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How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes
by Melinda Wenner Moyer • 2021
They notice race by three months. They learn kindness or cruelty from what you say and skip.
4.02
3k+
How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes Summary
How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes 91%
They notice race by three months. They learn kindness or cruelty from what you say and skip.
by Melinda Wenner Moyer 2021
4.02
3k+ ratings
Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?
by Beverly Daniel Tatum • 1997
The cafeteria self-sorting isn't a problem to fix. It's a mirror of how racial identity forms.
4.34
27k+
Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? Summary
Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? 91%
The cafeteria self-sorting isn't a problem to fix. It's a mirror of how racial identity forms.
by Beverly Daniel Tatum 1997
4.34
27k+ ratings
Dear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie • 2017
Fifteen lessons for raising a daughter who knows her worth is unconditional, not a negotiation.
4.50
89k+
Dear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions Summary
Dear Ijeawele, or a Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions 91%
Fifteen lessons for raising a daughter who knows her worth is unconditional, not a negotiation.
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 2017
4.50
89k+ ratings
Hunt, Gather, Parent
by Michaeleen Doucleff • 2021
Toddlers want to help, not be entertained. Ancient parenting wisdom the West forgot.
4.14
34k+
Hunt, Gather, Parent Summary
Hunt, Gather, Parent 91%
Toddlers want to help, not be entertained. Ancient parenting wisdom the West forgot.
by Michaeleen Doucleff 2021
4.14
34k+ ratings
Parenting Without Borders
by Christine Gross-Loh • 2013
Your child's sleep, eating, and play problems may not be biological. They may be cultural.
3.94
1k+
Parenting Without Borders Summary
Parenting Without Borders 90%
Your child's sleep, eating, and play problems may not be biological. They may be cultural.
by Christine Gross-Loh 2013
3.94
1k+ ratings
The Sovereign Child
by Aaron Stupple • 2025
Rules backfire with children. The case for trusting them with food, sleep, and screens.
3.40
335
The Sovereign Child Summary
The Sovereign Child 90%
Rules backfire with children. The case for trusting them with food, sleep, and screens.
by Aaron Stupple 2025
3.40
335 ratings
Tiny Humans, Big Emotions
by Alyssa Blask Campbell • 2023
A screaming child can't hear reason. The person who needs to regulate first is you.
4.07
5k+
Tiny Humans, Big Emotions Summary
Tiny Humans, Big Emotions 90%
A screaming child can't hear reason. The person who needs to regulate first is you.
by Alyssa Blask Campbell 2023
4.07
5k+ ratings
So You Want to Talk About Race
by Ijeoma Oluo • 2018
Why 'I don't see color' stops the conversation cold, and what to say instead.
4.48
108k+
So You Want to Talk About Race Summary
So You Want to Talk About Race 90%
Why 'I don't see color' stops the conversation cold, and what to say instead.
by Ijeoma Oluo 2018
4.48
108k+ ratings
How to Talk to Kids So Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk
by Adele Faber • 1980
The playbook that gets kids to listen without yelling, and opens them up without interrogation.
4.27
39k+
How to Talk to Kids So Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk Summary
How to Talk to Kids So Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk 90%
The playbook that gets kids to listen without yelling, and opens them up without interrogation.
by Adele Faber 1980
4.27
39k+ ratings
Trust Kids!
by carla joy bergman • 2022
Adult supremacy is the root of all domination, and ceding power to youth is the revolution.
4.12
296
Trust Kids! Summary
Trust Kids! 90%
Adult supremacy is the root of all domination, and ceding power to youth is the revolution.
by carla joy bergman 2022
4.12
296 ratings
The Person You Mean to Be
by Dolly Chugh • 2018
From good intentions to real allyship: the science of hidden bias and how to undo it.
4.27
3k+
The Person You Mean to Be Summary
The Person You Mean to Be 90%
From good intentions to real allyship: the science of hidden bias and how to undo it.
by Dolly Chugh 2018
4.27
3k+ ratings
Raising Freethinkers
by Dale McGowan • 2009
A practical guide for raising curious, compassionate kids when the answers won't come from a pulpit.
4.19
1k+
Raising Freethinkers Summary
Raising Freethinkers 90%
A practical guide for raising curious, compassionate kids when the answers won't come from a pulpit.
by Dale McGowan 2009
4.19
1k+ ratings
The Danish Way of Parenting
by Jessica Joelle Alexander • 2014
Six parenting habits from the happiest country, and why they wire children for resilience.
