Parenting Books reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 158 Reddit reviews across 26 subreddits and 50 posts to rank the best Parenting Books brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Parenting, r/BabyBumps, r/NewParents, r/Nanny, r/suggestmeabook. Top-rated brands include Emily Oster (5.0/5), The Whole-Brain Child (5.0/5), How to Talk So Kids Will Listen (5.0/5).
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Reviews158
Subreddits26
Posts50
Brands94
Products31
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#1
Emily Oster
5.0
(12)
"Most people recommend Emily Oster's books, Cribsheet and Expecting Better."
"Cribsheet by Emily Oster"
"I'm a big fan of Emily Oster. Her books and parenting blog are super great."
"I liked Emily Oster's Crib Sheet, not parenting advice but she touches on a lot of topics that feel monumental in the first year"
"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."
#2
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."
#3
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."
#4
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."
#5
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."
#6
Janet Lansbury
4.3
(4)
"A lot of parenting books will cover the same things in these books in a less organized way."
"Janet Lansbury!"
"Janet Lansbury specializes in toddler behavior and discipline."
"I like both no bad kids and elevating childcare by Janet Lansbury."
#7
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."
#8
Ross Greene
5.0
(3)
"The Explosive Child by Ross Greene."
"“The Explosive Child” by Ross Greene is the most recent one we’ve read."
"We found {{The Explosive Child}} very helpful."
#9
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."
#10
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."
#11
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"
#12
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!"
#13
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!"
#14
Philippa Perry
4.7
(3)
"My favourite is "The book you wish your parents had read" - Phillipa Perry"
"The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read by Phillipa Perry might help you understand your own relationship."
"I liked the book you wish your parents had read by Phillipa Perry"
#15
Adele Faber
5.0
(2)
"2) How to talk so little kids will listen (note the "little.")"
"I’m loving it!"
#16
Hunt, Gather, Parent
5.0
(2)
"Totally changed my outlook on parenting."
"Hunt Gather Parent."
#17
The Baby Owner's Manual
5.0
(2)
"I loved 'The Baby’s Owners’ Manual!'"
"Baby owners manual. Has a kin"
#18
Happiest Baby on the Block
5.0
(2)
"Was really, really helpful for that 4th Trimester."
"This one was invaluable."
#19
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."
#20
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."
#21
On Becoming Babywise
5.0
(2)
"Babywise for before baby is born."
"On Becoming Babywise"
#22
Dr. Barry Prizant
5.0
(2)
"Not sure if someone has yet mentioned “uniquely human.” It’s a gem, as is the author."
"Uniquely Human by Dr Barry Prizant provides such a wonderfully hopeful perspective on Autism."
#23
The Happiest Baby on the Block
5.0
(2)
"Covers soothing a baby and some sleep ideas"
#24
Gabor Maté
5.0
(2)
"I will most definitely check out No Bad Kids."
"Personally, I think No Bad Kids is an awesome book— I would also familiarize yourself with the works of Gabor Mate."
#25
Jessie Hewitson
5.0
(2)
"Jessie Hewitson - Autism: How to Raise a happy autistic child. Together with Uniquely Human, this is an absolute essential."
"Autism: How to Raise a Happy Autistic Child by Jessie Hewitson. I learned a lot about our sensory systems and how regulating them should be our first priorities."
#26
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."
#27
Dan Siegel
5.0
(2)
"This was before I was even a parent."
"Anything by Dan Siegel."
#28
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."
#29
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."
#30
Mona Delahooke
4.5
(2)
"Really enjoyed Mona Delahooke’s “Brain-Body Parenting”. It was recommended, as well as her other works, by our OT team."
"*Brain-Body Parenting* by Mona Delahooke"
#31
Baby 411
4.5
(2)
"It has been highly recommended by 3 pediatricians that I know."
"Baby 411 for an everyday advice reference book."
#32
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."
#33
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."
#34
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."
#35
Incredible Toddlers
4.0
(2)
"It covers the from 12 to 36 months."
"It's for children aged from 1-3."
#36
Win the Whining War
5.0
(1)
"A Family Peace Plan - Cynthia Whitham"
#37
1-2-3 Magic
5.0
(1)
#38
RIE
5.0
(1)
"Probably the RIE books like Your Self Confident Baby or No Bad Kids."
#39
Stepmonster
5.0
(1)
"Stepmonster by Wednesday Martin"
#40
Emotionally Healthy Twins
5.0
(1)
"Emotionally Healthy Twins, the Art of Parenting Twins, Mothering Multiples, Raising Twins"
#41
Heading Home with Your Newborn
5.0
(1)
"Covers all topics, friendly and concise"
#42
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding
5.0
(1)
"Covers soothing a baby and some sleep ideas"
#43
Happy Baby Healthy Sleep Habits
5.0
(1)
"Covers a lot of basics, discusses different ways to do sleep"
#44
Montessori From The Start, Birth to Age 3
5.0
(1)
"It gave a really interesting perspective about how newborn/infant's brains work."
