Great Books for Parents about Emotional Development
1. The Whole-Brain Child By: Daniel J. Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson Explains how children’s brains develop and how parents can support emotional regulation using 12 practical strategies. 2. How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk By: Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish Communication strategies that promote empathy and emotional awareness. 3. Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids By: Dr. Laura Markham Emotionally connected parenting that reduces conflict and promotes regulation. 4. The Emotional Life of the Toddler By: Alicia F. Lieberman A deep dive into toddler emotions and how to respond supportively. 5. Parenting from the Inside Out Daniel J. Siegel & Mary Hartzell Helps parents understand their own childhood to better support their child’s emotional needs. 6. Brain-Body Parenting By: Mona Delahooke Uses polyvagal theory and neuroscience to help children with emotional and behavioural regulation.