12 best parenting books

best parenting books

by Bryony Firth-Bernard |
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Raising a child without any sort of guidance can feel quite daunting, that’s why we’ve rounded up the best parenting books to help you navigate this new chapter in your life. With options concerning a whole host of topics from mental healthto race, home life, learning how to tame tantrums and keeping yourself calm, there really is something for everyone. Remember, not every book works well for every parent, which is why we’ve made sure our list is varied.

Here’s what we think are the best parenting books for 2022…

best parenting books - little book of mum hacks
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best parenting books - keep calm
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This baby guide written by mum-of-two, Dr Ellie, will help you stress less so you can actually

best parenting books - your baby week by week
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This isn't a 'how to' book, instead it's more of a 'what to expect'. It takes you through what you

best parenting books - nobody told me
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If you don't fancy a hardcore parenting kind of book, but still want an insightful, entertaining

Baby Bomb: A Relationship Survival Guide for New Parents by by Kara Hoppe and Stan Tatkin
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This one is all about you and your other half. Written by a psychologist and relationship expert,

Five Minute Mum: On the Go by Daisy Upton
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This is the ultimate companion to any journey, staycation or holiday and is full of games to keep

best parenting books - but why
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If you haven't already had them yet, you will soon but all parents experience tricky questions

best parenting books - Mummin It
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Full of bite-size chunks of information and time-saving tips, Mummin' It is a parenting and

best parenting books - know your worth
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We are huge fans of Anna Mathur and although this book isn't directly aimed at mums, we know

best-parenting-books-a-bump-in-the-road
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You may already know Elle's first Sunday Times bestselling book Ask Me His Name following the

best parenting books - tap to tidy
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If your as big a fan of singer and presenter [Stacey

Pregnant Then Screwed by Joeli Brearley
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