4.08
18k+
The Danish Way of Parenting Summary
The Danish Way of Parenting 90%
Six parenting habits from the happiest country, and why they wire children for resilience.
by Jessica Joelle Alexander 2014
4.08
18k+ ratings
Simplicity Parenting
by Kim John Payne • 2009
Halve the toys, limit screens, build rhythms: the formula for a calmer, more creative child.
4.22
16k+
Simplicity Parenting Summary
Simplicity Parenting 90%
Halve the toys, limit screens, build rhythms: the formula for a calmer, more creative child.
by Kim John Payne 2009
4.22
16k+ ratings
Was the Cat in the Hat Black?
by Philip Nel • 2017
The Cat in the Hat draws on blackface minstrelsy. So does much of your childhood bookshelf.
4.09
433
Was the Cat in the Hat Black? Summary
Was the Cat in the Hat Black? 90%
The Cat in the Hat draws on blackface minstrelsy. So does much of your childhood bookshelf.
by Philip Nel 2017
4.09
433 ratings
Nurture Shock
by Po Bronson • 2008
Much of what parents believe about raising children turns out to be wrong. Here's the science.
4.03
27k+
Nurture Shock Summary
Nurture Shock 90%
Much of what parents believe about raising children turns out to be wrong. Here's the science.
by Po Bronson 2008
4.03
27k+ ratings
A Good Childhood
by Judy Dunn • 2009
More stuff, sadder kids: how self-interest became a public health crisis for children.
3.67
61
A Good Childhood Summary
A Good Childhood 90%
More stuff, sadder kids: how self-interest became a public health crisis for children.
by Judy Dunn 2009
3.67
61 ratings
What if I Say the Wrong Thing?
by Vernā Myers • 2014
25 habits that move you from good intentions to effective action across cultural differences.
4.19
581
What if I Say the Wrong Thing? Summary
What if I Say the Wrong Thing? 90%
25 habits that move you from good intentions to effective action across cultural differences.
by Vernā Myers 2014
4.19
581 ratings
The Conversation
by Robert Livingston • 2021
Racism's biggest obstacle is not hatred but the widespread disbelief that it exists.
4.36
561
The Conversation Summary
The Conversation 90%
Racism's biggest obstacle is not hatred but the widespread disbelief that it exists.
by Robert Livingston 2021
4.36
561 ratings
The Development Psychology of the Black Child
by Amos N. Wilson • 1978
Black infants outpace white infants on every measure. Then racism becomes neurological.
4.61
89
The Development Psychology of the Black Child Summary
The Development Psychology of the Black Child 90%
Black infants outpace white infants on every measure. Then racism becomes neurological.
by Amos N. Wilson 1978
4.61
89 ratings
Biased
by Jennifer L. Eberhardt • 2019
Brains sort. Society stereotypes. Implicit bias shapes split-second decisions with deadly stakes.
4.31
9k+
Biased Summary
Biased 90%
Brains sort. Society stereotypes. Implicit bias shapes split-second decisions with deadly stakes.
by Jennifer L. Eberhardt 2019
4.31
9k+ ratings
How To Raise A Boy
by Michael C. Reichert • 2019
Boys are born as emotionally wired as girls. The parenting playbook for keeping them that way.
3.55
902
How To Raise A Boy Summary
How To Raise A Boy 90%
Boys are born as emotionally wired as girls. The parenting playbook for keeping them that way.
by Michael C. Reichert 2019
3.55
902 ratings
Bullied
by Carrie Goldman • 2012
Zero-tolerance doesn't stop bullying. Bystanders, gender norms, and repairing harm do.
3.88
201
Bullied Summary
Bullied 90%
Zero-tolerance doesn't stop bullying. Bystanders, gender norms, and repairing harm do.
by Carrie Goldman 2012
3.88
201 ratings
Between Parent and Child
by Haim G. Ginott • 1965
What to say instead of punishment: the classic that made respect a discipline tool.
4.34
3k+
Between Parent and Child Summary
Between Parent and Child 90%
What to say instead of punishment: the classic that made respect a discipline tool.
by Haim G. Ginott 1965
4.34
3k+ ratings
L'éducation à la sexualité
by Julie LeMay • 2023
A questioning method that handles every 'where do babies come from' without panic. Start at birth.
4.61
23
L'éducation à la sexualité Summary
L'éducation à la sexualité 90%
A questioning method that handles every 'where do babies come from' without panic. Start at birth.
by Julie LeMay 2023
4.61
23 ratings
Understanding Your Child's Brain
by Álvaro Bilbao • 2015
Why punishment fails the developing brain, and the small shifts that turn tantrums into connection.
