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The New Strong-Willed Child
by James C. Dobson • 1978
Your hardest child was born that way: match that stubbornness with calm action, not louder anger.
3.79
5k+
The New Strong-Willed Child Summary
The New Strong-Willed Child 90%
Your hardest child was born that way: match that stubbornness with calm action, not louder anger.
by James C. Dobson 1978
3.79
5k+ ratings
The Explosive Child
by Ross W. Greene • 1998
Some kids explode not from defiance but from missing skills. Here is how to help.
4.16
14k+
The Explosive Child Summary
The Explosive Child 89%
Some kids explode not from defiance but from missing skills. Here is how to help.
by Ross W. Greene 1998
4.16
14k+ ratings
The Everything Parent's Guide to the Defiant Child
by Jesse Jayne Rutherford • 2010
When time-outs fail: the underlying causes of your child's defiance and the discipline that works.
3.58
19
The Everything Parent's Guide to the Defiant Child Summary
The Everything Parent's Guide to the Defiant Child 89%
When time-outs fail: the underlying causes of your child's defiance and the discipline that works.
by Jesse Jayne Rutherford 2010
3.58
19 ratings
Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child
by Robert J. Mac Kenzie • 2001
Strong-willed kids test limits. A discipline method that teaches them rules without the drama.
4.17
3k+
Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child Summary
Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child 89%
Strong-willed kids test limits. A discipline method that teaches them rules without the drama.
by Robert J. Mac Kenzie 2001
4.17
3k+ ratings
Your Defiant Child
by Russell A. Barkley • 1998
Turning defiance into cooperation: a clinical program that begins with just 15 minutes a day.
3.81
468
Your Defiant Child Summary
Your Defiant Child 89%
Turning defiance into cooperation: a clinical program that begins with just 15 minutes a day.
by Russell A. Barkley 1998
3.81
468 ratings
Have a New Kid by Friday
by Kevin Leman • 2008
Five days to change your child's attitude by changing the parent they receive every morning.
3.83
4k+
Have a New Kid by Friday Summary
Have a New Kid by Friday 89%
Five days to change your child's attitude by changing the parent they receive every morning.
by Kevin Leman 2008
3.83
4k+ ratings
Raising Your Spirited Child
by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka • 1991
The temperament behind your child's hardest moments, and the playbook that works with it.
4.20
8k+
Raising Your Spirited Child Summary
Raising Your Spirited Child 89%
The temperament behind your child's hardest moments, and the playbook that works with it.
by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka 1991
4.20
8k+ ratings
Breaking the Silence
by Casey Watson • 2013
One boy feared water, another clung to stones. A foster carer unearths the silent grief beneath.
4.42
1k+
Breaking the Silence Summary
Breaking the Silence 88%
One boy feared water, another clung to stones. A foster carer unearths the silent grief beneath.
by Casey Watson 2013
4.42
1k+ ratings
Setting Limits with your Strong-Willed Teen
by Robert J. MacKenzie • 2015
Your teen pushes every limit. Here's how to hold the line without the power struggles.
4.09
58
Setting Limits with your Strong-Willed Teen Summary
Setting Limits with your Strong-Willed Teen 88%
Your teen pushes every limit. Here's how to hold the line without the power struggles.
by Robert J. MacKenzie 2015
4.09
58 ratings
Parenting Children With ADHD
by Vincent J. Monastra • 2004
An ADHD parenting playbook from a clinician: nutrition, behavior, and advocacy beyond medication.
4.05
462
Parenting Children With ADHD Summary
Parenting Children With ADHD 88%
An ADHD parenting playbook from a clinician: nutrition, behavior, and advocacy beyond medication.
by Vincent J. Monastra 2004
4.05
462 ratings
Laying Down the Law
by Ruth Peters • 2002
The parenting playbook that replaces negotiation with clear consequences, so a single 'no' sticks.
3.69
29
Laying Down the Law Summary
Laying Down the Law 88%
The parenting playbook that replaces negotiation with clear consequences, so a single 'no' sticks.
by Ruth Peters 2002
3.69
29 ratings
Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood
by Jim Fay • 2000
How you handle a toddler's misbehavior shapes the teenager. Change the approach before age six.
4.12
6k+
Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood Summary
Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood 88%
How you handle a toddler's misbehavior shapes the teenager. Change the approach before age six.
by Jim Fay 2000
4.12
6k+ ratings
Boundaries with Kids
by Henry Cloud • 2001
The boundaries that turn your kids into responsible adults, without constant nagging or punishment.
