There are tons of different parenting methods and tips out there, but only some tips are backed up by multiple research studies and experts.
After reading 20 parenting books, I've come up with 9 parenting truths/tips that are recommended by more than one parenting expert - so you know it's the good stuff!
In this video we'll go over the 9 top parenting tips shared by experts and backed by research, plus some ideas on how to practice parenting better.
Please comment below: what is YOUR favorite parenting book and why? I'd love to add more to my own parenting technique!
Looking to learn more? Here's the list of the 20 parenting books I've read along with a quick description so you can read more about the parenting topics you're interested in:
Parenting Book List (in no particular order):
Simplicity Parenting by Kim John Payne, M. Ed. - how to simplify home + parenting
Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff - how culture throughout time have parented
There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda Akeson McGurk - how to utilize the outdoors with kids
Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv - the importance of nature for children
The Anatomy of Peace by The Arbinger Institute - regulating emotions & relationships
The Montessori Toddler by Simone Davies - giving toddlers autonomy
The Happiest Toddler on the Block by Harvey Karp, M.D. - toddler parenting tips
Bringing Up Bebe by Pamela Druckerman - culture differences between American & French parenting
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish - how to communicate better, especially with kids
The Clean Mama’s Guide to a Peaceful Home by Becky Rapinchuk - cleaning tips for families
The Wild and Free Family by Ainsley Ament - how to create an intentional family culture
The Danish Way of Parenting by Jessica Joelle Alexander, Iben Sandahi - how Danes use hygge principles in parenting
Minimalist Moms by Diane Boden - how to get kids involved with minimalism
The Optimistic Child by Martin Seligman - help kids achieve by developing optimism
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua - how Asian culture invites children to achieve
A Better Way to Teach Kids About Sex by Chelom Eastwood Leavitt, Laura Padilla-Walker, Jason S. Carroll, Dean M. Busby - how to teach children about sex
Parenting Beyond Pink & Blue by Christia Brown - the difference in emotional development between boys and girls
Raising Cain by Dan Kindlon - teaching boys emotional intelligence
On Becoming Baby Wise by Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam - sleep training and other rhythms for newborns
Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids by Bryan Caplan - the long term benefits of raising children
29 мар 2024
