Parenting Book Recommendations

Hacker News users recommend evidence-based parenting books like NurtureShock, Cribsheet, and Brain Rules for Baby, while discussing reliable resources, challenges of contradictory advice, and personal experiences for new parents.

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ianai Jul 7, 2019 View on HN

Is there a book or reference for that kind of parenting?

mkonikov Sep 24, 2019 View on HN

I’d recommend the book NurtureShock (https://www.amazon.com/NurtureShock-New-Thinking-About-Child...)It has great chapters on sleep, race, praise and most interesting of all, how the ways in which our efforts to become perfect parents can backfire.

tomcam Apr 12, 2021 View on HN

Check out parent’s profile. Wish these books were around when my kids were young

mat_jack1 Feb 17, 2023 View on HN

Very useful guide for proper parenting. Thank you!

MarkMc May 28, 2013 View on HN

It sounds like you're going to be a great Dad!Perhaps not a hack, but I recommend reading the book, "How Children Succeed" - here's an extract: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=5721868And I wish you all the best!

throw0101a Aug 13, 2023 View on HN

Perhaps:* https://old.reddit.com/r/Parenting/wiki/recommended_reading

eba7keb Mar 5, 2020 View on HN

Yes - the contradicting advice is very real and overwhelming for parents. It is myth that there is "one way" to tackle most parenting things - there are too many factors at play (child temperament, parenting values, etc). Combining evidence-based advised with individualized support can actually help - but a blog/passive content can't do that. Thanks for checking us out! Would love to hear what you think!

thumbelina Jan 9, 2023 View on HN

Any parenting books you recommend? Thanks!

vp8989 Apr 6, 2021 View on HN

"sounds to me like raising a baby using a six-axis robotic arm"No it's like raising a baby using advice you read from books that are peer reviewed and revised over time vs. just listening to what your parents say.

toddsiegel Aug 15, 2015 View on HN

Do you have a link or book about this to share for a new parent?