4.31
5k+
Boundaries with Kids Summary
Boundaries with Kids 88%
The boundaries that turn your kids into responsible adults, without constant nagging or punishment.
by Henry Cloud 2001
4.31
5k+ 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 88%
Four innate temperaments every child expresses, and how to parent each for lasting cooperation.
by Carol Tuttle 2012
3.99
3k+ ratings
Your Defiant Teen
by Russell A. Barkley • 2008
Ten steps to break the defiance cycle, rebuild trust, and restore your parent-teen relationship.
3.94
134
Your Defiant Teen Summary
Your Defiant Teen 88%
Ten steps to break the defiance cycle, rebuild trust, and restore your parent-teen relationship.
by Russell A. Barkley 2008
3.94
134 ratings
The Collapse of Parenting
by Leonard Sax • 2015
Parents ceded authority to peers. The result: heavier, more fragile, overmedicated kids.
4.29
6k+
The Collapse of Parenting Summary
The Collapse of Parenting 88%
Parents ceded authority to peers. The result: heavier, more fragile, overmedicated kids.
by Leonard Sax 2015
4.29
6k+ ratings
Bad Therapy
by Abigail Shrier • 2024
Therapy promised healthier kids. It gave us the most medicated, least resilient generation yet.
3.95
16k+
Bad Therapy Summary
Bad Therapy 88%
Therapy promised healthier kids. It gave us the most medicated, least resilient generation yet.
by Abigail Shrier 2024
3.95
16k+ ratings
The Explosive Child [Sixth Edition]
by Ross W.Greene • 2021
Consequences aren't working because your child is lacking skills, not will. The collaborative fix.
4.19
2k+
The Explosive Child [Sixth Edition] Summary
The Explosive Child [Sixth Edition] 88%
Consequences aren't working because your child is lacking skills, not will. The collaborative fix.
by Ross W.Greene 2021
4.19
2k+ ratings
1-2-3 Magic
by Thomas W. Phelan • 1995
A method so simple you can start tomorrow: count to three, stay silent, and mean it.
3.88
11k+
1-2-3 Magic Summary
1-2-3 Magic 88%
A method so simple you can start tomorrow: count to three, stay silent, and mean it.
by Thomas W. Phelan 1995
3.88
11k+ ratings
123 MAGIC by THOMAS W PHELAN (8-Dec-2014) Paperback
by Thomas W Phelan
Stop arguing and start counting: the discipline method that works because you finally stop talking.
3.82
438
123 MAGIC by THOMAS W PHELAN (8-Dec-2014) Paperback Summary
123 MAGIC by THOMAS W PHELAN (8-Dec-2014) Paperback 88%
Stop arguing and start counting: the discipline method that works because you finally stop talking.
by Thomas W Phelan
3.82
438 ratings
Taking Charge of Adult ADHD
by Russell A. Barkley • 2000
ADHD is a disorder of stopping, not of listening. The parenting reset that knowledge demands.
3.85
4k+
Taking Charge of Adult ADHD Summary
Taking Charge of Adult ADHD 88%
ADHD is a disorder of stopping, not of listening. The parenting reset that knowledge demands.
by Russell A. Barkley 2000
3.85
4k+ ratings
Hidden Figures
by Margot Lee Shetterly • 2016
One small language shift that gets kids to cooperate without yelling or threats.
3.96
116k+
Hidden Figures Summary
Hidden Figures 88%
One small language shift that gets kids to cooperate without yelling or threats.
by Margot Lee Shetterly 2016
3.96
116k+ ratings
Parenting With Love and Logic
by Foster W. Cline • 1990
Trade anger for empathy, give real choices, and let consequences teach what lectures never will.
4.04
14k+
Parenting With Love and Logic Summary
Parenting With Love and Logic 88%
Trade anger for empathy, give real choices, and let consequences teach what lectures never will.
by Foster W. Cline 1990
4.04
14k+ ratings
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Gifted Child
by Sarah Herbert Robbins • 2011
Your gifted child is intense and unevenly developing. Here's the parenting guide that actually fits.
3.61
67
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Gifted Child Summary
The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising a Gifted Child 87%
Your gifted child is intense and unevenly developing. Here's the parenting guide that actually fits.
by Sarah Herbert Robbins 2011
3.61
67 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 87%
Rules backfire with children. The case for trusting them with food, sleep, and screens.
by Aaron Stupple 2025
3.40
335 ratings
50 Rules Kids Won't Learn in School
by Charles J. Sykes • 2007
Fifty blunt lessons schools won't give you, from earning confidence to surviving a terrible boss.
