In ‘The Highly Sensitive Person’, Dr. Elaine Aron explores the concept of high sensitivity, a trait found in 15 to 20 percent of the population. Through a mix of research findings and anecdotal evidence, Aron argues that high sensitivity, while often viewed negatively, can actually provide several advantages. Aron helps highly sensitive people understand their trait, cope with overstimulation, and turn their high sensitivity into a strength.
The Happiest Baby on the Block, written by pediatrician Harvey Karp, outlines a groundbreaking approach to calming your newborn and promoting good sleeping habits. Karp introduces the revolutionary ‘5 S’s’ method, a simple routine that mimics the conditions in the womb to soothe your baby and help them sleep longer.
This book offers understanding and practical ways to handle difficult children. Dr. Ross Greene, a distinguished clinician and pioneer in child psychology, illuminates the ways in which kids get classified as ‘problem’ or ‘explosive’ due to lacking some crucial developmental skills. He offers insightful, empathetic advice for parents struggling with these explosive children.
The Daily Dad, a compilation of the best articles from the daily dad newsletter, offers sage advice on parenting from various sources. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the joys and challenges of fatherhood, the importance of role models, and the value of quality time. It is an essential guide for anyone looking to navigate the journey of fatherhood.
Raising Good Humans, written by Hunter Clarke-Fields, is a valuable guide for parents who seek to raise their children in a calm, mindful and compassionate way. The book addresses various challenges that parents face and offers beneficial mindfulness techniques to deal with them. It also aims to help readers understand their own emotions and stresses, encouraging them to develop a mindful parenting approach.
Potty Training in 3 Days by Brandi Brucks is a practical guide that provides parents with effective techniques to quickly potty train their child. It incorporates positive reinforcement and a consistent schedule to ease the transition. The book also dispels common myths about potty training and offers solutions to common problems.
No-Drama Discipline provides an effective and compassionate way to discipline children. It integrates research in neuroscience, child development, and psychology to guide parents on how to effectively respond to their child’s misbehavior and help them develop self-discipline, responsibility, and empathy.
In ‘Cribsheet’, economist Emily Oster employs a data-driven approach to parenting, using statistics to debunk myths and common misconceptions. She offers insightful advice on various aspects of parenting, from breastfeeding and sleep training, to dealing with preschool and discipline. The book empowers parents to make more informed and less stressful decisions.
Bringing Up Bébé is a parenting guide by Pamela Druckerman, a journalist and an American mom living in Paris. It’s about the methods and principles of French parenting, as well as the differences between American and French parenting approaches. The book’s main focus is on the respect for the child’s individuality, independence, and the establishment of clear boundaries.