3 Books Everyone Should Read For Parenting Success!

Are you trying to learn how to become an even better parent?

All over the world, people are excited for the results that great parenting can provide.

Here are a few books that I recommend reading for ideas on how to get it right…

But first, how can you trust these books are even worth your time to read?

Fair question…

We went out and found the very BEST books out there to help you along on your parenting journey…

Everyone seems to know “the basics” when it comes to parenting. However, I’m sure you want to know how to get it completely right in a safe, fast way..

The other thing I did when choosing is making sure there was a mix of modern tactics as old school tried and true tactics. Lastly, I made sure that the authors I chose were people who were great parents themselves, or had extensive experience helping out new parents.

That said, let’s get into the list…


#1 Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be

Parenting is the hardest job you will ever love. But it doesn’t have to be hard. In Good Inside, every chapter is a guide to becoming the parent you want to be and not just the parent everyone else expects you to be. 

The book’s ten chapters are organized around what really matters most for parents: family relationships, behavior management, sibling issues, self-esteem and more. 

Each chapter contains practical tips on how to create a happy home environment that helps your children grow up strong and independent. 


#2 How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent

“How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids” is a practical guide for parents of children ages 4-10.

 It provides the tools needed to deal with common parenting dilemmas and difficult situations, including how to stop the yelling and become a calmer, happier parent. 

The book is written by two moms who are also teachers and offers many practical examples from their own lives as well as those of other parents they know. 

It’s an easy read that will have you laughing along the way! 🙂 


#3 The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind

Are you looking for an interesting and insightful read on child development? 

Look no further than The Whole-Brain Child. 

This book offers 12 revolutionary strategies to help nurture your child’s mind, based on the latest in neuroscience research.

If you’re strapped for time, don’t worry – the book is also filled with helpful summaries of each chapter.

 

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#1 Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be

Parenting is the hardest job you will ever love. But it doesn’t have to be hard. In Good Inside, every chapter is a guide to becoming the parent you want to be and not just the parent everyone else expects you to be. 

The book’s ten chapters are organized around what really matters most for parents: family relationships, behavior management, sibling issues, self-esteem and more. 

Each chapter contains practical tips on how to create a happy home environment that helps your children grow up strong and independent. 


#2 How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids: A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent

“How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids” is a practical guide for parents of children ages 4-10.

 It provides the tools needed to deal with common parenting dilemmas and difficult situations, including how to stop the yelling and become a calmer, happier parent. 

The book is written by two moms who are also teachers and offers many practical examples from their own lives as well as those of other parents they know. 

It’s an easy read that will have you laughing along the way! 🙂 


#3 The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind

Are you looking for an interesting and insightful read on child development? 

Look no further than The Whole-Brain Child. 

This book offers 12 revolutionary strategies to help nurture your child’s mind, based on the latest in neuroscience research.

If you’re strapped for time, don’t worry – the book is also filled with helpful summaries of each chapter.

 

#4 Mindful Parenting in a Chaotic World: Effective Strategies To Stay Centered At Home and On the Go

Mindful Parenting in a Chaotic World is an essential guide to help parents find peace and calm in a hectic world. 

Written by two experienced mindfulness educators, this book provides simple and effective strategies to stay centered, focused and connected with their children. 

When parents and kids practice mindfulness together, life gets a lot calmer.


#5 The Explosive Child

“The Explosive Child” is a groundbreaking, research-based approach to understanding and parenting children who frequently exhibit severe fits of temper and other challenging behaviors. 

It is the first book to explain why some kids can’t follow directions or finish tasks, act out physically, lash out verbally, or withdraw socially. 

In this updated edition of her acclaimed book, Dr. Ross Greene draws on his twenty years of clinical experience with thousands of explosive children and their families to offer new insights into the disorder–including how it differs from ADHD

 

#6 How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk (The How To Talk Series)

The first book of its kind, How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk is a must-have guide for anyone who lives or works with young kids. 

The authors have taken their proven communication techniques and created an easy-to-use resource that teaches parents, teachers and caregivers how to be more effective communicators.

In this newly updated edition, the authors share their most up-to-date tips for getting through to children and teenagers as well as new information on issues such as bullying, ADHD,


#7 POSITIVE PARENTING AND DISCIPLINE TOOLS TO RAISE GOOD KIDS: A MINDFUL, PRACTICAL, AND LOVING APPROACH TO RAISING Good Kids

“Positive Parenting and Discipline Tools to Raise Good Kids is a practical, loving approach to raising good kids without reactive parenting. It’s based on the latest research and decades of experience in helping parents create more peaceful homes.”


#8 Gentle Discipline: Using Emotional Connection–Not Punishment–to Raise Confident, Capable Kids

Gentle Discipline offers a new way to think about and handle discipline that is based on emotional connection rather than punishment. Using real-life stories and examples, this book provides a practical, step-by-step approach to raising kids with self-control and empathy. With its mindful approach, Gentle Discipline can help parents build stronger relationships with their children while teaching them the life skills they need to thrive.


#9 Nature Meets Nurture: Science-Based Strategies for Raising Resilient Kids (APA LifeTools Series)

Nature Meets Nurture is a science-based guide to raising resilient kids. Written by behavioral scientists who are also mothers, this book offers parents the latest research on children’s development and how parents can help their kids become happy, healthy adults. The authors discuss topics such as temperament; parenting styles; family relationships; sibling relationships; discipline and punishment; coping with stress and trauma; resilience factors at home, school and in the community; positive emotions and character development. They also provide practical tips for helping children develop self-control,


#10 The Danish Way of Parenting: What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids

What makes Denmark the happiest country in the world? 

Danish parenting principles, which are spelled out in this upbeat and practical book. Six essential principles–play, authenticity, reframing, empathy, no ultimatums, and togetherness–help create happy, confident kids who are successful in life. 

The Danes call this hygge–and it’s a fun, cozy way to foster closeness. Preparing meals together, playing favorite games, and sharing other family traditions.