A practical and engaging guide for parents, caregivers and educators of young children. Building on the bestselling How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, this book adapts communication strategies specifically for children aged 2 to 7. Through real-life examples, humour and practical tools, the authors help adults respond to challenging behaviour, support emotional development and encourage cooperation without threats, punishment or power struggles.

Why we recommend it: Offers realistic strategies for everyday parenting challenges such as tantrums, bedtime battles, sibling conflict and resistance to routines. The book helps parents build strong, respectful relationships while supporting young children to develop confidence, self-regulation and problem-solving skills.

A practical and highly regarded parenting guide that helps parents communicate with children in ways that build cooperation, confidence and mutual respect. Through real-life examples and easy-to-use strategies, the authors show how to acknowledge children's feelings, encourage problem-solving, support independence and reduce conflict at home. The book focuses on strengthening relationships through empathy, respectful communication and understanding.

Why we recommend it: Provides parents with practical tools for everyday conversations, helping children feel heard and valued while developing responsibility, resilience and positive communication skills. The approaches can be used with children of different ages and in a wide range of family situations.

A practical guide for parents navigating the teenage years. Using real-life examples and accessible strategies, the authors show how to build trust, encourage open communication, manage conflict respectfully, and support teens in making responsible decisions. The book helps parents listen with empathy while maintaining clear expectations and strong family relationships.

Why we recommend it: Supports parents in developing positive communication skills that strengthen relationships and create opportunities for meaningful conversations about the challenges and opportunities of adolescence.

Find out how you can tackle the sometimes difficult subject of sex in a way that encourages your child to open up, be honest, and not feel ashamed. This modern guide helps you confidently discuss 70 essential sex education topics.

In this groundbreaking book, the bestselling author of Parenting from the Inside Out and The Whole-Brain Child shows parents how to turn one of the most challenging developmental periods in their children’s lives into one of the most rewarding.

Although aimed at teens, this book is also a brilliant resource for parents to understand what inclusive, affirming sex education looks like.

A provocative inquiry into how we teach our children about bodies, sex, relationships and equality -- with revelatory, practical takeaways from the author's research and eye-opening observations from the world-famous Dutch approach.