Useful Parenting Resources (ever expanding)
With so much to wade through on the internet, here are some tried and true resources that I have found helpful so far. Hopefully they can act as a starting point as you search for answers to your questions too!
Baby stage:
Books:
Baby Love by Robin Barker - sometimes you need a hard-copy to look at. This is a comprehensive reference book for when you don’t know what to do
Websites:
Taking Cara Babies - https://takingcarababies.com/ - this has been recommended time and again by mums in my circles who have had babies in recent times. A great road-map to prepare you for what’s ahead, especially looking after your newborn.
Busy Toddler (baby section) - ideas for activities you can do with your babies once they are ready to explore! https://busytoddler.com/category/baby/
Toddlers and Preschoolers:
Books:
Making the Terrible Twos Terrific by John Rosemond
No Drama Discipline by Daniel J Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Websites:
Busy Toddler https://busytoddler.com - LOTS of ideas for keeping your toddler or preschooler busy while feeding their curiosity
Courses:
Circle of Security parenting course
Primary-aged kids:
Books
Raising Boys by Steve Biddulph
The Tech-Wise Family by Andy Crouch
No Drama Discipline by Daniel J Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
Loving our Kids on Purpose by Danny Silk
Picture books for sex education (faith-based):
The Story of Me (3-5 years) by Stan and Brenna Jones
What’s the Big Deal (8-12 years) by Stan and Brenna Jones
Picture Books about internet safety/pornography:
Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr Kristen A Jenson
Good Pictures Bad Pictures Kristen A Jenson
Courses:
Circle of Security parenting course
Pre-teens/Teens:
Books/audiobooks:
The Anxious Generation Jonathan Haidt