17 Best Parent Books of All Time
Our goal: Find the best Parent books according to the internet (not just one random person's opinion).
- Here's what we did:
- Type "best parent books" into our search engine and study the top 5+ pages.
- Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
- Rank the results neatly for you here! 😊
(It was a lot of work. But hey! That's why we're here, right?)
(Updated 2023)
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- MOST RECOMMENDED!1
The Whole-Brain Child
12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind
Daniel J. Siegel
Appears in 4 articles1recommender - 3Appears in 3 articles
- 4
Positive Discipline
The Classic Guide to Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline, Responsibility, Cooperation, and Problem-Solving Skills
Jane Nelsen Ed.D.
Appears in 3 articles - 6
Parenting from the Inside Out
How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive
Daniel J. Siegel
Appears in 3 articles - 8
The Explosive Child
A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children
Ross W. Greene PhD
Appears in 2 articles - 9
Simplicity Parenting
Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids
Kim John Payne
Appears in 2 articles - 11
The Self-Driven Child
The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives
William Stixrud
Appears in 2 articles - 13Appears in 2 articles
- 14Appears in 2 articles
- 16
Raising Your Spirited Child
A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, and Energetic
Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
Appears in 2 articles
Sources
- Top 10 Science-Based Parenting Books Of All Timewww.parentingforbrain.com
- Best Parenting Books: Top Picks for 2023www.positiveparentingsolutions.com
- 10 Best Science-Backed & Positive Parenting Books (2022)www.thepragmaticparent.com
- 24 Best Parenting Books You Should Actually Read 2022www.thecut.com
- 50 Best Parenting Books of All Time (December 2022) | The Art of Livingtheartofliving.com
FAQ
How was this Parent books list created?
We searched for 'best Parent books', found the top 5 articles, took every book mentioned in 2+ articles, and averaged their rankings.
How many Parent books are in this list?
There are 17 books in this list.
Why did you create this Parent books list?
We wanted to gather the most accurate list of Parent books on the internet.
