Best parenting books on Reddit
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#1
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4.7
(14)
"It's really helped me to understand how our kids' brains work."
"Janet Lansbury’s No Bad Kids."
"I would 💯 recommend Ross Green."
"& anything else from Janet Landsbury."
"It says toddler in the title but I have a 5 year old and it's still applicable."
"Is really good for understanding how they way you were parented."
"I like the Whole Brain Child."
"I would check out The Fine Parenting Academy."
"It has some amazing strategies for how to handle kids, discipline, problem solving, etc."
"Highly recommend Simplicity Parenting and anything by Janet Lansbury."
#2
Emily Oster
5.0
(8)
"Cribsheet by Emily Oster"
"Emily Oster covers pregnancy in Expecting Better and baby care stuff in Crib sheet."
"I found Cribsheet by Emily Oster helpful around milestones."
"The first is more about pregnancy/pre-baby prep."
"I got all three and love them all."
"It’s both databased/scientific, and practical."
"It’s both databased/scientific, and practical."
"It's been very reassuring when so many resources out there feel loaded with judgement!"
#3
The Whole-Brain Child
5.0
(5)
"I highly recommend it, as it has very practical advice."
"Others are The Whole Brain Child."
"The whole brain child."
"How to Talk so your Kids Listen & Listen so Kids Will Talk."
"Science-based and super practical."
#4
Janet Lansbury
4.6
(5)
"{{How to Talk so Kids Will Listen}} is great, also {{How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen}} and anything Janet Lansbury."
"I've read *Elevating Childcare: A Guide to Respectful Parenting* (for babies) and *No Bad Kids* (for the toddler phase)."
"A lot of parenting books will cover the same things in these books in a less organized way."
"We liked Janet Lansbury's Respectful Parenting book and podcast personally."
"I like both no bad kids and elevating childcare by Janet Lansbury."
#5
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen
5.0
(4)
"Oh I have so many but off the top of my head."
"Both books focus on talking about feelings, solving conflicts productively."
"For long term mindset, the book how to talk so kids will listen, as another suggested, is just amazing."
"Is an excellent classic."
#6
How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen
4.8
(4)
"Recommend it after he reads about pregnancy."
"Also liked how to talk so little kids will listen."
"Is a goodie"
"Often recommended on this sub."
#7
Precious Little Sleep
4.8
(4)
"Precious Little Sleep for all things sleep related"
"The first was pricelessly useful."
"Precious Little Sleep saved my sanity when returning to work"
"I liked Precious Little Sleep."
#8
Dr. Becky
5.0
(3)
"Dr. Becky Kennedy has a book called Good Inside which is about behavior management."
"Good Inside by Dr Becky!!!! Its more for toddler parenting but def shaped me and my partner as parents in general."
"I’ve not read it yet - but on my list is Dr Becky, Good Inside maybe has some insights applicable from toddlers to teenagers."
#9
Good Inside
5.0
(3)
"I love Good Inside! Heavily attachment based but also practical."
"Good Inside & Hunt, Gather, Parent."
"I loved Good Inside and How To Talk so Little Kids Will Listen."
#10
How to Talk
5.0
(3)
"It’s honestly informed how I communicate with everyone in my life."
"Also ask about emotional regulation and discipline and covers ages 2 to early teens."
"Applies to the other house just as much as the kids."
#11
Daniel Siegel and Tina Bryson
5.0
(3)
"If I were only going to suggest one book it’d be 'The Yes Brain' by the same Authors as 'The Whole Brain Child'."
"I liked The Emotional Life of Toddlers and the Whole Brain Child, very helpful for understanding my toddlers little brain."
"The Whole Brain Child by Dr. Seigal and Dr. Bryson... all wonderful!"
#12
Dr. Harvey Karp
5.0
(3)
"‘Happiest baby on the block’; for newborn/children under a year old. It was awesome."
"I liked happiest toddler on the block for the daily empathy and handling of a child."
"It’s about how to soothe a screaming baby!"
#13
Pamela Druckerman
4.3
(3)
"Bring up Bebe by Pamela Druckerman"
"I liked Bringing Up Bebe and French Children Eat Everything for some different perspectives."
"I liked Bringing Up Bebe and French Children Eat Everything for some different perspectives."
#14
Bringing Up Bébé
5.0
(2)
"It's written by an American mom who moved to France."
