audible here.

Read on Kindle here.


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Comments

  1. Karen Van Wie PMHNP-BC says

    March 5, 2021 at 6:59 pm

    Consider adding No-Drama Discipline: The Whole Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Understand Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel Siegel, MD. I recommend this frequently for it’s brain-based strategies.

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