Until you’ve consumed all of the best Child Discipline books, can you even claim to be a true fan?
1. No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind (2016)
Highlighting the fascinating link between a child’s neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehavior, No-Drama Discipline provides an effective, compassionate road map for dealing with tantrums, tensions, and tears—without causing a scene. Defining the true meaning of the “d” word (to instruct, not to shout or reprimand), the authors explain how to reach your child, redirect emotions, and turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth. By doing so, the cycle of negative behavior (and punishment) is…
2. 1-2-3 Magic: 3-Step Discipline for Calm, Effective, and Happy Parenting (2016)
“Dr. Phelan’s strategies have seen a resurgence in the parenting world. Maybe that’s why you feel like everywhere you go, you keep overhearing other moms say to their misbehaving children, ‘That’s one. That’s two. That’s three.’ And then you watch in disbelief as their kid actually stops!” ― PopSugar MomsAre you the parent of a strong-willed child? Is bedtime a nightly battle? Are you looking to discipline without stress?Since kids don’t come with a manual, 1-2-3 Magic is the next best thing. Dr. Thomas Phelan has developed a quick, simple and…
3. The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind (2012)
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The authors of No-Drama Discipline and The Yes Brain explain the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures in this pioneering, practical book. “Simple, smart, and effective solutions to your child’s struggles.”—Harvey Karp, M.D. In this pioneering, practical book, Daniel J. Siegel, neuropsychiatrist and author of the bestselling Mindsight, and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson offer a revolutionary approach to child rearing with twelve key strategies that foster healthy brain…
4. Toddler Discipline for Every Age and Stage: Effective Strategies to Tame Tantrums, Overcome Challenges, and Help Your Child Grow (2018)
Toddler Discipline for Every Age and Stage offers practical, age-appropriate toddler discipline strategies for managing the everyday challenges of toddlerhood and guiding your child to becoming their best self.Toddlers are constantly changing, and they can easily become overwhelmed by it all. When faced with the meltdowns that toddlers are famous for, it can be difficult to know which toddler discipline techniques will best help your child grow into a stronger, kinder person. Toddler Discipline for Every Age and Stage delivers essential toddler discipline tools for dealing…
5. How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk (2012)
The ultimate “parenting bible” (The Boston Globe) with a new foreword—and available as an ebook for the first time—a timeless, beloved book on how to effectively communicate with your child from the #1 New York Times bestselling authors.Internationally acclaimed experts on communication between parents and children, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish “are doing for parenting today what Dr. Spock did for our generation” (Parent Magazine). Now, this bestselling classic includes fresh insights and suggestions as well as the author’s time-tested methods to solve common problems and build…
6. Explosive Child, The: A New Approach For Understanding And Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children (2014)
A groundbreaking approach to understanding and parenting children who frequently exhibit severe fits of temper and other intractable behaviors, from a distinguished clinician and pioneer in this field.What’s an explosive child? A child who responds to routine problems with extreme frustration—crying, screaming, swearing, kicking, hitting, biting, spitting, destroying property, and worse. A child whose frequent, severe outbursts leave his or her parents feeling frustrated, scared, worried, and desperate for help. Most of these parents have tried everything-reasoning, explaining, punishing, sticker charts, therapy,…
7. Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child, Revised and Expanded 2nd Edition: Eliminating Conflict by Establishing CLEAR, Firm, and Respectful Boundaries (2013)
Disruptive misbehavior, constant power struggles, manipulative or aggressive behavior–the challenges facing parents and teachers of strong-willed children can seem overwhelming at times. That’s why thousands of parents and educators have turned to the solutions in Setting Limits With Your Strong-Willed Child. This revised and expanded second edition offers the most up-to-date alternatives to punishment and permissiveness–moving beyond traditional methods that wear you down and get you nowhere, and zeroing in on what really works so parents can use…
8. Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart: Building Faith, Wisdom, and Character in the Messes of Daily Life (2016)