4.43
3k+
Understanding Your Child's Brain Summary
Understanding Your Child's Brain 90%
Why punishment fails the developing brain, and the small shifts that turn tantrums into connection.
by Álvaro Bilbao 2015
4.43
3k+ ratings
The Strong, Sensitive Boy
by Ted Zeff • 2010
Your gentle son was not born broken. A guide to raising sensitive boys into confident men.
3.75
321
The Strong, Sensitive Boy Summary
The Strong, Sensitive Boy 90%
Your gentle son was not born broken. A guide to raising sensitive boys into confident men.
by Ted Zeff 2010
3.75
321 ratings
Parenting Beyond Belief
by Dale McGowan • 2007
Raising ethical kids without religion: how to tackle death, holidays, and moral growth.
4.07
2k+
Parenting Beyond Belief Summary
Parenting Beyond Belief 90%
Raising ethical kids without religion: how to tackle death, holidays, and moral growth.
by Dale McGowan 2007
4.07
2k+ ratings
The Good Enough Parent
by The School of Life • 2021
Perfect parenting produces fragile children. The real goal is being adequate and emotionally honest.
4.12
807
The Good Enough Parent Summary
The Good Enough Parent 90%
Perfect parenting produces fragile children. The real goal is being adequate and emotionally honest.
by The School of Life 2021
4.12
807 ratings
Parking Lot Rules & 75 Other Ideas for Raising Amazing Children
by Tom Sturges • 2008
76 memorable techniques for everyday parenting, from crowded parking lots to sibling feuds.
2.00
1
Parking Lot Rules & 75 Other Ideas for Raising Amazing Children Summary
Parking Lot Rules & 75 Other Ideas for Raising Amazing Children 90%
76 memorable techniques for everyday parenting, from crowded parking lots to sibling feuds.
by Tom Sturges 2008
2.00
1 ratings
Blindspot
by Mahzarin R. Banaji • 2013
A reaction-time test can reveal biases your conscious mind rejects, and strategies to close the gap.
3.72
7k+
Blindspot Summary
Blindspot 90%
A reaction-time test can reveal biases your conscious mind rejects, and strategies to close the gap.
by Mahzarin R. Banaji 2013
3.72
7k+ ratings
Unconditional Parenting
by Alfie Kohn • 2005
The love most parents offer comes with strings. Here is how to raise confident kids without them.
4.16
9k+
Unconditional Parenting Summary
Unconditional Parenting 90%
The love most parents offer comes with strings. Here is how to raise confident kids without them.
by Alfie Kohn 2005
4.16
9k+ ratings
How to Talk When Kids Won't Listen
by Joanna Faber • 2021
Your kid is melting down in aisle three. Respond without punishment, bribes, or losing your mind.
4.34
1k+
How to Talk When Kids Won't Listen Summary
How to Talk When Kids Won't Listen 90%
Your kid is melting down in aisle three. Respond without punishment, bribes, or losing your mind.
by Joanna Faber 2021
4.34
1k+ ratings
Cribsheet
by Emily Oster • 2019
An economist's findings on sleep, feeding, and daycare: what the data says about early parenthood.
4.13
45k+
Cribsheet Summary
Cribsheet 90%
An economist's findings on sleep, feeding, and daycare: what the data says about early parenthood.
by Emily Oster 2019
4.13
45k+ ratings
Thirty Million Words
by Dana Suskind • 2015
A 30-million-word gap opens before age three. Parent talk, not money, closes it.
4.14
4k+
Thirty Million Words Summary
Thirty Million Words 90%
A 30-million-word gap opens before age three. Parent talk, not money, closes it.
by Dana Suskind 2015
4.14
4k+ ratings
Learning at Home Pre K-3
by Ann Barbour • 2014
Ditch the dittos: how to design homework that gets families talking, playing, and learning together.
Learning at Home Pre K-3 Summary
Learning at Home Pre K-3 90%
Ditch the dittos: how to design homework that gets families talking, playing, and learning together.
by Ann Barbour 2014
Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man
by Emmanuel Acho • 2020
What to say when you want to help but fear saying the wrong thing about race.
4.38
29k+
Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man Summary
Uncomfortable Conversations With a Black Man 90%
What to say when you want to help but fear saying the wrong thing about race.
by Emmanuel Acho 2020
4.38
29k+ ratings
No Bad Kids
by Janet Lansbury • 2014
Stop punishing and distracting: the respectful way to set limits that preserves trust.
