15 Parenting Books That Are Actually Worth Reading

All parents can agree that raising a child is no easy feat. Luckily, these books provide helpful insight to help you get them from the newborn stage all the way up to being a full-blown adult. Sift through them when you have a minute to spare (we know it's not often!) and hopefully parenting will feel just a smidge easier.

$13

SHOP NOW

You're probably thinking, 'I could never hate him!" But with a new child around, relationships can sometimesfall by the wayside. Dunn's advice can help you get off that slippery slope.

$26

SHOP NOW

Co-parenting with your ex can be tough, especially if a new partner enters the picture. This book from singer-songwriter Mashonda Tifrere details how one-on-one dinners and small acts of kindness helped her learn how to make it work with her ex (music producer Swizz Beatz) and wife Alicia Keys.

$12

SHOP NOW

Before doling out princess dresses to your daughter and monster trucks to your son, read this parenting book. It will help you focus on and cultivate the unique strengths and interests of your child sans gender stereotypes.

$14

SHOP NOW

When Scandinavian-born McGurk moved to Indiana with her American husband and kids, she was surprised by the lack of outdoor fun for kids - especially when she was fined because her children played in a creek. In this book, she explores the idea of children being healthier and happier by embracing Scandinavia's mantra:"There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes."

$16

SHOP NOW

Pregnancy isn't all sunshine and roses, which is why singer Kelly Rowland teamed up with her OB/GYN to create a guide that sheds light on the less-than-glamourous parts of becoming a parent.

$8

SHOP NOW

Does your kid ignore the rule of not drawing on the walls, no matter how many times you remind him it's a no-no? Faber and King offer strategies in this parenting book that help messages get through to littles ones aged between two and seven, along with how to foster a cooperative spirit within them.

$5

SHOP NOW

If you're worried about being a helicopter parent, Lytchott-Haims has powerful insight from teachers and experts that explain how being one does more harm than good - and how you can break the habit.

$14

SHOP NOW

Breastfeeding at work isn't easy, and many moms have had to go to extreme lengths to pump in a less-than-mom-friendly office environment. That's why Shortall put together this survival guide that helps new moms learn how to deal with the pitfalls of going back to work after maternity leave.

$7

SHOP NOW

If you're struggling to get your tot to go on the pot, let potty-training expert Jamie Clowacki help you out with her six-step method that'll get them out of diapers once and for all.

$12

SHOP NOW

With the rise of social media and cyberbullying, middle and high school can feel like a battlefield for kids. This parenting offers actionable steps for parents to help raise strong, confident and, most importantly, kind daughters.

$10

SHOP NOW

This guidebook to daily zen features 40 bite-sized lessons that show you how to create mindfulness amidst the day-to-day of being a parent.

$11

SHOP NOW

Before you fly off the rails the next time you kid misbehaves, pick up this parenting book. Seigel and Bryson offer smart strategies for how to discipline your child - and nix the tantrums – without compromising your sanity.

$11

SHOP NOW

This relatable guide for solo parents has tips for tackling work, money, and dating when you don't have a partner to help handle parenting duties.

$10

SHOP NOW

This book is meant to be shared with your kids, so if they're struggling with bullying, hand it over and they'll learn practical tips for how to deal when specific words or actions are hurled in their direction.

$14

SHOP NOW

When your kids transform into teenagers, it can seem like they turned into a different person overnight. This parenting book will help you guide them with love, support, and encouragement as they veer toward independence.