When I go out for a Mom’s Night Out, I always throw one or two books in my bag. You never know when everyone else won’t show and it’ll be just be me… Alone… In a coffeehouse… With no interruptions.
Seriously though, we’re responsible for educating these children and for molding them (or trying to, at least) into responsible adults. But, since we are still surrounded by children (and their messes), we don’t have tons of time.
That’s why we need practical and relatable parenting books.
So, when we started on this homeschool adventure, I gathered a large stack of parenting books for homeschoolers. I’m a researcher by nature. I feel most comfortable when I’ve gathered bucketfuls of information.
Just in case you’re the same way, here are some of my favorite books from my researching these past few months.
Books About Parenting
Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings is one of the rare practical books written to parents. This book starts with the idea that we can be more peaceful parents (and therefore, introduce peacefulness in our homes) by developing deep connections with our children.
And more than just that transformative idea, this book is full of practical steps you can take and scripts you and your children can repeat.
Even while I was just one third into reading this book, I started applying what I was reading and saw quick results. And now, after a several more weeks, I’ve noticed a subtle but real change in the temperature of my home.
If you want to change your child’s behavior, consider the feelings and needs driving it.
Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings by Laura Markham
Teaching From Rest: A Homeschooler’s Guide to Unshakeable Peace was one of the top recommended homeschooling books to me when we started our own adventure.
It’s filled with encouragement to parents who are tired and overwhelmed with the responsibility of holding their child’s education in their hands. And, it offers practical and helpful tips to attain peace and rest even in the midst of homeschooling.
Books About Developing Your Childrens’ Potential
The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives is a great encouragement to parents to become their child’s coaches. If we want our children to grown into fully functional and successfully independent adults, we must be helping them take each tiny step towards that goal.
Stixrud and Johnson balanced the research describing their philosophy and practical suggestions to help parents tackle the daily issues with their own child.
Creating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change the World – Just like many parents, I want my kids to be successful. But that doesn’t mean that I want them to focus on earning a high salary. I would love for my kids improve some aspect of human life; I’d love for them to be innovators.
Tony Wagner adresses that desire in this book and offers suggestions to parents and teachers on how to help develop the skills and passion necessary for today’s children to become future innovators.
Books About Creating an Enriching Homeschool Environment
The Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life is the newest book in my list. Being the cheapskate I am, I checked out the library’s version first. I didn’t get past the first few chapters when I realized I needed my own copy just so I could highlight every page. Julie has created an amazing resource!
Part encouragement, part brainstorming partner, this book is a must for homeschooling parents who want to create a learning lifestyle that is unique to the needs and desires of their own family.
When you’ve finished with The Brave Learner, be sure to hop over to her podcast and website for even more of Julie’s wisdom. Your children will thank you for it.
So, how about you? What are some of your favorite parenting books that new homeschoolers should read? I’d love to see what’s on your bedside stands in the comments below.
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