"Was probably the only book that made an impact on my parenting style."
#15
The Happiest Baby on the Block
5.0
(2)
"Covers soothing a baby and some sleep ideas"
#16
Ross Greene
5.0
(2)
"The Explosive Child by Ross Greene."
"We found {{The Explosive Child}} very helpful."
#17
Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
5.0
(2)
"I got a lot of good advice from *How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk* by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish."
"Always recommended (two separate but similar books): 1) How to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk."
#18
Hunt, Gather, Parent
5.0
(2)
"Totally changed my outlook on parenting."
"Hunt Gather Parent."
#19
The Baby Owner's Manual
5.0
(2)
"I loved 'The Baby’s Owners’ Manual!'"
"Baby owners manual. Has a kin"
#20
Happiest Baby on the Block
5.0
(2)
"Was really, really helpful for that 4th Trimester."
"This one was invaluable."
#21
Adele Faber
5.0
(2)
"2) How to talk so little kids will listen (note the "little.")"
"I’m loving it!"
#22
Faber and Mazlish
5.0
(2)
"Same thing with How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk."
"*How to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk*. Not so much about caring for babies, but the single most helpful book I've read about raising kids in general."
#23
Cherish the First Six Weeks
5.0
(2)
"Lots of practical advice about getting your baby to sleep through the night."
"I'm reading the former first and I think it's a great resource."
#24
What to Expect
5.0
(2)
"I got all three and love them all."
"I got all three and love them all."
#25
Baby 411
4.5
(2)
"It has been highly recommended by 3 pediatricians that I know."
"Baby 411 for an everyday advice reference book."
#26
The Birth Partner
4.5
(2)
"It’s the most in-depth description of labor and delivery."
"Hunt Gather Parent, The Whole Brain Child, How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk, and Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child."
#27
Tovah Klein
4.5
(2)
"I just read How Toddlers Thrive by Tovah Klein and it's full of useful information."
"I’m a fan of How Toddlers Thrive by Tovah Klein."
#28
Dan Siegel
4.5
(2)
"Anything by Dan Siegel."
"Dan Siegel: Parenting from the Inside Out"
#29
Mona Delahooke
4.5
(2)
"Beyond Behaviors by Mona Delahooke, The Whole Brain Child by Dr. Seigal and Dr. Bryson... all wonderful!"
"*Brain-Body Parenting* by Mona Delahooke"
#30
Incredible Toddlers
4.0
(2)
"It covers the from 12 to 36 months."
"It's for children aged from 1-3."
#31
Mayank Krishna
5.0
(1)
"I suggest you read the book Unfolding A Beautiful Life by Mayank Krishna."
#32
Jennifer Johnston-Jones
5.0
(1)
"Transformational Parenting by Jennifer Johnston-Jones."
#33
Kendall Rose
5.0
(1)
"I liked "The Stepmoms' Club" by Kendall Rose"
#34
Simone Davis
5.0
(1)
"The Montessori Baby by Simone Davis"
#35
Midwife Cath
5.0
(1)
"The First Six Weeks by Midwife Cath - a very practical book."
#36
Philippe Perry
5.0
(1)
"The Book you Wish Your Parents Had Read by Philippe Perry"
#37
Philippa Perry
5.0
(1)
"The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read by Phillipa Perry might help you understand your own relationship."
#38
Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
5.0
(1)
"Einstein Never Used Flash cards by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek"
#39
Dr. T. Berry Brazelton
5.0
(1)
"Touchpoints by Dr. T.Berry Brazelton."
#40
Dan Siegel and Tina Payne-Bryson
5.0
(1)
"I think Dan Siegel and Tina Payne-Bryson's 'The Whole-Brain Child' is very good."
#41
All Joy and No Fun
5.0
(1)
"I liked the second because it’s about what a parent goes through rather than the child and it was so validating."
#42
The Nurture Revolution
5.0
(1)
"Written by a neuroscientist and it’s so lovely!"
#43
Carlos Gonzalez
5.0
(1)
"I love his philosophy and his books."
#44
The Montessori Baby
5.0
(1)
"Precious Little Sleep and The Montessori Baby!"
#45
Unconditional Parenting
5.0
(1)
"I love 'Unconditional Parenting' by Alfie Kohn."
#46
Don't Blow Your Top
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend, great book about controlling our emotions."
#47
The Expectant Father
5.0
(1)
"Is a great resource."
