There are thousands of bad books – but what are some good ones, recommended by counsellors? Our daughter has difficulty with things like self-discipline and mixing with people. Thanks.
Personally, I was a clueless first time mother who learned most of my parenting from the many books I read. I then applied that information into our daily lives. When something did not work, I tried something else. I found the information learned from “the experts” most benificial to me and my children. I could never had been as creative without the information learned.
I know there are a lot of parenting books out there, child psychology books, baby and me, etc. I know there are psychological theories about the stages that a child goes through when growing up, and I am a firm believer of it. Do any parents agree? And the ones that do, do you find the books helpful? And the ones that don’t, why? I talked to my mom, and she told me that she never read any of those books, and well I turned out just fine! I’m going to medical school and going to be a doctor soon.
As a mother, I am always reading about parenting. My husband has been feeling a little guilty about not learing about parenting as much as me, and wants a good book for Dads. Anyone know of any that are full of practical information about raising children. yet based on good sound psychology and child development?
I was at the book store last night looking at parenting books that deal with disapline for teens and or preteens? There are so many, I didnt want to waste money so I am on here asking if you have read any good one’s that you would recomend.
Thank you!
i think it’s just silly. people need to get their own ideas about parenting. it is a constant effort, you try different things and learn what you like and dont like by your own experiences. i dont understand why some people parent by things they read in books. is it that they dont have a mind for themselves?
Specifically any books that deal with toddlers tantrums, pediatric health, practical parenting, child development and child rearing are what we are looking for.
I am about to have my first baby and getting really worried about all the responsibilities of raising a child. I don’t know much about good parenting and about raising good kids.
Are there any parenting books you would highly recommend? I realize that book knowledge will not make me a perfect parent, but I have to start somewhere!
Like on sleeping, discipline, and general parenting thoughts?
I have a 1 1/2 yr old step-son who was born 3 months preemie and is developmentally handicapped. Plus I am expecting another.
I have a cousin who has about 10 parenting books, all about a million pages long, and she read all of them! It never occurred to me to read parenting books. What about you? Did you read parenting books or go 100% by maternal instinct, or somewhere in the middle?
My cousin got accidentally pregnant so I think she felt like she had no idea how to be a parent so read these books.