#45
Mayank Krishna
5.0
(1)
"I suggest you read the book Unfolding A Beautiful Life by Mayank Krishna."
#46
Jennifer Johnston-Jones
5.0
(1)
"Transformational Parenting by Jennifer Johnston-Jones."
#47
Kendall Rose
5.0
(1)
"I liked "The Stepmoms' Club" by Kendall Rose"
#48
Simone Davis
5.0
(1)
"The Montessori Baby by Simone Davis"
#49
Midwife Cath
5.0
(1)
"The First Six Weeks by Midwife Cath - a very practical book."
#50
Philippe Perry
5.0
(1)
"The Book you Wish Your Parents Had Read by Philippe Perry"
#51
Kathy Hirsh-Pasek
5.0
(1)
"Einstein Never Used Flash cards by Kathy Hirsh-Pasek"
#52
Dr. T. Berry Brazelton
5.0
(1)
"Touchpoints by Dr. T.Berry Brazelton."
#53
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."
#54
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."
#55
The Nurture Revolution
5.0
(1)
"Written by a neuroscientist and it’s so lovely!"
#56
Carlos Gonzalez
5.0
(1)
"I love his philosophy and his books."
#57
The Montessori Baby
5.0
(1)
"Precious Little Sleep and The Montessori Baby!"
#58
Unconditional Parenting
5.0
(1)
"I love 'Unconditional Parenting' by Alfie Kohn."
#59
Don't Blow Your Top
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend, great book about controlling our emotions."
#60
The Expectant Father
5.0
(1)
"Is a great resource."
#61
How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes
5.0
(1)
"It's so good."
#62
Rad Dads
5.0
(1)
"It's a collection of essays about fatherhood."
#63
Taking Charge of Your Fertility
5.0
(1)
"This one is mostly for you."
#64
Wonder Weeks
5.0
(1)
"Wonder weeks, Montessori toddler."
#65
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child
5.0
(1)
"We call it the sleep Bible."
#66
Peaceful Parent Happy Siblings
5.0
(1)
"Is best book I’ve read hands down."
#67
The Disgruntled Little Baby Book
5.0
(1)
"Is the only book I’ve found helpful. Especially if you plan on breast feeding."
#68
Mothering Our Boys
5.0
(1)
"I also really rate Maggie Dent - a parenting expert from Australia."
#69
Toddler Discipline Without Shame
5.0
(1)
"No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame."
#70
Commando Dad
5.0
(1)
"Found that full of helpful advice and tips."
#71
From Tiny Tots to Toddler
5.0
(1)
"I just wanted to suggest you this parenting guide called 'From tiny tots to toddler'."
#72
Discipline Book
5.0
(1)
"The Discipline Book was especially helpful in navigating the toddler years."
#73
Montessori Toddler
5.0
(1)
"Here are some of my favorite books for the first few years."
#74
Parenting Beyond Belief
5.0
(1)
"Parenting Beyond Belief is amazing."
#75
Peaceful Parents: Happy Kids
5.0
(1)
"By Laura Markham."
#76
Kids Are Worth It
5.0
(1)
"Kids are worth it, Whole brain child, and anything by Janet lansbury are my favourites!"
#77
The Fifth Trimester
4.0
(1)
"I’ve heard great things about the Fifth Trimester!"
#78
The Informed Parent
4.0
(1)
"I enjoyed The Informed Parent and skipped over the parts that weren’t relevant to us."
#79
Mindful Parenting for ADHD
4.0
(1)
"Some titles to look into: Mindful Parenting for ADHD by Mark Bertin"
#80
Raising Twice-Exceptional Children
4.0
(1)
#81
Differently Wired
4.0
(1)
#82
Advanced Parenting
4.0
(1)
#83
Babywise
4.0
(1)
"I like the Babywise book for encouraging good sleep."
#84
Ambiguous Loss
4.0
(1)
"I have found Pauline Boss's work to be very helpful in coping with trauma."
#85
What to Expect the First Year
4.0
(1)
"I purchased it as a refresher for my upcoming arrival and it was really great."
#86
Bringing Up Bebe
4.0
(1)
"I liked Bringing Up Bebe."
#87
Baby Owner's Manual
4.0
(1)
"Bought this for my husband."
#88
Charlotte Poussin
4.0
(1)
"Charlotte Poussin’s book on the Montessori method for 0-3y was a pleasant read."
#89
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."
#90
Circle of Security
4.0
(1)
"Circle of Security is a pretty cool course for parents!"
#91
The Working Mom's Handbook
4.0
(1)
"Also, The Working Moms Handbook and the Fifth Trimester."
#92
Your Self-Confident Baby
4.0
(1)
"RIE books are also good."
#93
Bumpin
4.0
(1)
"Any Emily Oster book and Bumpin by Leslie Schrock."
#94
Dr. Sears
4.0
(1)
"Dr. Sears' books are pretty basic for the most part, but pretty good for many parents."
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