Best parenting books on Reddit
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#1
N/A
4.7
(17)
"N/A"
"I loved How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen."
"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."
#2
Emily Oster
5.0
(9)
"Cribsheet by Emily Oster"
"Emily Oster covers pregnancy in Expecting Better and baby care stuff in Crib sheet."
"Emily Oster!"
"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
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."
#5
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."
#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
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."
#8
Gabor Mate
5.0
(3)
"Good Inside, Momma Cusses, Fat Talk, How to Talk So Kids Will Listen"
"Any book from gabor mate is worth it to me i have them all"
"Also gabor mate : hold on to your kids for me was a great read"
#9
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."
#10
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."
#11
Janet Lansbury
4.3
(3)
"A lot of parenting books will cover the same things in these books in a less organized way."
"I like both no bad kids and elevating childcare by Janet Lansbury."
"Anything but Janet Lansbury, How to Talk so Little Kids will Listen, Happiest Toddler on the Block"
#12
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."
#13
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."
#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
Happiest Baby on the Block
5.0
(2)
"Was really, really helpful for that 4th Trimester."
"This one was invaluable."
#16
Adele Faber
5.0
(2)
"2) How to talk so little kids will listen (note the "little.")"
"I’m loving it!"
#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
Daniel Siegel and Tina Bryson
5.0
(2)
"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!"
#20
Dr. Harvey Karp
5.0
(2)
"‘Happiest baby on the block’; for newborn/children under a year old. It was awesome."
"It’s about how to soothe a screaming baby!"
#21
Ross Greene
5.0
(2)
"The Explosive Child by Ross Greene."
"We found {{The Explosive Child}} very helpful."
#22
On Becoming Babywise
5.0
(2)
"Babywise for before baby is born."
"On Becoming Babywise"
#23
Dan Siegel
5.0
(2)
"This was before I was even a parent."
"Anything by Dan Siegel."
#24
The Baby Owner's Manual
5.0
(2)
"I loved 'The Baby’s Owners’ Manual!'"
"Baby owners manual. Has a kin"
#25
The Happiest Baby on the Block
5.0
(2)
"Covers soothing a baby and some sleep ideas"
#26
Adele Lafrance and Ashley Miller
5.0
(2)
"I really love "What to Say to Kids when Nothing Seems to Work" by Adele Lafrance and Ashley Miller"
"I also liked How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk."
#27
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."
#28
Baby 411
4.5
(2)
"It has been highly recommended by 3 pediatricians that I know."
"Baby 411 for an everyday advice reference book."
#29
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."
#30
Pamela Druckerman
4.5
(2)
"Bring up Bebe by Pamela Druckerman"
"I liked Bringing Up Bebe and French Children Eat Everything for some different perspectives."
#31
Rudolf Dreikurs
4.5
(2)
"He’s just brilliant at child psychology and a kind person one can tell."
"Children the challenge by drykers"
#32
Incredible Toddlers
4.0
(2)
"It covers the from 12 to 36 months."
"It's for children aged from 1-3."
#33
Raising Good Humans
5.0
(1)
"RGH focuses more on inner work so the outer work that THBF can be even more effective."
#34
Tiny Humans
5.0
(1)
"THBF is a blend of inner and outer work."
#35
William Stixrud & Ned Johnson
5.0
(1)
"It's just brilliant."
#36
Screamfree Parenting
5.0
(1)
"The best one for me and my family was Screamfree Parenting"
#37
Jennifer Johnston-Jones
5.0
(1)
"Transformational Parenting by Jennifer Johnston-Jones."
#38
Penny Simkin
5.0
(1)
"The Birth Partner by Penny Simkin if you want a good book primarily focused on the birth process."
#39
Carol Dweck
5.0
(1)
"I also recommend Mindset by Carol Dweck."
#40
Lindsay Gibson
5.0
(1)
"Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, Or Self-Involved Parents (2015) by Lindsay Gibson"
#41
Wednesday Martin
5.0
(1)
"Stepmonster: A New Look at Why Real Stepmothers Think, Feel and Act the Way We Do by Wednesday Martin. Extremely helpful for me (stepmom for almost 15 years now)."
#42
Mayank Krishna
5.0
(1)
"I suggest you read the book Unfolding A Beautiful Life by Mayank Krishna."
#43
Kendall Rose
5.0
(1)
"I liked "The Stepmoms' Club" by Kendall Rose"
#44
Simone Davis
5.0
(1)
"The Montessori Baby by Simone Davis"
#45
Midwife Cath
5.0
(1)
"The First Six Weeks by Midwife Cath - a very practical book."
