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Navigate your way through the journey of parenting with these helpful books.
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Navigate your way through the journey of parenting with these helpful books.
Excited to dive into this book as it’s on my list to read. It’s come highly recommended as it imparts gentle encouragement to embrace motherhood in all its chaos. With topics on faith, wellness, education, and relationships this book is sure to lead you into the biblical wisdom of Christian parenting.
“Motherhood is an incredible labor of love—and in the scope of eternity, it matters more than you know.” ~Amazon
On my booklist to read, as our culture pushes for a self-centered, “me” focus mentality.
“UnSelfie by Dr. Michele Borba explains what parents and educators MUST do to combat the growing empathy crisis among children today—including a 9-step empathy-building program with tips to guide kids from birth through college, and beyond.” ~ Amazon
A wonderful resource for parents to raise awareness and prevention of sexual abuse. The Well-Armored Child is an easy-read and offers practical guidance; bringing to light subtleties in grooming tactics predators use, highlighting how institutions may cover up abuse, and tips for being an ally to victims while empowering them without shame or fear.
One of the purposes of discipline is character development and this little book is sure to impress you on the subject. Ella Kellogg didn’t have any children of her own but she fostered over forty children and wrote numerous articles about education and child-rearing. This book offers simple, practical tips for any parent and highlights the importance of character development. Some say it’s the best parenting guide out there.
This book highlights how self-reflection of your own childhood and the way you were raised can influence the way you parent. Dr. Daniel Siegel encourages parents to have a deeper understanding of their own life stories so they can in turn raise resilient, confident children compassionately. He draws on his expertise in neurobiology and attachment research to highlight the impact of interpersonal relationships on brain development.
*Disclaimer: Dr. Siegel is an evolutionist and while I highly respect his work and research, I believe there is a Creator of this universe who uniquely designed our brains and shaped us to be intelligent beings in His image; Gen 1: 26-27.
Tantrums, yelling, screaming, pushing limits, and disobedience can feel totally overwhelming in parenthood. Do you struggle feeling like your child is running the show? This book acts as a simple guide to help encourage when you feel desperate to reach the heart of your child. It teaches biblical principles to parent from the inside out with direct spiritual applications that will target character through the motivation of the love of Christ and His will for heart-oriented discipline.
“Ginger’s candid approach will help moms move beyond the frustrations of not knowing how to handle issues of disobedience and into a confident, well-balanced approach to raising their children.” (Amazon)
*See also her Six-Week Study Guide for bible study and practical application of scripture-based parenting.
*Wise Words Summary chart for quick reference to scriptural references.
Written for parents of children at any age. This book provides in-depth insight and a Biblical approach to parenting. It helps to give parents a greater understanding of why we should discipline our children in relation to the gospel; giving a greater purpose to parenting. Read and see what methods fit for you.
The authors of Love and Logic bring you another classic for parenting teens with the intention of raising independent, responsible adults. Learn skills that will empower you as the parent to set limits and boundaries, yet encourage your teen to make healthy decisions and grow into a mature, secure young adult.
This book is indexed to reference topics easily such as ADD, divorce, addiction, sex, and much more.
Parenting is not for the faint of heart but Love and Logic is a wonderful resource to help parents navigate power struggles, boundaries, consequences, and discipline, all while raising smart, confident, and motivated children. Learn to lead with love and logic.
* For Baby and Toddler see also: Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood: Practical Parenting From Birth to Six Years
This book is an easy-to-use topical resource for parents who want to make the most of teachable moments with their children. It is a guide to help you train your children in how to think and apply God's Word in their day-to-day. Topics are alphabetically arranged and address behavior, attitude, emotions, and actions. Examples include forgiveness, humility, anger, and procrastination. Each topic includes Scripture passages, discussion questions, action items, and parenting tips. This revised edition also includes how-to help for parents with identifying teachable moments and what to do with them.
A prolific writer, Ellen White guides us with essentials of parenting, character development, how to mold the will, encourage self-control, reinforce good habits as she encourages parents in their journey of parenthood with biblical principles.
Dr. Dunckley educates people on the everyday use of interactive screen devices and its harmful effects on the child’s nervous system and brain development. She guides parents and caregivers how to implement an electronic fast while proving this fast can reduce problem areas in the child’s life such as: mood, focus, sleep and behavior regardless of the child’s mental health diagnosis.
This book examines how technology affects the brains of our children and uses clinical research that correlates screen technology with disorders like ADHD, addiction, anxiety, depression, increased aggression, and even psychosis. The author reveals recent brain imaging studies that show how excessive screen time exposure can bring about neurological damage to a child’s developing brain in a similar way that a cocaine addiction can.
From courtship to marriage to counsels in parenting, this book will guide you with how to make your home a little piece of heaven on earth.
Daniel Siegel, a neuropsychiatrist, and Tina Payne Bryson, parenting expert, teach parents 12 key strategies that foster healthy brain development. This book will educate the reader on children’s brain development, how their brain matures and will provide practical age-appropriate strategies for dealing with daily struggles.
This book is a sequel to SOS Help for Emotions. It includes parenting strategies to increase your children’s emotional intelligence, improve their behavior and reduce stress in your home. This book outlines common parenting mistakes, methods for improving behavior, helps with understanding logical consequences all while assisting your child with expressing his/her feelings.
This book educates parents to teach their children to tell themselves true and rational thoughts to help facilitate self control, solving problems and managing certain unhelpful beliefs or attitudes.
John Gottman is one of the leading relationship experts in the field of Psychology today. In this book he leads you to discover the importance of emotional intelligence and how to manage your child’s emotions while dealing with your own.
I have not professionally vetted this book yet but it’s on my list to read and has been highly recommended as a book for helping your child find relief from anxiety.
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