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Parenting PicksParenting Picks<div class="ExternalClass8E16D91598E7430699BA327D4BC0FECE"><p>​They say it's the hardest job and any parent would agree.<br>New to the gig? Need a brush-up? Looking for a lifeline? Take a look at our picks for books that will set you on your way to becoming a more informed and more confident parent.</p><p>​<br></p></div>

 

 

 

 

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Baby 411 : your baby, birth to age 1Baby 411 : your baby, birth to age 1Brown, Ari, 1966- author.6930804Book9781889392721https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=baby%20411&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=ari&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=1
Caring for your baby and young childCaring for your baby and young childTrubo, Richard, author.4048772Book9780553393828https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=caring%20for%20baby%20young%20child&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=trubo&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=3
Connecting through talk : nurturing children's development with languageConnecting through talk : nurturing children's development with languageDickinson, David K., author.5740426Book9781681252315https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=connecting%20through%20talk&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=dickinson&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=4
Cribsheet : a data-driven guide to better, more relaxed parenting, from birth to preschoolCribsheet : a data-driven guide to better, more relaxed parenting, from birth to preschoolOster, Emily, author.5658245Book9780525559252https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=cribsheet&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=oster&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=6
Good inside : a guide to becoming the parent you want to beGood inside : a guide to becoming the parent you want to beKennedy, Becky (Psychologist), author.6764919Book9780063159488https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=good%20inside&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=becky&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=10
How toddlers thrive : what parents can do today for children ages 2-5 to plant the seeds of lifelong successHow toddlers thrive : what parents can do today for children ages 2-5 to plant the seeds of lifelong successKlein, Tovah P.6271334Book9781476735146https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=how%20toddlers%20thrive&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=tovah&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=12
No-drama discipline : the whole-brain way to calm the chaos and nurture your child's developing mindNo-drama discipline : the whole-brain way to calm the chaos and nurture your child's developing mindSiegel, Daniel J., 1957- author.4073750Book9780345548047https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=no-drama%20discipline&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=siegel&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=16
Oh crap! potty training : everything modern parents need to know to do it once and do it rightOh crap! potty training : everything modern parents need to know to do it once and do it rightGlowacki, Jamie, author.7603072Book9781668050019https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=oh%20crap%20potty&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=glowacki&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=17
Parenting with love and logic : teaching children responsibilityParenting with love and logic : teaching children responsibilityCline, Foster.3837375Book1576839540https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=parenting%20love%20logic&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=cline&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=1&searchid=18
Raising critical thinkers : a parent's guide to growing wise kids in the digital ageRaising critical thinkers : a parent's guide to growing wise kids in the digital ageBogart, Julie, 1961- author.6519967Book9780593192283https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=raising%20critical%20thinkers&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=bogart&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=19
Raising good humans : a mindful guide to breaking the cycle of reactive parenting and raising kind, confident kidsRaising good humans : a mindful guide to breaking the cycle of reactive parenting and raising kind, confident kidsClarke-Fields, Hunter, author.5853675Book9781684033881https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=raising%20good%20humans&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=hunter&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=20
Raising securely attached kids : using connection-focused parenting to create confidence, empathy, and resilienceRaising securely attached kids : using connection-focused parenting to create confidence, empathy, and resilienceHarwood, Eli, author.7819864Book9781632175465https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=raising%20securely%20attached&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=harwood&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=21
The Danish way of parenting : what the happiest people in the world know about raising confident, capable kidsThe Danish way of parenting : what the happiest people in the world know about raising confident, capable kidsAlexander, Jessica Joelle, author.4495018Book9780143111719https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=danish%20way%20of%20parenting&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=jessica&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=7
The Montessori toddler : a parent's guide to raising a curious and responsible human beingThe Montessori toddler : a parent's guide to raising a curious and responsible human beingDavies, Simone, author.5623521Book9781523506897https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=montessori%20toddler&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=simone&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=13
The bottom line for baby : from sleep training to screens, thumb sucking to tummy time--what the science saysThe bottom line for baby : from sleep training to screens, thumb sucking to tummy time--what the science saysBryson, Tina Payne, author.6074443Book9780593129968https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=bottom%20line%20baby&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=bryson&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=2
The co-parenting handbook : raising well-adjusted and resilient kids from little ones to young adults through divorce or separationThe co-parenting handbook : raising well-adjusted and resilient kids from little ones to young adults through divorce or separationBonnell, Karen, author.4971547Book9781632171467https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=the%20co-parenting%20handbook&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=bonnell&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=5
The explosive child : a new approach for understanding and parenting easily frustrated, chronically inflexible childrenThe explosive child : a new approach for understanding and parenting easily frustrated, chronically inflexible childrenGreene, Ross W., author.6349982Book9780063092464https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=explosive%20child&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=greene&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=8
The gift of failure : how the best parents learn to let go so their children can succeedThe gift of failure : how the best parents learn to let go so their children can succeedLahey, Jessica, author.5661250Book9780062299239https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=gift%20failure&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=lahey&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=9
The happiest baby on the block : the new way to calm crying and help your newborn baby sleep longerThe happiest baby on the block : the new way to calm crying and help your newborn baby sleep longerKarp, Harvey.4299581Book9780553393231https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=happiest%20baby%20block&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=karp&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=11
The read-aloud family : making meaningful and lasting connections with your kidsThe read-aloud family : making meaningful and lasting connections with your kidsMackenzie, Sarah, 1981- author.5108156Book9780310350323https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=read-aloud%20family&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=mackenzie&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=22
The whole-brain child : 12 revolutionary strategies to nurture your child's developing mindThe whole-brain child : 12 revolutionary strategies to nurture your child's developing mindSiegel, Daniel J., 1957-3952508Book9780553807912https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=whole-brain%20child&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=siegel&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=27
There are moms way worse than you : irrefutable proof that you are indeed a fantastic parentThere are moms way worse than you : irrefutable proof that you are indeed a fantastic parentBoozan, Glenn, author.6704820Book9781523515646https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=there%20are%20moms%20way%20worse&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=boozan&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=23
Tiny humans, big emotions : how to navigate tantrums, meltdowns, and defiance to raise emotionally Intelligent childrenTiny humans, big emotions : how to navigate tantrums, meltdowns, and defiance to raise emotionally Intelligent childrenCampbell, Alyssa Blask, author.7388937Book9780063306264https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=tiny%20humans%20big%20emotions&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=alyssa&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=24
Very intentional parenting : awakening the empowered parent withinVery intentional parenting : awakening the empowered parent withinDavis, Destini Ann, author.6769157Book9780744057065https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=very%20intentional%20parenting&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=destini&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=25
What to expect the first yearWhat to expect the first yearMurkoff, Heidi Eisenberg.4037756Book9780761181507https://catalog.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.35&type=Advanced&term=what%20to%20expect%20the%20first%20year&relation=ALL&by=TI&term2=heidi&relation2=ALL&by2=AU&bool1=AND&bool4=AND&limit=&sort=RELEVANCE&page=0&searchid=26