3.70
283
50 Rules Kids Won't Learn in School Summary
50 Rules Kids Won't Learn in School 87%
Fifty blunt lessons schools won't give you, from earning confidence to surviving a terrible boss.
by Charles J. Sykes 2007
3.70
283 ratings
The Sensory-Sensitive Child
by Karen A. Smith • 2004
When defiance is really sensory overload: a framework for parents who have tried everything.
4.11
275
The Sensory-Sensitive Child Summary
The Sensory-Sensitive Child 87%
When defiance is really sensory overload: a framework for parents who have tried everything.
by Karen A. Smith 2004
4.11
275 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 87%
Stop punishing and distracting: the respectful way to set limits that preserves trust.
by Janet Lansbury 2014
4.26
12k+ 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 87%
The playbook that gets kids to listen without yelling, and opens them up without interrogation.
by Adele Faber 1980
4.27
39k+ ratings
Helping Your Child with PDA Live a Happier Life
by Alice Running • 2021
Standard autism advice backfires on PDA kids. A playbook built on fewer demands and real trust.
4.00
14
Helping Your Child with PDA Live a Happier Life Summary
Helping Your Child with PDA Live a Happier Life 87%
Standard autism advice backfires on PDA kids. A playbook built on fewer demands and real trust.
by Alice Running 2021
4.00
14 ratings
Teaching Kids to Think
by Darlene Sweetland • 2015
Every rescue teaches dependence. How stepping back builds the critical thinking kids need to thrive.
3.77
359
Teaching Kids to Think Summary
Teaching Kids to Think 87%
Every rescue teaches dependence. How stepping back builds the critical thinking kids need to thrive.
by Darlene Sweetland 2015
3.77
359 ratings
Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Autism Spectrum, Tourette's, Anxiety, and More!
by Martin L. Kutscher • 2005
When ADHD, anxiety, and autism travel together, treating one leaves the rest in charge.
4.08
446
Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Autism Spectrum, Tourette's, Anxiety, and More! Summary
Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Autism Spectrum, Tourette's, Anxiety, and More! 87%
When ADHD, anxiety, and autism travel together, treating one leaves the rest in charge.
by Martin L. Kutscher 2005
4.08
446 ratings
The Everyday Parenting Toolkit
by Alan E. Kazdin • 2013
Skip the punishment. A step-by-step method that shows you exactly what to reinforce instead.
4.25
295
The Everyday Parenting Toolkit Summary
The Everyday Parenting Toolkit 87%
Skip the punishment. A step-by-step method that shows you exactly what to reinforce instead.
by Alan E. Kazdin 2013
4.25
295 ratings
The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids with ADHD, Anxiety, and More
by Elaine Taylor-Klaus • 2020
Your kid's brain works differently. Coach it instead of directing it: the adhd and anxiety playbook.
4.10
469
The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids with ADHD, Anxiety, and More Summary
The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids with ADHD, Anxiety, and More 87%
Your kid's brain works differently. Coach it instead of directing it: the adhd and anxiety playbook.
by Elaine Taylor-Klaus 2020
4.10
469 ratings
Strong Mothers, Strong Sons
by Meg Meeker • 2014
Your son will eventually fight you. How to survive the battle and raise a man you admire.
3.91
3k+
Strong Mothers, Strong Sons Summary
Strong Mothers, Strong Sons 87%
Your son will eventually fight you. How to survive the battle and raise a man you admire.
by Meg Meeker 2014
3.91
3k+ ratings
Hold On to Your Kids
by Gordon Neufeld • 2004
When friends matter more than parents, curiosity fades and aggression rises. The way back.
4.15
12k+
Hold On to Your Kids Summary
Hold On to Your Kids 87%
When friends matter more than parents, curiosity fades and aggression rises. The way back.
by Gordon Neufeld 2004
4.15
12k+ ratings
Bringing Up Boys
by James C. Dobson • 2001
The boy brain is not a defective girl brain. A Christian psychologist on what sons actually need.
