5 More of Our Favorite Parenting and Therapy Books
Our first list of therapy-informed parenting books got such great feedback, we had to come back with more. Let’s face it, no single book has all the answers. Parenting shifts with the seasons, and the more tools you have in your corner, the better.
These five books are grounded in psychology, real-life experience, and a solid understanding of how connection and structure help kids thrive. Whether you're raising toddlers, navigating the teen years, or working through your own parenting challenges, there's something here for everyone.
You can find all of these and more in our Amazon shop:
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5 More Books We Recommend (and Why)
- The Explosive Child by Dr. Ross Greene
If you have a kid who struggles with flexibility, frustration, or big outbursts, this book is a must. It flips the script on discipline and teaches you how to solve problems with your child, not to them.
- No Bad Kids by Janet Lansbury
A go-to for anyone parenting toddlers or preschoolers. It’s all about respectful discipline, clear boundaries, and how to guide behavior without shame or bribes. - The NEW Adolescence by Christine Carter, PhD
The New Adolescence takes a deep dive into raising happy, successful teens in a world full of distractions and anxiety. It offers practical strategies to help your teen develop resilience, focus, and meaningful connections, without getting lost in the chaos.
- The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt
Want to understand why kids today seem more anxious than ever? Dive into how modern childhood is wired differently, leading to a rise in mental health struggles. It’s eye-opening and a must-read for parents looking to make sense of the mental health crisis kids are facing.
- Raising Mentally Strong Kids by Daniel G Amen, MD and Charles Fay, PhD
This book blends the science of the brain with practical parenting tools to help you build emotional strength and responsibility in your children, without the stress. It’s a game-changer for anyone ready to parent with more intention and less frustration.
Keep Building Your Toolkit
The truth is, no one book has it all. That’s why we’ve curated a full list of therapy-informed parenting reads in our shop. These five are just a sample of what’s there: books for building connection, setting boundaries, repairing after conflict, and parenting with more insight and less stress.
Click through to explore the full list.
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