List of Discipline Books for Parents

Though it may have been hard to imagine when you held your baby for the first time, that sweet, angelic infant will have days where he seems a little less sweet. Whether you are battling with the temper tantrums of the terrible-twos, arguing with a back-talking tween or trying to set limits with an argumentative teen, proper discipline techniques need to be in every parent̵7;s back pocket. Thankfully, there is an arsenal of parenting books to help you through every stage of parenting, so select the style and age-range that best fits your family and get to reading.

  1. Toddler

    • Disciplining your tot is a unique challenge as they the lack logic, comprehension and self-awareness that older children are better equipped with. The following is a list of books by the experts to get you started: 1-2-3- Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12, by Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D; Good Enough Parenting: The Sensible Discipline Guide for New Parents (Toddlers and Young Children from Ages 1-6), by Lisl Fair; Positive Discipline: The First Three Years: From Infant to Toddler̵2;Laying the Foundation for Raising a Capable, Confident Child, by Jane Nelsen, Ed.D, Cheryl Erwin and Rosyln Ann Duffy; Toddler Discipline: The Toddler Parenting Guide Book During Those Happy Toddler Years, by Rhonda Hart; and Parenting Books Guide: Quick Secrets for Parenting Toddlers, Easy Toddler Discipline Tips and Help for Toddler Behavior Problems, by Monica McBride.

    Older Children

    • Once you̵7;ve survived toddlerhood, it may be time to rethink your discipline techniques now that your child is a little bit older. Some helpful books to guide you through this new phase include: Kid Cooperation: How to Stop Yelling, Nagging & Pleading and Get Kids to Cooperate, by Elizabeth Pantley; How to Discipline Kids without Losing Their Love and Respect, by Jim Fay; Boundaries with Kids: How Healthy Choices Grow Healthy Children, by Henry Cloud and John Townsend; and Rules that Work!: Effective Discipline for Children Book, by Nancy Sander.

    Teens

    • The teen years are hard on parent and teen alike, if you have a defiant teen you may be pulling your hair out trying to figure out the best way to rein him in. Luckily, there is a lot of advice to help you through these trying years: Your Defiant Teen: 10 Steps to Resolve Conflict and Rebuild Your Relationship, by Russell A Barkley, Ph.D., and Arthur L. Robin, Ph.D.; Parenting Teens With Love & Logic, by Foster Cline and Jim Fay; Positive Discipline for Teenagers: Empowering Your Teen and Yourself Through Kind and Firm Parenting, by Jane Nelsen, Ed.D.; Good Discipline, Great Teens, by Dr. Ray Guarendi; and Parenting Teenagers 101: Discipline Your Kids with Love and Care, by Jennifer Simmons.

    General Discipline

    • Some books are designed to take you through multiple stages and inform your general parenting philosophy, they include: The Discipline Book: How to Have A Better-Behaved Child From Birth to Age Ten, by William Sears, M.D. and Martha Sears, R.N.; Positive Discipline: The Classic Guide to Helping Children Develop Self-Discipline, Responsibility, Cooperation, and Problem Solving Skills, by Jane Nelse, Ed.D; Discipline Without Disress: 135 Tools for Raising Caring, Responsible Children Without Time-out, Spanking, Punishment or Bribery, by Judy Arnall; and The NEW Strong-Willed Child: Birth Through Adolescence, by Dr. James Dobson.

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