#46
Philippe Perry
5.0
(1)
"The Book you Wish Your Parents Had Read by Philippe Perry"
#47
Philippa Perry
5.0
(1)
"The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read by Phillipa Perry might help you understand your own relationship."
#48
Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
5.0
(1)
"Einstein Never Used Flash cards by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek"
#49
Bessel van der Kolk
5.0
(1)
"A classic is The Body Keeps The Score by Bessel van der Kolk."
#50
Ainsley Arment
5.0
(1)
"The call of the wild and free by Ainsley Arment."
#51
Richard Reeves
5.0
(1)
"Of Boys and Men- Richard Reeves if you are raising boys."
#52
Nadine Burke Harris
5.0
(1)
"The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity(2018) by Nadine Burke Harris"
#53
Julie Bogart
5.0
(1)
"The Brave Learner by Julie Bogart is one of my favorites."
#54
Montessori From The Start, Birth to Age 3
5.0
(1)
"It gave a really interesting perspective about how newborn/infant's brains work."
#55
Carolyn Hax
5.0
(1)
"I’m a huge Carolyn Hax fan. She’s a Washington Post relationship advice columnist, and has recommendations about books for various things including child care."
#56
The Montessori Baby
5.0
(1)
"Precious Little Sleep and The Montessori Baby!"
#57
Happy Baby Healthy Sleep Habits
5.0
(1)
"Covers a lot of basics, discusses different ways to do sleep"
#58
Carlos Gonzalez
5.0
(1)
"I love his philosophy and his books."
#59
The Nurture Revolution
5.0
(1)
"Written by a neuroscientist and it’s so lovely!"
#60
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
5.0
(1)
"Covers soothing a baby and some sleep ideas"
#61
Unconditional Parenting
5.0
(1)
"I love 'Unconditional Parenting' by Alfie Kohn."
#62
Don't Blow Your Top
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend, great book about controlling our emotions."
#63
The Expectant Father
5.0
(1)
"Is a great resource."
#64
How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes
5.0
(1)
"It's so good."
#65
Rad Dads
5.0
(1)
"It's a collection of essays about fatherhood."
#66
Taking Charge of Your Fertility
5.0
(1)
"This one is mostly for you."
#67
Wonder Weeks
5.0
(1)
"Wonder weeks, Montessori toddler."
#68
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child
5.0
(1)
"We call it the sleep Bible."
#69
Peaceful Parent Happy Siblings
5.0
(1)
"Is best book I’ve read hands down."
#70
The Disgruntled Little Baby Book
5.0
(1)
"Is the only book I’ve found helpful. Especially if you plan on breast feeding."
#71
Mothering Our Boys
5.0
(1)
"I also really rate Maggie Dent - a parenting expert from Australia."
#72
Toddler Discipline Without Shame
5.0
(1)
"No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame."
#73
Commando Dad
5.0
(1)
"Found that full of helpful advice and tips."
#74
From Tiny Tots to Toddler
5.0
(1)
"I just wanted to suggest you this parenting guide called 'From tiny tots to toddler'."
#75
Discipline Book
5.0
(1)
"The Discipline Book was especially helpful in navigating the toddler years."
#76
Montessori Toddler
5.0
(1)
"Here are some of my favorite books for the first few years."
#77
Susan Wise Bauer
5.0
(1)
"I personally love 'The Well Trained Mind' by Susan Wise Bauer."
#78
Bringing Up Bebe
4.0
(1)
"I liked Bringing Up Bebe."
#79
What to Expect the First Year
4.0
(1)
"I purchased it as a refresher for my upcoming arrival and it was really great."
#80
Baby Owner's Manual
4.0
(1)
"Bought this for my husband."
#81
Ambiguous Loss
4.0
(1)
"I have found Pauline Boss's work to be very helpful in coping with trauma."
#82
Charlotte Poussin
4.0
(1)
"Charlotte Poussin’s book on the Montessori method for 0-3y was a pleasant read."
#83
Babywise
4.0
(1)
"I like the Babywise book for encouraging good sleep."
#84
Advanced Parenting
4.0
(1)
#85
Differently Wired
4.0
(1)
#86
Raising Twice-Exceptional Children
4.0
(1)
#87
Mindful Parenting for ADHD
4.0
(1)
"Some titles to look into: Mindful Parenting for ADHD by Mark Bertin"
#88
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"Books for husband: The Baby Owners Manual. So this one is pretty goofy but my husband really enjoyed it."
#89
The Informed Parent
4.0
(1)
"I enjoyed The Informed Parent and skipped over the parts that weren’t relevant to us."
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