20 Best Parenting Books of All Time
Our goal: Find the best Parenting books according to the internet (not just one random person's opinion).
- Here's what we did:
- Type "best parenting books" into our search engine and study the top 7+ 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 2024)
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Last Updated: Monday 1 Jan, 2024
- MOST RECOMMENDED!1
The Whole-Brain Child
12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind
Daniel J. Siegel
Appears in 5 articles1recommender - 3
Positive Discipline
The Classic Guide to Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline, Responsibility, Cooperation, and Problem-Solving Skills
Jane Nelsen Ed.D.
Appears in 4 articles - 5
Appears in 3 articles - 8
No-Drama Discipline
The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind
Daniel J. Siegel
Appears in 2 articles - 9
The Explosive Child
A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children
Ross W. Greene PhD
Appears in 2 articles - 10
1-2-3 Magic
Gentle 3-Step Child & Toddler Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting
Thomas Phelan Ph.D.
Appears in 2 articles - 11
How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids
A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent
Carla Naumburg
Appears in 2 articles - 13
Appears in 2 articles - 14
Appears in 2 articles - 15
How to Raise an Adult
Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success
Julie Lythcott-Haims
Appears in 2 articles - 16
Simplicity Parenting
Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids
Kim John Payne
Appears in 2 articles - 17
Appears in 2 articles - 18
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
- Parenting Books That Have Stood the Test of Timewww.parents.com
- 25 Best Parenting Books for 2021 - Books for New Moms & Dadswww.bestproducts.com
- 20 Parenting Books for 2021 - Tips for Moms and Dads Raising Kidswww.goodhousekeeping.com
- 24 Best Parenting Books You Should Actually Read 2022www.thecut.com
- The Best Parenting Books for Toddlers, Kids and Beyond - Lucie's Listwww.lucieslist.com
FAQ
How was this Parenting books list created?
We searched for 'best Parenting books', found the top 5 articles, took every book mentioned in 2+ articles, and averaged their rankings.
How many Parenting books are in this list?
There are 20 books in this list.
Why did you create this Parenting books list?
We wanted to gather the most accurate list of Parenting books on the internet.
