Recommended Parenting Books & Medical Studies

The Psychology of Money — Morgan Housel

Not about parenting directly, but valuable for teaching kids healthy financial attitudes. It explains how emotions and narratives shape money…

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The Whole-Brain Child (Updated Edition) — Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson

An updated presentation of the Whole-Brain approach, combining neuroscience with practical parenting tools. It helps you respond to emotional storms,…

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The Happiness Trap — Russ Harris

An Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approach to handling difficult thoughts and feelings. It teaches defusion, values-based action, and psychological…

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Parenting and the Brain — Daniel J. Siegel (ed.)

A neuroscience-informed view of how parenting shapes brain development and behavior. It helps parents understand emotional regulation, attachment, and stress…

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The Power of Now — Eckhart Tolle

A popular introduction to mindfulness and presence. While not a clinical psychology text, it can help parents reduce reactivity and…

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The Social Brain — Matthew D. Lieberman

Explains how deeply social our brains are and how belonging affects wellbeing and performance. Useful for parents to understand peer…

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The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog — Bruce D. Perry & Maia Szalavitz

Case stories showing how trauma shapes the developing brain and how healing happens through relationship and safety. It helps parents…

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Scattered Minds — Gabor Maté

A compassionate perspective on attention difficulties, linking them to environment, stress, and development. Helpful for parents to approach ADHD-like behaviors…

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The Myth of Normal — Gabor Maté & Daniel Maté

Explores how modern stress, disconnection, and trauma affect health and behavior. It encourages compassionate understanding of symptoms and emphasizes connection…

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The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook — Edmund J. Bourne

A comprehensive self-help workbook with evidence-based tools (CBT techniques, exposure, relaxation, planning). Useful for parents supporting anxious teens, and for…

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Feeling Good — David D. Burns

A CBT classic with practical methods for challenging negative thoughts and improving mood. Parents can use the tools for their…

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The Chimp Paradox — Steve Peters

Explains internal conflict through a memorable brain model (chimp/human/computer). It provides practical tools for managing emotions and impulses. Helpful for…

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