Here is some amazing information and support to help you on your parenting journey! Most of the books have audio-book options – if you have a commute to work, I find this is a fantastic opportunity to have some quality uninterrupted time to absorb all of this
PARENTING BOOKS
Parent Effectiveness Training: The Proven Program for Raising Responsible Children by Dr. Thomas Gordon
Brain Rules for Baby (Updated and Expanded): How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five by John Medina
Oh Crap! Potty Training: Everything Modern Parents Need to Know to Do It Once and Do It Right by Jamie Glowacki
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel
Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting by Dr. Laura Markham
Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings: How to Stop the Fighting and Raise Friends for Life by Dr. Laura Markham
Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too by Adele Faber
Explosive Child, The: A New Approach For Understanding And Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children by Ross W. Greene PhD
How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character by Paul Tough
PARENTING WEBSITES
Aha! Parenting: Parenting Advice and Parenting Blog – Dr. Laura Markham, clinical psychologist, author of “The Peaceful Parents” book series
Ask Dr. Sears: The Trusted Resource for Parents – Dr. Bill Sears is a proponent of the attachment parenting philosophy; his website contains advice on Pregnancy and Childbirth, Parenting and Behavior, Feeding and Eating, and Health Concerns, plus special features and video tips
Becoming Peaceful: Transform Your Approach to Parenting – Lisa is an MSW and Certified Peaceful Parenting Coach, one of only 15 clinicians chosen worldwide for an intensive six month training with Dr. Laura Markham. I was lucky enough to attend several of her parenting workshops held in San Diego
Respectful Parent – Kelly is a Certified Parent Effectiveness Training Instructor and Parent Coach in San Diego; like myself she ditched the corporate world to stay at home with her kids