First Parents

One of Library Journal’s Best Books of 2025 A fresh, no-nonsense parenting guide that shows you how to become a great parent (even if you didn’t have one yourself). Many of us didn’t have a perfect childhood. But it’s never too late (or too early!) to transform into the parent you were...

More than 1.3 million copies sold worldwide! “A wonderful book”―Richard Osman “If you're determinedly not a self-help kind of reader (like me), make an exception for [this book]. And if you're not a parent, don't dismiss it. The message is one of non-judgmental kindness.”―Vogue...

Real Help for Real Moments in Foster Care When you don’t know what to do, this book is here to help. Parenting a child in foster care comes with unique challenges that most parenting books don’t cover. Between trauma responses, court dates, system constraints, and well-meaning advice that...

Having your first child is terrifying. You know people have been having babies forever, so it can't be that hard—but then again, everyone won't stop telling you how impossibly hard it will be. You know your life is about to change drastically, but you don't quite understand what that means. You think you want to be a parent, but... what if you don't like it? And if that weren't enough stress, the minute the social media algorithm even suspects you might be pregnant, you're bombarded with ads designed to keep you afraid: Buy this or your baby will never sleep. Buy this or your baby won't ...

Read by the author NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER USA TODAY BESTSELLER "Wise, compassionate, and enormously relevant, this book offers parents a powerful new framework for raising emotionally healthy, resilient boys.” — Dr. Laura Markham, author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids Raising...

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER An Instant Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and Indie Bestseller “This book is for any parent who has ever struggled under the substantial weight of caregiving—which is to say, all of us. Good Inside is not only a wise and practical guide to raising...

3 Books in 1—The Complete New Dad Guide from Pregnancy to Toddlerhood Becoming a dad changes everything. One minute you're navigating pregnancy. Then you're learning how to care for a newborn. Before long, you're dealing with tantrums, routines, boundaries, and an energetic toddler. New Dad...

From baby nurse to the stars, a step-by-step plan to managing sleep and feeding issues to survive—and enjoy—the first six weeks of your newborn baby's life. Have you ever wondered why celebrities look so rested in such a short time after giving birth? The answer: baby specialists like Helen...

Lighten your mental load and end mom burnout for good with a new kind of parenting book that teaches your kids to notice what needs to be done at home—and do it—without waiting to be asked. You’re sick of the constant push-and-pull to get your kids to clean (which, let’s be real, often...

Toddlers don’t come with a manual, but here’s the next best thing. We’re Parenting a Toddler! is a comprehensive guide to parenting toddlers, with tons of practical strategies and sympathy for first-time parents. Get sound advice and funny stories from a four-time parent who’s been in the toddler trenches, covering key situations from eating, sleeping, and tantrums, to potty training, communication, and so much more.

From the bestselling author of If Something Happens to Me , which AudioFile called "thoroughly engaging from beginning to end," comes one of the year’s most anticipated thrillers. This program features an author's note and acknowledgments read by the author. In the glow of their children’s...

The pregnancy’s over and the baby’s here…what’s a dad supposed to do? Put your other new dad books away - We’re Parents! is going to help you be the best dad (and partner) you can be. Wondering how to burp your newborn? Not sure how to get them to try solids? Desperate to get them to sleep? Adrian Kulp (a four-time dad himself) offers fast, fun, and easy-to-digest advice that other new dad books don’t, making it simple for you to step up and do your part as a brand-new dad. 

HOW TO DEAL WITH GRIEF OF LOSING A PARENT. THE C.A.R.E. FORWARD METHOD. A Practical, Science-Informed Guide to Handling Guilt, Regret, Emotional Waves, Family Changes, and the First Steps Toward Life After Loss You don't have to stop loving your parent to start living again. Losing a mother or father changes more than your emotions. It can affect your sleep, your concentration, your family, your work, and your sense of who you are. Most grief books are written for everyone who has lost anyone. This one is written for you: an adult trying to work out how to live in a world that no longer ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In the tradition of Paul Tough’s How Children Succeed and Wendy Mogel’s The Blessing of a Skinned Knee, this groundbreaking manifesto focuses on the critical school years when parents must learn to allow their children to experience the disappointment and...

It’s time to change the way we see babies. Drawing on principles developed by the educator Dr Maria Montessori, The Montessori Baby shows how to raise your baby from birth to age one with love, respect, insight, and a surprising sense of calm. Cowritten by Simone Davies, author of the...

"Help your firstborn welcome a new baby with love, not jealousy." Preparing your child for a sibling can feel overwhelming. Tantrums, clinginess, regression – and you’re running on half the sleep you used to get. This practical guide for parents expecting baby #2 or #3 gives you step-by-step strategies to make the transition smoother for everyone. Inside The Firstborn and the Newborn, you’ll discover how to: Prepare toddlers and preschoolers for a new sibling so they feel secure, not replaced Handle firstborn jealousy and regression with calm, proven parenting techniques Spot early ...

Mr. Darcy needs a wife, and Elizabeth Bennet is the only woman desperate enough to say yes. When Lady Amelia Apethorpe, avowed spinster and notorious novelist, dies in a carriage accident, she leaves her two-year-old son and her scandalous manuscripts to her good friend, Fitzwilliam Darcy. Elizabeth’s father is dying, the entail looms, and Longbourn’s roof leaks waterfalls. She marries Darcy to save her family, expecting duty and no devotion. Instead, she loses her heart to a solemn little boy who calls her “Lizba,” builds walls instead of towers, and befriends snails. Worse still, ...

Read by the author USA TODAY BESTSELLER “In this insightful and compassionate book, Dr. Shefali helps parents understand the immense pressures girls face today... A timely and important book for every parent of girls.” — Dr. Laura Markham, author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids Raising...

From the author of Expecting Better, The Family Firm, and The Unexpected an economist's guide to the early years of parenting. “Both refreshing and useful. With so many parenting theories driving us all a bit batty, this is the type of book that we need to help calm things down.” —LA Times...

The baby and toddler years are a wild ride. Consider this book your essential guidewith comprehensive information on infant and toddler health and development from top pediatric experts at Mayo Clinic who have real-life parenting experience. Inside you'll find expert recommendations and...