4.26
12k+
No Bad Kids Summary
No Bad Kids 90%
Stop punishing and distracting: the respectful way to set limits that preserves trust.
by Janet Lansbury 2014
4.26
12k+ ratings
Essential Labor
by Angela Garbes • 2022
The invisible labor of mothering holds up the economy. It could also remake it.
3.79
3k+
Essential Labor Summary
Essential Labor 90%
The invisible labor of mothering holds up the economy. It could also remake it.
by Angela Garbes 2022
3.79
3k+ ratings
Your Self-Confident Baby
by Magda Gerber • 1997
Your infant arrives ready to play and learn. The method: step back, observe, trust.
4.10
1k+
Your Self-Confident Baby Summary
Your Self-Confident Baby 90%
Your infant arrives ready to play and learn. The method: step back, observe, trust.
by Magda Gerber 1997
4.10
1k+ ratings
Differently Wired
by Deborah Reber • 2018
Your child isn't broken; the parenting rulebook is. Rewriting the rules for neurodivergent kids.
4.15
2k+
Differently Wired Summary
Differently Wired 90%
Your child isn't broken; the parenting rulebook is. Rewriting the rules for neurodivergent kids.
by Deborah Reber 2018
4.15
2k+ ratings
The Child Whisperer
by Carol Tuttle • 2012
Four innate temperaments every child expresses, and how to parent each for lasting cooperation.
3.99
3k+
The Child Whisperer Summary
The Child Whisperer 90%
Four innate temperaments every child expresses, and how to parent each for lasting cooperation.
by Carol Tuttle 2012
3.99
3k+ ratings
The Montessori Baby
by Simone Davies • 2021
Montessori from birth: a prepared home, freedom to move, and letting your baby struggle to learn.
3.91
9k+
The Montessori Baby Summary
The Montessori Baby 89%
Montessori from birth: a prepared home, freedom to move, and letting your baby struggle to learn.
by Simone Davies 2021
3.91
9k+ ratings
Parent Effectiveness Training
by Thomas Gordon • 1970
Stop ordering, start listening: the parenting method that trades power for genuine influence.
4.25
2k+
Parent Effectiveness Training Summary
Parent Effectiveness Training 89%
Stop ordering, start listening: the parenting method that trades power for genuine influence.
by Thomas Gordon 1970
4.25
2k+ ratings
Raising Good Humans Every Day
by Hunter Clarke-Fields MSAE • 2023
Fifty small mindful practices that fit into real life and quietly change the way you parent.
4.15
532
Raising Good Humans Every Day Summary
Raising Good Humans Every Day 89%
Fifty small mindful practices that fit into real life and quietly change the way you parent.
by Hunter Clarke-Fields MSAE 2023
4.15
532 ratings
The Art of Talking with Children
by Rebecca Rolland • 2022
Following the child's lead, not your lesson plan, is what builds kind, confident, curious kids.
3.93
287
The Art of Talking with Children Summary
The Art of Talking with Children 89%
Following the child's lead, not your lesson plan, is what builds kind, confident, curious kids.
by Rebecca Rolland 2022
3.93
287 ratings
Raising Competent Children
by Jesper Juul • 1995
Children cooperate when respected. A parenting shift that works with their natural competence.
4.25
2k+
Raising Competent Children Summary
Raising Competent Children 89%
Children cooperate when respected. A parenting shift that works with their natural competence.
by Jesper Juul 1995
4.25
2k+ ratings
Talk to Your Boys
by Joanna Schroeder • 2025
Culture is already shaping your son. Sixteen conversations to have before someone else does.
3.95
244
Talk to Your Boys Summary
Talk to Your Boys 89%
Culture is already shaping your son. Sixteen conversations to have before someone else does.
by Joanna Schroeder 2025
3.95
244 ratings
Teaching Your Children Values
by Linda Eyre • 1993
How to pass on 12 core values without lectures: your own behavior and age-appropriate practice.
4.15
727
Teaching Your Children Values Summary
Teaching Your Children Values 89%
How to pass on 12 core values without lectures: your own behavior and age-appropriate practice.
by Linda Eyre 1993
4.15
727 ratings
Parenting with an Accent
by Masha Rumer • 2021
Parenting advice assumes a shared culture. Immigrant families must invent their own playbook.
4.21
129
Parenting with an Accent Summary
Parenting with an Accent 89%
Parenting advice assumes a shared culture. Immigrant families must invent their own playbook.
by Masha Rumer 2021
4.21
129 ratings
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