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20 Best Parenting Books

Goal: Find the best Parenting books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).

Method:

  1. Search for "best parenting books" and study the top 7+ pages.
  2. Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
  3. Rank the results neatly here.

20 Best Parenting Books

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1

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

by Adele Faber

Also recommended by:

Brian Armstrong

2

The Whole-Brain Child

12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind

by Daniel J. Siegel

Also recommended by:

Graham Duncan

3

Positive Discipline

The Classic Guide to Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline, Responsibility, Cooperation, and Problem-Solving Skills

by Jane Nelsen Ed.D.

4

The Happiest Baby on the Block

by Harvey Karp

Also recommended by:

Ashton Kutcher

5

Cribsheet

A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool

by Emily Oster

6

Parenting Beyond Pink & Blue

How to Raise Your Kids Free of Gender Stereotypes

by Christia Spears Brown

Also recommended by:

Felicia Day

7

1-2-3 Magic

Gentle 3-Step Child & Toddler Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting

by Thomas Phelan Ph.D.

8

All Joy and No Fun

The Paradox of Modern Parenthood

by Jennifer Senior

9

Brain Rules for Baby

How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five

by John Medina

10

How to Raise an Adult

Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success

by Julie Lythcott-Haims

11

How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids

A Practical Guide to Becoming a Calmer, Happier Parent

by Carla Naumburg

12

Like a Mother

A Feminist Journey Through the Science and Culture of Pregnancy

by Angela Garbes

13

No-Drama Discipline

The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind

by Daniel J. Siegel

14

Siblings Without Rivalry

How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too

by Adele Faber

15

Simplicity Parenting

Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids

by Kim John Payne

16

The Baby Book

Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two

by James Sears MD

17

The Explosive Child

A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children

by Ross W. Greene PhD

18

The Wonder Weeks

A Stress-Free Guide to Your Baby's Behavior

by Xaviera Plooij

19

Unequal Childhoods

Class, Race, and Family Life

by Annette Lareau

20

What to Expect the First Year

by Heidi Murkoff

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Edited by

Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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