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10 Best Child Psychology Books

Goal: Find the best Child Psychology books according to the internet (not just one person's opinion).

Method:

  1. Search for "best child psychology books" and study the top 5+ pages.
  2. Add only the books mentioned 2+ times.
  3. Rank the results neatly here.

10 Best Child Psychology Books

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1

The Whole-Brain Child

12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind

by Daniel J. Siegel

Also recommended by:

Graham Duncan

2

How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen

A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7

by Joanna Faber

3

The Psychology Of The Child

by Jean Piaget

4

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

by Adele Faber

Also recommended by:

Brian Armstrong

5

No Bad Kids

Toddler Discipline Without Shame

by Janet Lansbury

Also recommended by:

Ezra Klein

6

Building Emotional Intelligence

Practices to Cultivate Inner Resilience in Children

by Linda Lantieri

7

How Children Develop

by Robert S. Siegler

8

Smart but Scattered

The Revolutionary "Executive Skills" Approach to Helping Kids Reach Their Potential

by Peg Dawson

9

The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog

And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist's Notebook

by Bruce D Perry

10

Therapy Games for Teens

150 Activities to Improve Self-Esteem, Communication, and Coping Skills

by Kevin Gruzewski

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