Borrow 👍 A great journey through the scientific discoveries on brain development and the essential elements parents should keep in mind during the first 5 years of their child’s life- not just the diaper days. This book would have earned my highest honor of “Buy” had it not endorsed swift punishments and consequences- surprisingly, TheContinue reading “Brain Rules for Baby by John Medina”
Category Archives: Childhood Development
Siblings Without Rivalry by Adele Faber
Buy 👍 Faber’s book offers a wealth of relatable, actionable scripts, and stories. It includes cartoon illustrations that showcase helpful vs. unhelpful responses to fighting, the pitfalls of comparison, and the problem with trying to make everything “fair.” The author highlights an interesting paradox to sibling harmony: when negative feelings about a sibling are dismissedContinue reading “Siblings Without Rivalry by Adele Faber”
Redirecting Children’s Behavior by Kathryn J. Kvols
Borrow 👍 Are you looking for ways to create win-win situations with your children so neither you nor your child is a loser? You should be! Kvols explains how children are more respectful and cooperative when we don’t act like control freaks. It’s a short book, and while it hits the high notes, it mightContinue reading “Redirecting Children’s Behavior by Kathryn J. Kvols”
The Whole-Brain Child by Siegel & Bryson
Borrow 👍 The Whole-Brain Child hit the shelves before by Siegel & Bryson’s No Drama Discipline, and between the two, I say borrow this one and buy No Drama Discipline. That doesn’t mean this book isn’t fabulous! But let’s be honest, do you want to make your husband build another bookcase to hold your obsessionContinue reading “The Whole-Brain Child by Siegel & Bryson”
Children: The Challenge by Rudolf Dreikurs & Vicki Stolz
Borrow 👍 A parenting classic. This book is the guide for respectful parenting that focuses on inviting cooperation and effective, long-lasting discipline. The book’s fundamental concepts are so powerful that they have been adopted by many experts in the field. Sadly, when I read this book (many, many years ago) I had not yet learnedContinue reading “Children: The Challenge by Rudolf Dreikurs & Vicki Stolz”
No Drama Discipline by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
Buy ✅ No Drama Discipline is the book that really ignited my passion and pursuit of respectful parenting. This book not only takes you on a deep dive into a child’s neurological development, but also provides insights into how well-intentioned parents can inadvertently make misbehavior worse. The book uses well placed cartoon illustrations to makeContinue reading “No Drama Discipline by Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson”
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen by Adele Faber
Borrow 👍 If you’re looking to improve communication skills with your kids, then you may want to check out “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen.” While it’s a great book that provides practical insights into the daily lives of parents, if you already own Positive Discipline, you may not need this one as well.Continue reading “How to Talk So Kids Will Listen by Adele Faber”
Positive Discipline by Jane Nelsen
Buy ✅ Do yourself a favor and buy the dang book- forget the audio book. You’ll want to keep this book at arms length because you are going to refer to it throughout all the stages of parenting. I read this book after teaching preschool for a few years and with about 10 parenting booksContinue reading “Positive Discipline by Jane Nelsen”
Resources for Christian Discipline 