For parents books for children
Books for the adults, not the children: calm, practical reads about feelings, behaviour and growing up.
Books for parents 8 books
How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen Joanna Faber and Julie King
Why we chose it
A strong fit for Growing Wise because it's built around concrete, everyday scripts rather than theory.
Siblings Without Rivalry Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
Why we chose it
A useful companion to our sibling-conflict guide, for parents who want to go deeper.
The Whole-Brain Child Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Why we chose it
Explains, in plain words, why young children melt down and how to help them calm and think, with practical strategies you can use in the moment.
No-Drama Discipline Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Why we chose it
The follow-up to The Whole-Brain Child, focused on what to do when behaviour goes wrong: connect first, then redirect.
The Self-Driven Child William Stixrud and Ned Johnson
Why we chose it
Argues that children who feel in charge of their own choices are calmer and more motivated, with practical ways to step back from nagging.
The Gift of Failure Jessica Lahey
Why we chose it
A teacher's case for stepping back: why rescuing children from every mistake takes away the chance to learn, and how to let go.
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read Philippa Perry
Why we chose it
Less about techniques and more about the relationship: how our own childhoods shape the way we parent, and how to repair after a rupture.
Good Inside Becky Kennedy
Why we chose it
Built on the idea that children are good inside even when behaviour isn't, with clear scripts for the hardest moments.
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