#48
How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes
5.0
(1)
"It's so good."
#49
Rad Dads
5.0
(1)
"It's a collection of essays about fatherhood."
#50
Taking Charge of Your Fertility
5.0
(1)
"This one is mostly for you."
#51
Wonder Weeks
5.0
(1)
"Wonder weeks, Montessori toddler."
#52
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child
5.0
(1)
"We call it the sleep Bible."
#53
Peaceful Parent Happy Siblings
5.0
(1)
"Is best book I’ve read hands down."
#54
The Disgruntled Little Baby Book
5.0
(1)
"Is the only book I’ve found helpful. Especially if you plan on breast feeding."
#55
Mothering Our Boys
5.0
(1)
"I also really rate Maggie Dent - a parenting expert from Australia."
#56
Toddler Discipline Without Shame
5.0
(1)
"No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame."
#57
Commando Dad
5.0
(1)
"Found that full of helpful advice and tips."
#58
From Tiny Tots to Toddler
5.0
(1)
"I just wanted to suggest you this parenting guide called 'From tiny tots to toddler'."
#59
Discipline Book
5.0
(1)
"The Discipline Book was especially helpful in navigating the toddler years."
#60
Montessori Toddler
5.0
(1)
"Here are some of my favorite books for the first few years."
#61
Parenting Beyond Belief
5.0
(1)
"Parenting Beyond Belief is amazing."
#62
Peaceful Parents: Happy Kids
5.0
(1)
"By Laura Markham."
#63
Kids Are Worth It
5.0
(1)
"Kids are worth it, Whole brain child, and anything by Janet lansbury are my favourites!"
#64
Lindsay Powers
5.0
(1)
"It’s pretty well researched, and an easy read."
#65
Lotte Jeffs, Stu Oakley
5.0
(1)
"I liked this book when I saw it, for some similar reasons you have mentioned in what you are looking for."
#66
Kim John Payne and Lisa Ross
5.0
(1)
"Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne and Lisa Ross... all wonderful!"
#67
Magda Gerber
5.0
(1)
"I highly highly recommend magda gerber's 'resources for infant educarers'."
#68
Laura Vanderkam
5.0
(1)
"Any of Laura Vanderkam's books, but particularly I Know How She Does It and 168 Hours"
#69
Richard Ferber
5.0
(1)
"Ferber's book was the most useful for me."
#70
Ray Rachlin and Marea Goodman
5.0
(1)
"I really liked Baby Making for Every Body, by Ray Rachlin and Marea Goodman!"
#71
Charlotte Poussin
4.0
(1)
"Charlotte Poussin’s book on the Montessori method for 0-3y was a pleasant read."
#72
Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors
4.0
(1)
"If you like something that is parts work aligned, Raising Kids with Big Baffling Behaviors is your best bet."
#73
Circle of Security
4.0
(1)
"Circle of Security is a pretty cool course for parents!"
#74
The Working Mom's Handbook
4.0
(1)
"Also, The Working Moms Handbook and the Fifth Trimester."
#75
Your Self-Confident Baby
4.0
(1)
"RIE books are also good."
#76
Bumpin
4.0
(1)
"Any Emily Oster book and Bumpin by Leslie Schrock."
#77
Dr. Sears
4.0
(1)
"Dr. Sears' books are pretty basic for the most part, but pretty good for many parents."
#78
Motherly
4.0
(1)
"I’m currently reading The Motherly Guide to Becoming Mama and enjoying it."
#79
Annie Chen
4.0
(1)
"*The Attachment Theory Workbook* by Annie Chen"
#80
S Bear Bergman
4.0
(1)
"I just checked out special topics in being a parent by S Bear Bergman & it’s really good!"
#81
Hunter Clarke Fields
4.0
(1)
"*Raising Good Humans* by Hunter Clarke Fields"
#82
Jamie Glowacki
4.0
(1)
"Oh crap I have a toddler by Jamie glowacki, and how to talk to little kids will listen by Joanna faber are good for the toddler years."
#83
Becky
4.0
(1)
"*Good Inside* by Becky"
#84
American Academy of Pediatrics
4.0
(1)
"Lots of information, but I haven’t found it overwhelming."
#85
Brain Rules
4.0
(1)
"I liked Brain rules for babies. I wish I had read it while pregnant since some of the stuff applies for then too."
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