List of suggested books on various topics (Parenting, ADHD, Behavior, Anxiety, etc.)
Title |
Author |
Topic |
How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character (2013) |
Paul Tough |
Parenting |
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk (2012) |
Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish |
Parenting |
The 6 Needs of Every Child: Empowering Parents and Kids Through The Science of Connection (2020) |
Jeffrey Olrick |
Parenting |
How to Say No: Regain Control of Your Life by Setting Boundaries and Saying “No” Without Feeling Guilty (2019) |
Steven Hopkins |
Parenting |
Smart But Scattered: The Revolutionary “Executive Skills” Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Full Potential (2009) |
Dr. Laura Markham |
Parenting |
Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids. How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting (The Peaceful Parent Series) (2018) |
Dr. Laura Markham |
Parenting |
How to Raise A Superhero: A Thinking Man’s Guide to Raising Brave, Considerate, Active, Happy, Inquisitive, Cool, Bright, Independent, Powerful, Awesome Children (2018) |
Joe Grutzik |
Parenting |
Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters: 10 Secrets Every Father Should Know (2007) |
Meg Meeker |
Parenting |
1-2-3 Magic: 3 Step Discipline for Calm, Effective, & Happy Parenting (2016) |
Thomas Phelan, PhD |
Behavior/Discipline |
No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm The Chaos and Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind (2016) |
Daniel J. Siegel |
Behavior/Discipline |
No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-of-Control Behavior (2008) |
Jed Baker |
Behavior/Discipline |
The Tough Kid Parent Book: Practical Solutions to Tough Childhood Problems (2010) |
William Jenson |
Behavior/Discipline |
Mindful Parenting for ADHD: A Guide to Cultivating Calm, Reducing Stress, and Helping Children Thrive (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook) (2015) |
Mark Bertin, MD |
ADHD |
The Survival Guide for Kids with ADHD (2013) |
John F. Taylor |
ADHD |
What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life (2018) |
Dr. Sharon Saline & Dr. Laura Markham |
ADHD |
Me & My Feelings: A Kids Guide to Understanding and Expressing Themselves (2019) |
NBCT Vanessa Green Allen, M.Ed. |
Feelings/Emotions |
Growing Up Brave: Expert Strategies for Helping Your Child Overcome Fear, Stress, and Anxiety (2012) |
Donna Pincus |
Feelings/Emotions |
Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous and Independent Children (2013) |
Robert Wilson |
Anxiety |
Helping Your Anxious Child: A Step-By-Step Guide for Parents (2008) |
Ronald Rapee |
Anxiety |
Bright Minds, Poor Grades: Understanding and Motivating Your Underachieving Child (2001) |
Michael Whitley |
Academics/Motivation |