💛 10 Popular Caregiver-Specific Titles

If you’d like to dig in deeper to the topic, keeping it focused on families, parents, and caregivers, we recommend the following books. 

1. Faber, A., & Mazlish, E. (2012). How to talk so kids will listen & listen so kids will talk. Scribner.
An essential read for caregivers, this book provides practical communication tools that reduce conflict and build connection—mirroring the toolkit’s restorative chat approach.

2. Payne, K. (2009). Simplicity parenting: Using the extraordinary power of less to raise calmer, happier, and more secure kids. Ballantine Books.
This book aligns with the toolkit’s emphasis on routines and structure, encouraging families to slow down and create predictability for children.

3. Neufeld, G., & Maté, G. (2006). Hold on to your kids: Why parents need to matter more than peers. Ballantine Books.
This title supports the importance of attachment and adult-child connection—reflected in bedtime routines, the First Five, and connection before correction.

4. Siegel, D. J., & Bryson, T. P. (2014). No-drama discipline: The whole-brain way to calm the chaos and nurture your child’s developing mind. Bantam.
Another excellent resource from Siegel and Bryson, this book expands on regulation and discipline strategies used throughout the toolkit.

5. Kurcinka, M. S. (2015). Raising your spirited child. Harper.
Ideal for families with children who experience frequent meltdowns or heightened sensitivity, this book affirms many of the toolkit’s techniques for high-energy kids.

6. Delahooke, M. (2019). Beyond behaviors: Using brain science and compassion to understand and solve children’s behavioral challenges. PESI Publishing.
Delahooke’s neurobehavioral lens strengthens the toolkit’s approach to “big behaviors” and reinforces the idea that all behavior is communication.

7. Kennedy-Moore, E., & Lowenthal, C. (2018). Kid confidence: Help your child make friends, build resilience, and develop real self-esteem. New Harbinger.
This guide offers everyday tools to help children build confidence and social-emotional strength—echoing the toolkit’s goals around play, praise, and co-regulation.

8. Markham, L. (2012). Peaceful parent, happy kids: How to stop yelling and start connecting. TarcherPerigee.
Markham’s connection-centered model aligns with the restorative and calm-down approaches found in the toolkit’s caregiver guidance.

9. Greene, R. W. (2016). Raising human beings: Creating a collaborative partnership with your child. Scribner.
This book supports collaborative problem-solving and respectful conflict resolution, directly complementing the restorative circle practices in the toolkit.

10. Córdova, J. V. (2014). The marriage checkup: A couple’s guide to discovering deeper connection and resolving everyday conflicts. Guilford Press.
Though not specific to parenting, this book supports caregivers' emotional well-being and relationship stability—important factors in a co-regulated, connected family system.