When I was a new mom (18 years ago) there was a book called “The Baby Whisperer” or something like that. It was so helpful with my daughter. Starting around preschool age, I found “The Power of Positive Parenting,” by Dr. Glenn Latham helpful. As she moved into adolescence, “Mothering and Daughtering” by Sill and Eliza Reynolds and “Hold on to Your Kids,” by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate.
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Best parenting books I’ve read:
*Hunt, Gather, Parent*: Discusses old and effective ways to live in community with your kids. Connected a lot of dots for me with what’s missing from modern parenting trends.
*The Whole-Brain Child*: The “connect right brain to right brain” lesson is worth its weight in gold. You can use it effectively on kids, but also on your partner, coworkers, or anyone, really.
*Mindset*: A research-based book on how to get your kids to challenge and believe in themselves. Lots of very practical advice.
*Raising Lions*: How to do “gentle parenting” without letting your kid turn into a little turd. Fills in the giant blank left by other gentle parenting books.
*Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids*: This was a game-changer for me when it came to tantrums. This book has a very sweet way to take the steam out of them while at the same time connecting with your kid.
*How to Raise an Adult*: Discusses the results of helicopter parenting and how to…not do that.
*The Opposite of Spoiled*: Lots of helpful tips on how to give your child a healthy, measured relationship with money.
*The Importance of Being Little*: At least in the U.S. where I live, our culture is staying further and further away from what actually works for young kids based on research. This book helped me see several things I needed to push back on to preserve my kid’s childhood.
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When I was a new mom (18 years ago) there was a book called “The Baby Whisperer” or something like that. It was so helpful with my daughter. Starting around preschool age, I found “The Power of Positive Parenting,” by Dr. Glenn Latham helpful. As she moved into adolescence, “Mothering and Daughtering” by Sill and Eliza Reynolds and “Hold on to Your Kids,” by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Mate.
Best parenting books I’ve read:
*Hunt, Gather, Parent*: Discusses old and effective ways to live in community with your kids. Connected a lot of dots for me with what’s missing from modern parenting trends.
*The Whole-Brain Child*: The “connect right brain to right brain” lesson is worth its weight in gold. You can use it effectively on kids, but also on your partner, coworkers, or anyone, really.
*Mindset*: A research-based book on how to get your kids to challenge and believe in themselves. Lots of very practical advice.
*Raising Lions*: How to do “gentle parenting” without letting your kid turn into a little turd. Fills in the giant blank left by other gentle parenting books.
*Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids*: This was a game-changer for me when it came to tantrums. This book has a very sweet way to take the steam out of them while at the same time connecting with your kid.
*How to Raise an Adult*: Discusses the results of helicopter parenting and how to…not do that.
*The Opposite of Spoiled*: Lots of helpful tips on how to give your child a healthy, measured relationship with money.
*The Importance of Being Little*: At least in the U.S. where I live, our culture is staying further and further away from what actually works for young kids based on research. This book helped me see several things I needed to push back on to preserve my kid’s childhood.