Recommended Preschool
Parenting Books

Looking through bookstore at all the parenting books, a parent can become quite overwhelmed. There are books for every imaginable topic under the sun!

If there is one thing that I can’t get enough of (other than chocolate of course…), it would have to be reading and researching. I have read through almost the whole parenting section at the library, with only minimal overdue fines!

I have compiled a list of my favorites and reviewed them for you to give you a starting point. There are, certainly, many other wonderful and informative books out there. In fact, if you have read one that you just rave about, let me know about it by contacting me! I am always on the lookout for another good book.

The parenting books I have highlighted below are my personal opinions of course. I have included a form underneath each review so you can share your own opinions and thoughts. After you submit your vote, you’ll be able to see the results of each poll!

Parenting With Love and Logic
by Foster Cline & Jim Fay

This is probably my favorite of all the parenting books I’ve read. In fact, it’s so popular and I have so much to say about it, I’ve created a separate page just so I have lots of space to ramble! Read my review of Parenting With Love and Logic here. (**Link coming soon!**) But you can still vote here:

What Do You Think? Have You Read This Book? A I liked it too! B I didn't care for this book. C I haven't read it yet, but I'd like to. Your Thoughts

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Bringing Up Boys
by Dr. James Dobson

For any parents of boys, this is a MUST READ! Even if you don’t necessarily agree with Dr. Dobson’s religious or political views, you’ll still find his insights and advice indispensable.

I loved the chapters describing how boys and girls are fundamentally different and need to be treated as such. He also goes on to talk about the distinct, separate roles that mothers and fathers have with their sons.

This book certainly changed my view about why my son acts the way he does and how I should respond to him. I see my role differently now and I believe my relationship with him has improved.

A highly recommended parenting book!

What Do You Think? Have You Read This Book? A I liked it too! B I didn't care for this book. C I haven't read it yet, but I'd like to. Your Thoughts

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1-2-3 Magic
by Thomas W. Phelan

We read this parenting book when my daughter turned 2 and started testing our patience. I found the concept easy to grasp – if a child misbehaves, they are given the opportunity to correct their behavior before they are disciplined (with a time-out).

Once we taught the system to her, my daughter understood it very quickly. It was only a matter of 2 weeks or so before she started listening to us on the first warning.

The one downside that I will mention is that now that my daughter is 5, she is starting to manipulate the system. She knows that she gets several warnings before she gets a time-out and will sometimes push her limit. We have shortened her warnings to 2 now.

We still use the 1-2-3 Magic approach today, and my kids are 5 and 4. I appreciate having a system to use that helps me keep my cool and not argue with them. It’s also very easy to use, even in public!

What Do You Think? Have You Read This Book? A I liked it too! B I didn't care for this book. C I haven't read it yet, but I'd like to. Your Thoughts

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