Parenting is not strictly intuitive. In fact, experts say that the more a parent knows, the more she knows how much she doesn’t know – and needs to find out. There is much wisdom to be learned from the experts. Below is the short-list.
MUST READ:
- Between Parent and Child, by Dr. Haim G. Ginott
- How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way, by Tim Seldin*
- John Rosemond’s Six Point Plan for Raising Happy, Healthy Children, by John Rosemond
- How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk, by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
- Montessori From the Start, by Paula Polk Lillard and Lynn Lillard Jessen*
BONUS MUST READ
- Playful Parenting, by Lawrence Cohen
* Please note that I consider the Montessori books listed above invaluable, even if your child is not attending a Montessori school. They offer solid, practical guidance for parenting.
I love the Mazlish & Faber books. I will check out your other ideas! (I am also doing the Problogger challenge and saw your post there.)
I appreciate John Rosemond’s no nonsense, traditional approach.
My name is Roger D. Casterline, and my book is entitled, “The IKE Disease.” As a high school guidance counselor I have seen numerous books on advising parents, teacher, etc. on how to deal with teenagers. IKE is a one on one counseling session encouraging teenagers to do something for themselves. The main theme in the book is obedience to parents. Every student I have known that has made it their business to disobey their parents has suffered great hardship, without exception. Please note that IKE are initials that stand for, “I Know Everything.” Thank you for your kind attention to my comments.
God Bless!!!
Roger D. Casterline
Dr Maria Montessori was a great scientist who added wonderful knowledge to the understanding of how children learn. I’ve not read “Montessori From the Start”, but I have a copy of “Montessori Today” by Paula Polk Lillard, which I keep on my shelf because I love the insights contained in it.
One of my personal favorite parenting reads is “Nurtured by Love” by Shinichi Suzuki.
So many books, so little time!
Thanks for these suggestions.
Another good parenting book is Have A New Kid by Friday by Kevin Leman.
I love the Ginott & Faber/Mazlish, and can’t wait to check out the two Montesorri books, but John Rosemond I do not like very much. That’s just from my very occasional read of his syndicated column. I’m curious now to see if the book strikes a different tone. I’ll have to check it out. Thanks Emily!
Hello, Thanks for these “must read” suggestion list. Especially How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk, by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish