1. “Help me do it myself,” Maria Montessori
Maria Montessori - a psychologist and teacher originally from Italy, as well as the author world-famous educational methodology. In her book, she talks about how to awaken the craving for new knowledge in the kid, how to properly motivate him and help him achieve his goals. All material is conveyed through the prism of the Montessori principle, familiar to many mothers: parents must give the child complete freedom of action and expression. The author urges adults not to dictate their conditions to the crumbs and not to make decisions for him. According to Montessori, you need to leave the baby to himself, creating the right environment for his development.
2. “How to love a child”, Janusz Korczak
This book has a deep meaning, but it is written simply and clearly even for a layman in the field of psychology. Therefore, the text is read in one breath. More importantly, the author was able to uncover the inner world of the child and clarify the main controversial situations that parents face. The author devoted the main attention to the explanation and detailed answer to the question of how to truly love a baby and make him happy.
"How to love a child and make him happy?"
3. “The secret world of children in the space of the adult world”, Maria Osorina
At first, it may seem that the main theme of this book is not new. The author talks about the child's knowledge of the world around him using the most common objects and methods that all parents use. The book is noteworthy because in the course of the narrative, the importance and results of the influence of parental actions become clearer. How does a lullaby form ideas about space in a baby? Why do babies make “secrets” and “hiding places”? Why is a child afraid of being left alone at home and in unfamiliar places? In these matters, Maria Osorina just understands the pages of her book.
4. “Children are from heaven,” John Gray
The American John Gray is familiar to many as the author of the world bestselling book "Men from Mars, Women from Venus." He is not only a writer, but also a successful psychotherapist, who decided to share his opinion on how to raise children. The author suggests that parents stop demanding obedience from the child and gradually move to cooperation.
According to Gray, it is perfectly normal to make mistakes, to be different from others, to express negative emotions, disagree with others and wish for more. The author also seeks to convey to the readers the following thought: instead of trying to protect the child from all troubles, it is better to help him get through difficulties and learn how to cope with them.
5. “Your baby from birth to 2 years,” William and Martha Sears
A useful guide for a woman who recently became a mother for the first time. The authors not only describe all the subtleties of caring for a baby. They also answer the simplest questions: what method of feeding to choose, how often to bathe and feed the baby. Authors can be completely and completely trusted, because they have not one, or even two, but eight children!
6. “The new non-standard child”, Vladimir Levy
As a doctor of medicine and psychology, Levy shares keys that help to overcome educational difficulties, common problems of adolescents going through a period that is emotionally difficult. The author also deals with those first love and dependence on relationships with peers, which is manifested in different ways for everyone. The manual may be useful not only for deepening in child psychology, but also for understanding the attitude of parents to the child.
7. “Don't yell at children,” Daniele Novara
All psychologists insist that shouting at a child is unacceptable. Only in practice it is quite difficult to restrain oneself. No matter how old a child is, situations in which parents lose their temper remain inevitable. By this they only intensify the situation. Daniele Novara in his book explains that a cry can only be achieved by suppressing the personal qualities of the child or sharp protest in response. Therefore, the author seeks to teach parents to live correctly conflicts with children: not only do without abuse and mutual insults, but also learn a lesson from such situations for the future.
8. “How to Truly Love Your Baby,” Ross Campbell
The main idea of the author is to point out to parents an accessible way of raising a child. The material is supplied accordingly - very simple and understandable. Despite this, the text remains consistent and not without logic. In fact, this is a training manual on general parenting, which is not boring to read.
9. “How to raise a child happy,” Jean Ledloff
This book is read with enthusiasm by mothers and fathers in many countries of the world. It is unlikely that something could be more important than the desire to raise a happy child, creating coziness and harmony in the family. Ledloff in his book teaches parents how to build healthy, harmonious relationships with children.
10. “Stop raising children, help them grow”, Nina and Zaryana Nekrasova
The authors of this book urge parents to abandon the exhausting sense of duty, countless advice from knowledgeable relatives, others “so be necessary”, and instead make friends with their child. The child needs the love and understanding of the parents. Everything seems elementary? Check if you know how to do this. To help you, the authors have selected games, poems, tests.
