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.
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Between Parent and Child
By Dr. Haim G. Ginott, Dr. Alice Ginott and Dr. H. Wallace Goddard
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
By Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
How to Talk So Teens Will Listen and Listen So Teens Will Talk
By Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
Between Parent and Teenager
By Dr. Haim Ginott
Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too
By Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
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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.