3.92
8k+
Bringing Up Boys Summary
Bringing Up Boys 87%
The boy brain is not a defective girl brain. A Christian psychologist on what sons actually need.
by James C. Dobson 2001
3.92
8k+ 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 87%
Your kid is melting down in aisle three. Respond without punishment, bribes, or losing your mind.
by Joanna Faber 2021
4.34
1k+ ratings
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child / Your Fussy Baby
by Marc Weissbluth • 2004
Sleep is a learned skill, not a given: sync soothing to biology, skip the tears.
3.95
311
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child / Your Fussy Baby Summary
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child / Your Fussy Baby 87%
Sleep is a learned skill, not a given: sync soothing to biology, skip the tears.
by Marc Weissbluth 2004
3.95
311 ratings
Free-Range Kids
by Lenore Skenazy • 2009
Crime is down, but children's freedom has collapsed. The numbers that let parents finally exhale.
3.88
8k+
Free-Range Kids Summary
Free-Range Kids 87%
Crime is down, but children's freedom has collapsed. The numbers that let parents finally exhale.
by Lenore Skenazy 2009
3.88
8k+ ratings
Positive Discipline
by Jane Nelsen • 1981
Stop punishing and start teaching: the discipline framework that builds capable, self-reliant kids.
4.24
4k+
Positive Discipline Summary
Positive Discipline 87%
Stop punishing and start teaching: the discipline framework that builds capable, self-reliant kids.
by Jane Nelsen 1981
4.24
4k+ ratings
12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD
by Russell A. Barkley • 2020
ADHD isn't defiance; your child's executive age trails 30% behind. What to do instead of punishment.
4.00
902
12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD Summary
12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD 87%
ADHD isn't defiance; your child's executive age trails 30% behind. What to do instead of punishment.
by Russell A. Barkley 2020
4.00
902 ratings
Parenting the Strong-Willed Child
by Kevin Hinckley • 2008
Rebellion starts years before a child walks away. Healing it requires something different entirely.
4.26
135
Parenting the Strong-Willed Child Summary
Parenting the Strong-Willed Child 87%
Rebellion starts years before a child walks away. Healing it requires something different entirely.
by Kevin Hinckley 2008
4.26
135 ratings
Taking Charge of ADHD
by Russell A. Barkley • 1995
A disorder of self-control, not attention: the complete guide to parenting a child with ADHD.
4.05
2k+
Taking Charge of ADHD Summary
Taking Charge of ADHD 87%
A disorder of self-control, not attention: the complete guide to parenting a child with ADHD.
by Russell A. Barkley 1995
4.05
2k+ ratings
The Child Code
by Danielle Dick • 2021
Your child's personality is written in DNA. Work with it rather than fight it.
3.79
163
The Child Code Summary
The Child Code 87%
Your child's personality is written in DNA. Work with it rather than fight it.
by Danielle Dick 2021
3.79
163 ratings
Late, Lost, and Unprepared
by Joyce Cooper-Kahn • 2008
Stop fighting with a child who isn't lazy. A practical plan for when structure beats scolding.
3.85
589
Late, Lost, and Unprepared Summary
Late, Lost, and Unprepared 87%
Stop fighting with a child who isn't lazy. A practical plan for when structure beats scolding.
by Joyce Cooper-Kahn 2008
3.85
589 ratings
Supernanny
by Jo Frost • 2005
Turn tantrums into teamwork: the routines, rules, and tone of voice that get kids cooperating.
3.76
1k+
Supernanny Summary
Supernanny 87%
Turn tantrums into teamwork: the routines, rules, and tone of voice that get kids cooperating.
by Jo Frost 2005
3.76
1k+ ratings
For Your Own Good
by Alice Miller • 1985
The parenting we defend may be the hidden origin of the violence we cannot explain.
4.25
2k+
For Your Own Good Summary
For Your Own Good 87%
The parenting we defend may be the hidden origin of the violence we cannot explain.
by Alice Miller 1985
4.25
2k+ ratings
Smart but Scattered
by Peg Dawson • 2009
Build the brain skills that turn a bright, disorganized kid into a focused, self-sufficient teen.
4.01
4k+
Smart but Scattered Summary
Smart but Scattered 87%
Build the brain skills that turn a bright, disorganized kid into a focused, self-sufficient teen.
by Peg Dawson 2009
4.01
4k+ ratings
How to Hug a Porcupine
by June Eding • 2009
Some people wear armor everywhere. How to reach the person inside.
3.09
3k+
How to Hug a Porcupine Summary
How to Hug a Porcupine 87%
Some people wear armor everywhere. How to reach the person inside.
by June Eding 2009
3.09
3k+ ratings
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