Did you know that the way we deal (or don’t deal) with our kids’ misbehavior shapes their beliefs about themselves, the world, and God? Therefore it’s vital to connect with their hearts–not just their minds–amid the daily behavior battles.With warmth and grace, Jim and Lynne Jackson, founders of Connected Families, offer four tried-and-true keys to handling any behavioral issues with love, truth, and authority. You will learn practical ways to communicate messages of grace and truth, how to discipline in a way that motivates your child, and how to keep your relationship strong, not…
9. The New Strong-Willed Child (2017)
The New Strong-Willed Child is the resource you need―a classic bestseller completely rewritten, updated, and expanded for a new generation of parents and teachers. Challenging as they are to raise, strong-willed children can grow up to be men and women of strong character―if lovingly guided with understanding and the right kind of discipline. Find out what Dr. James Dobson, today’s most trusted authority on parenting, has to say about what makes strong-willed children the way they are; shaping the will while protecting the spirit; avoiding the…
10. Positive Discipline: The Classic Guide to Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline, Responsibility, Cooperation, and Problem-Solving Skills (2006)
For twenty-five years, Positive Discipline has been the gold standard reference for grown-ups working with children. Now Jane Nelsen, distinguished psychologist, educator, and mother of seven, has written a revised and expanded edition. The key to positive discipline is not punishment, she tells us, but mutual respect. Nelsen coaches parents and teachers to be both firm and kind, so that any child–from a three-year-old toddler to a rebellious teenager–can learn creative cooperation and self-discipline with no loss of dignity. Inside you’ll discover how to• bridge…
11. How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7 (2017)
A must-have guide for anyone who lives or works with young kids, with an introduction by Adele Faber, coauthor of How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, the international mega-bestseller The Boston Globe dubbed “The Parenting Bible.”For nearly forty years, parents have turned to How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk for its respectful and effective solutions to the unending challenges of raising children. Now, in response to growing demand, Adele’s daughter, Joanna Faber, along with Julie King, tailor How to Talk’s powerful communication skills to parents of children ages…
Best Child Discipline Books: The Ultimate Collection
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Positive Discipline: The First Three Years, Revised and Updated Edition: From Infant to Toddler--Laying the Foundation for Raising a Capable, Confident Child
Author(s): Jane Nelsen, Cheryl Erwin, Roslyn Ann Duffy
Publisher: Harmony, Year: 24 Feb 2015, Size: 11 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2429505
1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12
Author(s): Thomas W. Phelan
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Year: 2016, Size: 10 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2482819
No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind
Author(s): Daniel J. Siegel, Tina Payne Bryson
Publisher: Bantam Books, Year: 2014, Size: 14 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 1281893
Mindful Discipline: A Loving Approach to Setting Limits and Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child
Author(s): Shapiro, Shauna; White, Chris; PhD, Christine Carter; D, Dean Ornish M
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, Year: 2014, Size: 2 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2075391
Difficult Behavior in Early Childhood: Positive Discipline for PreK-3 Classrooms and Beyond
Author(s): Ronald Mah
Publisher: Corwin, Year: 2012, Size: 3 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 2175626
1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 212
Author(s): Thomas W. Phelan
Publisher: Parent Magic, Year: 2010, Size: 5 Mb, Download: epub
ID: 2556401
1-2-3 Magic for Christian Parents: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12
Author(s): Thomas W. Phelan PhD, Chris Webb MS MA
Publisher: Parentmagic, Inc., Year: 2007, Size: 2 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 515828
Guiding Children's Behavior: Developmental Discipline in the Classroom (Early Childhood Education Series (Teachers College Pr))
Author(s): Eileen S. Flicker, Janet Andron Hoffman
Publisher: , Year: 2006, Size: 609 Kb, Download: pdf
ID: 525323
Smart Discipline(R): Fast, Lasting Solutions for Your Child's Self-Esteem and Your Peace of Mind
Author(s): Larry Koenig
Publisher: , Year: 2004, Size: 772 Kb, Download: pdf
ID: 454014
1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children , 3rd Edition
Author(s): Thomas W. Phelan PhD
Publisher: , Year: 2004, Size: 3 Mb, Download: pdf
ID: 581698
Please note that this booklist is not errorless. Some books are truly hot items according to USA Today, others are composed by unknown writers. On top of that, you can always find additional tutorials and courses on Coursera, Udemy or edX, for example. Are there any other relevant books you could recommend? Drop a comment if you have any feedback on the list.