Parenting books, list

All parents want their children to grow up healthy and happy. Some trust their intuition, others turn to literature. Woman’s Day has compiled a list of the most read books on parenting.

“How to Raise a Happy Child: The Principle of Continuity.” By Jacques Ledloff

A more controversial book is hard to find. Some parents are inspired by her, others – sharply criticize. However, the majority recommends reading it to all expectant mothers and fathers.

American psychotherapist Jacques Ledloff spent 2,5 years with the Yequana Indians in the South American jungle. Using the example of their lives, customs and relationships with children, she shows the shortcomings in the process of educating Western civilization. Her philosophy is based on connection with nature, trust in intuition, the principle of continuity. For example, she strongly recommends a prolonged “manual period”, the deprivation of which negatively affects the development of the child. It is worth noting that today many mothers are not too lazy to carry babies in their arms, while using all kinds of slings and backpacks.

From Ledloff’s book, you can learn a lot of interesting things not only about relationships with children, but also about the adult imperfect world.

The baby, like the sage, lives in the eternal now. If a child is held in his arms, then he is infinitely happy, if not, then he experiences a state of melancholy, endless emptiness and despondency

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“Stop raising children – help them grow.” Authors – Zaryana and Nina Nekrasov

The authors of the book are a mother and daughter, a teacher and a journalist, who once learned from their own and other people’s experience, synthesized knowledge and invited readers to learn from their mistakes. The book is written in a simple, understandable language with a share of humor, read in one breath. It is also filled with various tests, assignments, workshops, experiments – you will not be bored.

One of the parts is devoted to how to properly love and understand children from 0 to 3 years old, the next section is about preschool children, schoolchildren, etc. In it, the authors tell what problems young parents may face and why, how to understand their child. Reading these chapters, many dads and mothers will recognize their babies and find answers to painful questions.

They, of course, beings are also intelligent, but … different. Difficulties begin when we communicate with them, proceeding from the “adult” mind, forgetting that the child is not yet mature enough

“A book for imperfect parents, or Life on a free topic.” Author – Irina Mlodik

Another handbook for many parents. Irina Mlodik is a psychologist who does not give recommendations, but rather reflects on the topic. It is useful not only for newly minted moms and dads, but also for people who are trying to understand their inner world, to understand why something in life does not work out. After all, most of the problems come from childhood.

Parents who have read Mlodik work first of all on themselves and, thanks to this, build relationships with their children.

If you are thinking of having children, answer yourself to this simple question: “Why did you decide to do this?” It will be best for the child himself if the list of reasons includes: “Just give life to another person”, “To be a witness and participant in the miracle of someone’s birth, becoming, life”

“The health of the child and the common sense of his relatives.” Author – Evgeny Komarovsky

A well-known pediatrician, whose advice many parents listen to. There are a lot of books on his account, videos on the Internet are countless. Moms and dads turn to Komarovsky when local doctors cannot give clear answers to their questions, which are accumulating like a snowball.

Acquaintance with the child should begin with this book even before his appearance. It contains a lot of practical advice: what should be a children’s room, is it possible to use diapers, how to bathe a baby correctly, whether a baby needs to be rocked, how much a baby should sleep, etc. whose time was different. This knowledge will help parents save a lot of nerve cells.

A happy child is, first of all, a healthy child and only then can he read and play the violin. A happy child is a child who has a mom and dad who find time not only to love this child, but also to love each other.

“How to speak so that children listen, and how to listen so that children speak.” Authors – Elaine Mazlish, Adele Faber

The authors are called specialists in the field of communication with children, who have received recognition not only from parents, but also from colleagues. The book promotes such a method as active listening, which, probably, thanks to the authors, has become especially popular among Russian moms and dads.

A remarkably large number of comics, tests, tasks with playing out certain situations that may arise in relations with children. Such a kind of practical guide to action. There are also disadvantages – frequent repetition of one thought in different words, a little extra chewing. But there are certainly rational grains. It is especially recommended for parents who have not been able to find a common language with their children for a long time.

It’s important to be sincere. Trying to be patient with a hurricane raging inside only works against me. Not only could I not be true to her, but also because I was “too good”, I subsequently got turned on and fell out on a child

“It’s too late after three.” Author – Masaru Ibuka

A Japanese engineer and one of the founders of Sony is seriously thinking about why some children learn easily, playfully, while others spend all their school years in poor students. The main conclusion he came to is that it takes up to three years to start learning, while the brain cells of the child are being formed.

The book is divided into short, easy-to-follow chapters. The author does not give specific ways on how to teach a one-year-old toddler to play the violin. He simply explains the benefits of early child development, which includes communication with the mother, and the environment, and the quantity / quality of toys, and family relationships. Even if parents do not intend to “spoil” their child’s childhood, forcing him to learn English, it will be useful to read this book at least for the sake of his own erudition.

I am often asked if early development helps nurture geniuses. I say no. The only goal of early development is to give the child such an education so that he has a deep mind and a healthy body, to make him smart and kind.

Children from Heaven. By John Gray

John Gray is the author of the famous bestseller Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. In relations with children, he prefers positive upbringing without punishment.

It also emphasizes five important principles:

· It is normal to be different from others.

· It’s okay to make mistakes.

· It is normal to show negative emotions.

· It’s okay to want more.

It’s okay to disagree, but remember that mom and dad are in charge.

All this is useful for those parents who are not ready to distribute spanking to their children, but at the same time do not want to spoil the tomboys.

Children don’t need us to guide or improve them, but their growth depends on our support. We must provide fertile soil on which to grow the fruits of their greatness. They can do the rest themselves.

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