Recommended Parenting Books & Medical Studies

Mindset — Carol S. Dweck

Explains how a growth mindset supports learning, resilience, and motivation. Parents can use the book’s insights to praise effort and…

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Tiny Habits — BJ Fogg

Not a parenting book, but extremely useful for building family routines. It teaches how to create tiny, reliable habits that…

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Parenting: The Swedish Way — Linda Åkeson McGurk

A look at Swedish parenting emphasizing outdoor play, independence, and balance. It offers inspiring ideas—like “friluftsliv”—that can reduce stress and…

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The Yes Brain — Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson

Shows how to cultivate openness, curiosity, and resilience—especially under stress. It contrasts a “yes brain” (flexible, engaged) with a “no…

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Discipline Without Damage — Vanessa Lapointe

Connects discipline with brain development and attachment. It guides you to set firm boundaries without shame or fear, using relationship-based…

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The New One-Minute Manager — Ken Blanchard & Spencer Johnson

Although a workplace classic, its simple framework—clear goals, quick feedback, and supportive coaching—translates well to guiding kids and teens. It’s…

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Parenting with Love and Logic — Charles Fay & Foster Cline

Offers tools for teaching responsibility through choices and natural consequences. It emphasizes calm, consistent boundaries without power struggles. Useful for…

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The Whole-Brain Child Workbook — Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson

A hands-on companion with exercises, charts, and activities to apply the Whole-Brain approach at home. It helps you practice language…

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The Blessing of a Skinned Knee — Wendy Mogel

Uses a values-based approach to build character through responsibility, chores, gratitude, and perspective. It encourages allowing everyday frustrations that help…

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The Collapse of Parenting — Leonard Sax

Discusses cultural shifts that make parenting harder and argues for restoring adult authority, boundaries, and healthy expectations. It’s best for…

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The Gift of Failure — Jessica Lahey

Shows how over-helping can reduce responsibility and resilience. It offers age-appropriate ways to let children experience manageable setbacks and learn…

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Hold On to Your Kids — Gordon Neufeld & Gabor Maté

Explains why peer orientation can undermine family attachment and how to strengthen parent–child bonds. It’s thought-provoking for modern parenting challenges…

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