HDL Staff Picks: Parenting Books

Cribsheet

A Data-driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, From Birth to Preschool

by Oster, Emily

Book - 2019

So many parenting books just make you feel guilty for not being a perfect parent. But Emily Oster uses statistics to give you guidance, not opinions or anecdotes. --Lindsay So many parenting books just make you feel guilty for not being a perfect parent. But Emily Oster uses statistics to give you guidance, not opinions or anecdotes. --Lindsay Show less

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Expecting Better

Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong--and What You Really Need to Know

by Oster, Emily

Book - 2021

So many parenting books just make you feel guilty for not being a perfect parent. But Emily Oster uses statistics to give you guidance, not opinions or anecdotes. --Lindsay So many parenting books just make you feel guilty for not being a perfect parent. But Emily Oster uses statistics to give you guidance, not opinions or anecdotes. --Lindsay Show less

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The Happiest Baby on the Block

The New Way to Calm Crying and Help your Baby Sleep Longer

by Karp, Harvey

Book - 2002

From Amazon: Thousands of parents, from regular moms and dads to Hollywood superstars, have come to baby expert Dr. Harvey Karp to learn his remarkable te...Show more From Amazon: Thousands of parents, from regular moms and dads to Hollywood superstars, have come to baby expert Dr. Harvey Karp to learn his remarkable techniques for soothing babies and increasing sleep. Now his landmark book—fully revised and updated with the latest insights into infant sleep, bedsharing, breastfeeding, swaddling, and SIDS risk—can teach you too! Dr. Karp’s highly successful method is based on four revolutionary concepts: 1. The Fourth Trimester: Why babies still yearn for a womblike atmosphere . . . even after birth 2. The Calming Reflex: An “off switch” all babies are born with 3. The 5 S’s: Five easy steps to turn on your baby’s amazing calming reflex 4. The Cuddle Cure: How to combine the 5 S’s to calm even colicky babies With Dr. Karp’s sensible advice, parents and grandparents, nurses and nannies, will be able to transform even the fussiest infant into the happiest baby on the block! Show less

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Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child

A Step-by-step Program for A Good Night's Sleep

by Weissbluth, Marc

eBook - 2016

From Amazon: With more than 1.5 million copies in print, Dr. Marc Weissbluth’s step-by-step regimen for instituting beneficial habits within the framework...Show more From Amazon: With more than 1.5 million copies in print, Dr. Marc Weissbluth’s step-by-step regimen for instituting beneficial habits within the framework of your child’s natural sleep cycles has long been the standard-setter in baby sleep books. Now with a new introduction and quick-start guide to getting your child to sleep, Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child has been totally rewritten and reorganized to give tired parents the information they need quickly and succinctly. This new edition also includes the very latest research on the importance of • implementing bedtime routines • practicing parental presence at bedtime • recognizing drowsy signs • the role of the father as an active partner in helping the child sleep better • overcoming challenges families face to help their child sleep better • different cultural sleep habits from around the world • individualized and nonjudgmental approaches to sleep training Show less

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How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen

A Survival Guide to Life With Children Ages 2-7

by Faber, Joanna

Book - 2017

I love that this book gives easy-to-remember tips designed to get your child to listen without resorting to punishments, rewards, or manipulation. I haven...Show more I love that this book gives easy-to-remember tips designed to get your child to listen without resorting to punishments, rewards, or manipulation. I haven't read the version for older kids--How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk (for kids older than 7)--but I'd imagine it's also great. --Aaryn Show less

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Hunt, Gather, Parent

What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans

by Doucleff, Michaeleen

Book - 2021

Some of the simple ideas for little changes in language or behavior on part of parents were extremely effective. (However, I wouldn't recommend the audiobook. Her condescending tone of voice is grating.) --Andy Some of the simple ideas for little changes in language or behavior on part of parents were extremely effective. (However, I wouldn't recommend the audiobook. Her condescending tone of voice is grating.) --Andy Show less

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The Myth of the Spoiled Child

Challenging the Conventional Wisdom About Children and Parenting

by Kohn, Alfie

Downloadable Audiobook - 2014

I love how Alfie Kohn doesn't take anything for granted. When it comes to child-rearing, he questions all of the assumptions we often make about what our ...Show more I love how Alfie Kohn doesn't take anything for granted. When it comes to child-rearing, he questions all of the assumptions we often make about what our children need, and instead references studies about how to help children be happy and successful. --Aaryn Show less

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Raising Good Humans

A Mindful Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Reactive Parenting and Raising Kind, Confident Kids

by Clarke-Fields, Hunter

eBook - 2019

I love this mindfulness approach to parenting. So much of this book isn't about what to say or do with your children, but about how to make sure you as the parent are modeling the kind of calm confidence that most of us want for our kids. --Aaryn I love this mindfulness approach to parenting. So much of this book isn't about what to say or do with your children, but about how to make sure you as the parent are modeling the kind of calm confidence that most of us want for our kids. --Aaryn Show less

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Unconditional Parenting

Moving From Rewards and Punishments to Love and Reason

by Kohn, Alfie

Book - 2005

The statement that always sticks with me is "Rather than asking, 'how can we get my child to do what they're told,' instead ask, 'what are my child's...Show more The statement that always sticks with me is "Rather than asking, 'how can we get my child to do what they're told,' instead ask, 'what are my child's needs, and how can I meet those needs?'" I love that this book is realistic about parents and their needs--I do actually need to get to work on time, therefore you need to get dressed!--but also treats kids as small humans with real feelings and needs of their own. --Aaryn Show less

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Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours

by Leman, Kevin

Book - 2000

An older book - but what i really appreciate about Mr. Lehman's parenting styles is the 'reality discipline" that he encourages. And in the back of t...Show more An older book - but what i really appreciate about Mr. Lehman's parenting styles is the 'reality discipline" that he encourages. And in the back of this book (if I remember correctly) is age appropriate chores. From the youngest of ages until tweens/ Upper elementary. --Carol Show less

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Oh Crap! Potty Training

Everything Modern Parents Need to Know to Do It Once and Do It Right

by Glowacki, Jamie

Downloadable Audiobook - 2015

This was the most helpful book for potty training our son. The suggestions on when and how to get started, day time vs. night time, and poop vs. pee were really helpful. --Aaryn This was the most helpful book for potty training our son. The suggestions on when and how to get started, day time vs. night time, and poop vs. pee were really helpful. --Aaryn Show less

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The Successful Child

What Parents Can Do to Help Kids Turn Out Well

by Sears, William

Book - 2002

So good for encouraging /empowering mom/dad/caregiver instinct. --Carol So good for encouraging /empowering mom/dad/caregiver instinct. --Carol Show less

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When You Wonder, You're Learning

Mister Rogers' Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids

by Behr, Gregg

Book - 2021

From Amazon: Playful and practical, When You Wonder, You're Learning introduces a new generation of families to the lessons of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood...Show more From Amazon: Playful and practical, When You Wonder, You're Learning introduces a new generation of families to the lessons of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. By exploring the science behind the iconic television program, the book reveals what Fred Rogers called the “tools for learning”: skills and mindsets that scientists now consider essential. These tools—curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and more—have been shown to boost everything from academic learning to children’s well-being, and they benefit kids of every background and age. They cost next to nothing to develop, and they hinge on the very things that make life worthwhile: self-acceptance; close, loving relationships; and a deep regard for one’s neighbor. Show less

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