Recommended Parenting Books & Medical Studies

The Self-Driven Child — William Stixrud & Ned Johnson

Argues that autonomy is a key driver of motivation, mental health, and academic success. It offers practical ways to hand…

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Raising Good Humans — Hunter Clarke-Fields

Combines mindfulness with practical parenting tools. It helps you pause, manage your own stress, and respond rather than react. Particularly…

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The Danish Way of Parenting — Jessica Joelle Alexander & Iben Dissing Sandahl

Explores Danish principles like play, authenticity, reframing, empathy, and togetherness. It’s idea-rich and easy to apply in small habits. Helpful…

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The Power of Showing Up — Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson

Highlights four key “S’s” (safe, seen, soothed, secure) that build lifelong resilience. It shows how consistent presence—even imperfectly—supports emotional health.…

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Good Inside — Becky Kennedy

Builds a parent mindset: kids are “good inside,” and behavior is a signal of unmet needs or lagging skills. Offers…

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Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids — Laura Markham

Focuses on connection first: self-regulation, empathy, and repairing after conflict. It provides tools for tantrums, aggression, and cooperation without harsh…

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The Explosive Child — Ross W. Greene

Designed for kids who are chronically inflexible or easily frustrated. It teaches Collaborative & Proactive Solutions—solving problems with your child…

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The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read — Philippa Perry

An accessible guide to understanding family patterns, emotions, and communication. It offers compassionate, practical advice on repairing ruptures, listening well,…

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The Five Love Languages of Children — Gary Chapman & Ross Campbell

Applies the “love languages” concept to parenting to help children feel understood and secure. It encourages you to express affection…

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Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child — John Gottman

Introduces “emotion coaching”—helping kids recognize, label, and manage feelings. The book shows how emotional skills support friendships, learning, and resilience.…

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The Conscious Parent — Shefali Tsabary

Invites parents to see parenting as personal growth: notice triggers, drop ego-driven expectations, and focus on connection. It’s a reflective…

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Positive Discipline — Jane Nelsen

A long-running approach that blends kindness and firmness. It teaches how to set boundaries, use family meetings, and replace punishments…

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