Top 7 Parenting Books to Keep You Sane (While Dealing with Terrible Two’s)
There are several crucial concerns in parenting. It could be mothers going through their first pregnancy, arguing with teenage children, or coping with the terrible two’s. The last may prove daunting because children of two years or so represent the stage of early social development related to boisterous or disobedient behavior. Remember, this period is very important in your kid’s growth. To help parents handle the situation, here are several parenting books that provide motivation and bolster their patience.
Happiest Baby on the Block
Author – Harvey Karp MD
This pediatrician provides practical solutions for young parents helping them tackle the tantrums of their babies. Dr. Karp also imparts his medical research and some baby whispering secrets. He tells parent to seek professional assistance because new couples find it difficult to care for their babies without any help.
No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipliner without Shame
Author – Janet Julian
The book contains a compilation of the author’s highly popular and widely read pieces that relate to common child behavior. Janet Julian also writes about the application of civil parenting practices that can prove useful for both parents and their children. The topics include cooperation, punishment, tantrums, physical discipline, and many more. No Bad Kids offers realistic advice for parents who need plenty of patience in coping with these toddler years.
Say what you see for Parents and Teachers
Author – Sandra R. Blackard
This masterpiece is a brief how to guide providing useful pointers for communicating properly, implementing boundaries, and making use of recognition rather than relentless praises. Sandra gives readers real-life examples and lighthearted illustrations that educate parents on “saying what you see.” It begins from where the toddler is in this present physical world and provide the necessary direction henceforth.
Between the Parent and Child
Author – Haim Ginott
The book by Haim Ginott extends further than writing about unclear theories. The author gives practical suggestions and examples that are easy to follow. You can apply these recommendations as you read them. If you follow Haim’s recommendations, there are numerous options rather than screaming, reminding, and nagging your little ones.
Making Babies: Stumbling into Motherhood
Author – Anne Enright
Making Babies stands for a personal, cynical, and candid assessment of motherhood and pregnancy. It is not a manual or guide but more like a casual exchange with your close friend over coffee.
Parenting with Love and Logic
Author – Foster W. Cline
It is a parenting book that presents to parents rearing motivated and confident children preparing them for the real world. Parenting with Love and Logic teaches parents become effective in nurturing their kids into becoming responsible boys and girls minus the anger, harassment, and threats.
Dr. Spock’s Baby and Child Care
Authors – Benjamin Spock MD and Robert Needlman MD
The book is simply a classic since it is completely comforting and encouraging. The overall tone is great even if the particulars are not outstanding.
There you go. These parenting books are just some of the many publications that can help parents perform their roles efficiently and responsibly. Take your pick and learn more about the crazy world of parenting!
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Nelson Nigel is also a parent who loves to share parenting hacks with other fellow parents. He is the CEO of Kidmoto, a ground transportation provider for families with young children.
