Parenting Books


Little Girls Can Be Mean Book Review
Dr. Michelle Anthony and Dr. Reyna Lindert have written a book about bullying among girls that provides a strategy for handling any bullying situation.
For Stepmothers Everywhere: A Book Review of Stepmonster
It is estimated that one woman out of every two will marry or move in with a man who has children. Here is a great book for every one of those "one" women.
Momover: The New Mom's Guide to Getting it Back Together!
Momover is a hip how-to guide focusing on helping new mothers cope, rather than on their babies.
Review of What Happy Working Mothers Know
The New York Times Bestseller What Happy Working Mothers Know helps moms find ways to purge guilt, get energized, find happiness and balance work and home.
Book Review – Parenting by Kathy Walker
Preschool and primary-school years hold unique challenges for children and parents. This practical guide offers advice on many of the issues facing children aged 4 - 12.
Review of Sleep Lady's Good Night, Sleep Tight
The Sleep Lady's Good Night, Sleep Tight will be indispensable for parents who have tried other methods and their children are still not sleeping through the night.
Lighting Their Fires – Rafe Esquith
Rafe Esquith doesn't mince words in his passionate guide to parenting. His book is a wake up call to parents everywhere.
Elizabeth Pantley's No Cry Sleep Solution
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.
Stepmonster by Wednesday Martin, Ph.D.
This is a unique book with a new slant on step parenting that will make stepmothers feel better rather than worse.
Teen Rebellion Discussed in Book Clubs
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.
Why Siblings Fight by Bronson & Merryman
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.
Parent Advocacy for Gifted Kids in NurtureShock
Flawed gifted program entrance procedures are exposed by Bronson and Merryman in NurtureShock's 5th chapter. Book club forums help parents formulate advocacy strategies.
Why Kids Lie Explained in NurtureShock
Authors Bronson & Merryman help parents unravel why children lie, how common parenting tactics encourage children to become better liars and how to foster honesty.
Lighting Their Fires by Rafe Esquith
Esquith stresses the importance of common courtesies, kindness, selflessness and character development along with math and English skills in Lighting Their Fires.
Parents Talk About Race From NurtureShock
Book club discussion starters help parents find strategies to talk explicitly and frequently with their children about race and diversity using facts from NurtureShock.
Sleep Deprivation Research From NurtureShock
Book club discussion questions help parents understand Bronson & Merryman's shocking data about sleep deprivation and child development from NurtureShock's 2nd chapter.
NurtureShock and the Inverse Power of Praise
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.
NurtureShock by Po Bronson & Ashley Merryman
Parenting strategies can backfire. The book, NurtureShock, unveils an evidence-based perspective on parenting and child development that challenges many modern tactics.
Review of Beyond Time-Out – From Chaos to Calm
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.
Review – The Mother of All Pregnancy Books
This resource-packed handbook provides comprehensive, down-to-earth information in a unique format and covers everything from pre-conception to life after delivery.
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