![]() | The Preschool Years by Ellen Galinsky
Buy new: $15.25 / Used from: $0.01 A great overall reference that has in-depth information on many specific topics. Great to thumb through. Sections have anecdotes, quotes from parents, information from experts, and helpful tips.
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![]() | The No-Cry Discipline Solution: Gentle Ways to Encourage Good Behavior Without Whining, Tantrums, and Tears (Pantley) by Elizabeth Pantley
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $7.33 My new favorite parenting book for this age group. I can't say enough good things about this book--extremely reassuring and practical. Full of useful tips and solutions to common challenges. Great section on managing parental anger.
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![]() | Your Three-Year-Old: Friend or Enemy by Louise Bates Ames
Buy new: $11.20 / Used from: $0.13 A must-read. Understanding where your child is developmentally is KEY to effective parenting. Very reassuring (this challenging new behavior is normal!). Tips are somewhat outdated.
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![]() | Your Four-Year-Old: Wild and Wonderful by Louise Bates Ames
Buy new: $11.20 / Used from: $0.01 Same as above.
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![]() | Between Parent and Child: The Bestselling Classic That Revolutionized Parent-Child Communication by Dr. Haim G Ginott
Buy new: $11.16 / Used from: $6.28 If you read only one parenting book, read this one. It really is *that* good. I use some of the techniques described in this book daily, and am able to avoid tantrums, etc., with great success.
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![]() | Positive Discipline for Preschoolers, Revised Second Edition: For Their Early Years - Raising Children Who Are Responsible, Respectful, and Resourceful by Jane Ed.D. Nelsen
Buy used from: $0.52 A wonderful parenting approach that will help you raise capable, confident children who have valuable life skills and strong initiative. Not a reference book--best read all the way through.
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![]() | The Pocket Parent by Gail Reichlin
Buy new: $8.76 / Used from: $3.83 An extremely handy parenting reference, with practical tips for handling specific situations effectively and respectfully. Topics include biting, tantrums, potty training, lying, and many many more.
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![]() | How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber
Buy new: $10.85 / Used from: $6.00 An excellent parenting book based on the work of the author of "Between Parent and Child." Great communication techniques; lots of examples.
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![]() | Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too by Adele Faber
Buy new: $11.16 / Used from: $3.90 Another great parenting book from the authors of "How to Talk So Kids Will Listen."
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![]() | The Magic Years: Understanding and Handling the Problems of Early Childhood by Selma H. Fraiberg
Buy new: $13.13 / Used from: $3.92 This is a wonderful look at the inner world of young children. It will help you understand your child.
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![]() | Protecting the Gift: Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe (and Parents Sane) by Gavin De Becker
Buy new: $10.40 / Used from: $4.90 This is an *excellent* book that I would recommend to all parents of children of any age. De Becker guides us to follow our intuition, face reality, and avoid becoming fearful.
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![]() | Raising Lifelong Learners: A Parent's Guide by Lucy Calkins
Buy new: $12.38 / Used from: $1.00 If you want to know what you can do to support your child's education at home, this book is for you. It is filled with excellent ideas. I *highly* recommend this one.
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![]() | Children at Play: Using Waldorf Principles to Foster Childhood Development by Heidi Britz-Crecelius
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $4.49 Such a lovely book! You will yearn to give your child the freedom of yesteryear. Filled with inspiration and wonderful ideas for supporting creative play. More an essay format than how-to.
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![]() | Learning All The Time by John Holt
Buy new: $10.76 / Used from: $4.28 Interesting look at how young children learn, and how traditional education can squelch their natural drives. Strong bias in favor of homeschooling, which is not my thing, but interesting nonetheless.
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![]() | Montessori Play And Learn: A Parent's Guide to Purposeful Play from Two to Six by Lesley Britton
Buy new: $14.93 / Used from: $4.00 A nice introduction to using Montessori principles in the home. Discusses how to set up each main area of your home, and clearly explains simple educational activities grouped by subject area.
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![]() | Preschool Art: It's the Process, Not the Product by MaryAnn Kohl
Buy new: $17.72 / Used from: $8.23 Well-organized, easy-to-use book filled with great art activities for young children.
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![]() | The Read-Aloud Handbook: Fifth Edition (Read-Aloud Handbook) by Jim Trelease
Buy used from: $0.01 An excellent guide that covers the importance of reading, how to include reading in your child's daily life, and which books are best for reading aloud for each age group.
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![]() | Saving Dinner: The Menus, Recipes, and Shopping Lists to Bring Your Family Back to the Table by Leanne Ely
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $5.49 I love this cookbook. My three-year old eats just about everything in here. Offers weekly menus for each season, and a shopping list for each week. Easy to use. Great, quick, healthy meals.
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![]() | You Are Your Child's First Teacher: What Parents Can Do With and For Their Chlldren from Birth to Age Six by Rahima Baldwin Dancy
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $5.45 Written by a Waldorf educator. Excellent ideas for discipline, routines, activities, etc.
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![]() | Oppenheim Toy Portfolio 2006 Edition: The Best Toys, Books, DVDs & Music for Kids by Joanne Oppenheim
Buy new: $10.20 / Used from: $0.01 A useful guide to have around when selecting conventional toys. Comes in handy when buying birthday gifts for children of all ages.
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![]() | Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child by Janet Zand
Buy new: $15.57 / Used from: $11.00 A good reference that includes natural and homeopathic remedies to common childhood ailments in addition to conventional remedies.
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![]() | The Intentional Family: Simple Rituals to Strengthen Family Ties by William J. Doherty
Buy new: $11.86 / Used from: $4.49 This is the perfect time in your child's life to establish the family culture that will define his or her childhood.
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![]() | Everyday Blessings: The Inner Work of Mindful Parenting by Myla Kabat-zinn
Buy new: $10.88 / Used from: $3.97 The ideas presented in this book have helped me maintain my sanity and even find joy during many challenging parenting moments.
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![]() | Perfect Parenting by Elizabeth Pantley
Buy new: $10.17 / Used from: $2.32 Another good reference. Extensive and detailed topics are arranged alphabetically. Each topic includes an explanation, things to consider, and a number of possible solutions.
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