Parenting Books

Rafe Esquith doesn't mince words in his passionate guide to parenting. His book is a wake up call to parents everywhere.

Nov 30, 2009 - Marissa Carter

Parents often struggle with getting their babies to sleep without leaving them alone to "cry it out." Pantley's book gives parents hope to get their kids to sleep happy.

Nov 16, 2009 - Allison Russo

Prepare to set aside some long held common parenting wisdom when book discussion groups tackle "The Science of Teen Rebellion" by Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman.

Oct 22, 2009 - Lynn Brogan

Understanding why siblings fight, seeing how books and videos model new ways to be mean and teaching siblings how to enjoy each other can prevent sibling conflicts.

Oct 21, 2009 - Lynn Brogan

Flawed gifted program entrance procedures are exposed by Bronson and Merryman in NurtureShock's 5th chapter. Book club forums help parents formulate advocacy strategies.

Oct 18, 2009 - Lynn Brogan

Authors Bronson & Merryman help parents unravel why children lie, how common parenting tactics encourage children to become better liars and how to foster honesty.

Oct 6, 2009 - Lynn Brogan

Book club discussion starters help parents find strategies to talk explicitly and frequently with their children about race and diversity using facts from NurtureShock.

Sep 22, 2009 - Lynn Brogan

Book club discussion questions help parents understand Bronson & Merryman's shocking data about sleep deprivation and child development from NurtureShock's 2nd chapter.

Sep 20, 2009 - Lynn Brogan

Book club discussion questions for NurtureShock's first chapter, The Inverse Power of Praise, provide a catalyst to share parenting practices and child development ideas.

Sep 17, 2009 - Lynn Brogan

Parenting strategies can backfire. The book, NurtureShock, unveils an evidence-based perspective on parenting and child development that challenges many modern tactics.

Sep 15, 2009 - Lynn Brogan

An imbalance of family power creates chaos. Child psychologist Dr. Beth Grosshans outlines a five step strategy to address unruly children and restore peace in the home.

Jul 21, 2009 - Christine Harmon

This resource-packed handbook provides comprehensive, down-to-earth information in a unique format and covers everything from pre-conception to life after delivery.

Jun 30, 2009 - Michelle Bailat-Jones

A powerful and thought provoking "road map" for mothers to ensure a close, life long relationship with their daughters.

Jun 29, 2009 - Leigh Vozzella

"Only by slowing down do we make time for one another. Only by stopping long enough to observe our surroundings can we bring shape and meaning to our lives."

Jun 28, 2009 - Leigh Vozzella

This manual for mothers-to-be relies on humor and pop culture references to provide information and advice for pregnancy - but beware, this guide is not for everyone.

May 14, 2009 - Michelle Bailat-Jones

Revised and updated, Robin Barker's bestselling guides to caring for a new baby and surviving the toddler years offer practical advice for parents of young children.

Apr 12, 2009 - Susan Whelan

Dr. Leonard Sax shows five reasons boys are having behavioral and educational problems. Parents can learn how to minimize the impact of these issues on their sons.

Apr 6, 2009 - Allison Russo

Dr. Leonard Sax is a somewhat controversial man. In his book, Why Gender Matters, he shows why females and males can never be truly equal.

Mar 27, 2009 - Allison Russo

This user-friendly manual by Patience Thomson will encourage and develop reading as an essential and, above all, enjoyable life skill.

Mar 26, 2009 - Catherine Whitlock

Kate Evans' accessible, informative book is a unique exploration of breastfeeding and related issues using humorous cartoons as well as plenty of factual information.

Jan 19, 2009 - Hayley Nichols

This fascinating book presents convincing arguments against the use of punishment and rewards in parenting. Discusses alternatives to conventional discipline.

Dec 22, 2008 - Hayley Nichols

Jen Singer has written a new book about parenting that manages to be both helpful and humourous. (And that's if the title alone doesn't make you snap it up.)

Sep 27, 2008 - Emily Harpp-Meulbroek

Momma Zen: Walking the Crooked Path of Motherhood, by Karen Maezen Miller, is an enlightening, humourous, and accurate portrayal of the ups and downs of motherhood.

Sep 15, 2008 - Emily Harpp-Meulbroek

A major source of parenting conflicts today are the result of parents placing their children's happiness above what is actually beneficial to their growth and development

Aug 16, 2008 - Lisa Rufle

In Wear Clean Underwear, Alexis Martin Neely gives helpful advice to parents about wills, trusts, short-term and long-term legal guardianship if the worst should happen.

May 4, 2008 - Christina Gleason