Dr. Sunderland covers many parenting topics with the frankness of scientific understanding and the tenderness of an understanding parent and with lots of PICTURES to help parents see more clearly how children are interpreting various disciplinary tactics. And she has many simple workbooks to help therapeutically walk children through extreme emotions and behaviors. 

Dr. Siegel has many books that shed light on how neuroscience relates to parenting. Besides The Whole Brain Child, other titles include: Parenting from the Inside Out, No Drama Discipline, Mindsight, The Yes Brain, and The Power of Showing Up

Ms. Greenland explains how to teach mindfulness to children and gives the premise that the only way to really teach them well is to lead by personal example. Thus she shares simple ideas to help beginner parents learn the art of mindfulness while in the presence of children.

Dr. Solter is a world renowned child development expert and educator whose advice sheds light on how a parent's presence can both sooth and lead an infant and toddler toward healthy habits.

Dr. Solter a mastermind in explaining how to endure the often daunting task of mindfully sitting with a child who is cycling through a tantrum or other extreme need. One who truly internalizes her approach will no longer need to reach for rewards or punishments to control a child's behavior.

Ms. Komisar explains the scientific reasons why children need present mothers in order to receive a foundation of optimal brain development during the first 3 years of life.

Drs. Siegel and Bryson offer very Present Parenting friendly strategies for managing the attachment, following, and accountability stages naturally--without rewards and punishments. 

If you're looking for quick and easy scientific facts about all things baby, this is your go-to book. 

This is a new release in 2025! Dr. Bryson shares amazing advice that vibes so very well with parents working to connect with their child using the attachment mindset and mindfully lead their child using the following mindset.

From her website: Discover how short, daily, playful interactions with your kids can help them face their fears, handle big emotions, and bolster their social skills. 

Mr. Kohn makes a powerful case against using rewards and punishments with children and teens alike and instead moving towards what all humans crave and need most: acceptance, example, and mentoring. 

You can certainly buy this book for the words and pictures, but more importantly you should definitely LISTEN to it and all of her others like it! Sandra Boynton is a musical genius who turns every musical genre into a childhood and parenting parody that will keep you and your kids singing and dancing. Ms. Boynton songs are a must for lightening the mood for all ages, but especially if you have toddlers in the house. 

Dr. Siegel shares valuable light on how the teen brain functions and why we, as parents, need to give them space to self-discover and start using their own prefrontal cortex all while mentoring them in ways that still offer connection. 

In her second book, Chicken Little the Sky Isn’t Falling, Erica Komisar, LCSW offers parents the tools they need to navigate this tumultuous time of change and create a continuous deep connection with their child. With the sage tools in this book, parents will learn how to prevent or recognize the early stages of mental health disorders such as depression, ADHD, behavioral issues and addiction. Parents will also glean compassionate and practical advice on how to address these issues should they occur.

Technology is a hot topic for parents of school-age kids and teens and Dr. Haidt makes a strong case for societal trends that decrease smartphone and social media use AND give greater autonomy for older kids and teens, which is a difficult balance to strike, but is exactly what Present Parenting's self-discipline and independent mindsets aim to do. 

YES! Dr. Quaglia bridges the gap between how to prioritize care for ourselves and our children. Present Parenting is HARD to do because the burden of childcare is constant and heavy. Now, packed with scientific logic, parents can gain confidence that self-care has a much broader purpose outside of ourselves and we can learn how to turn our self-care into successful we-care.  

Dr. Smalley and Ms. Winston illustrate both the art and science of mindfulness and mediation, which is necessary to practice daily in prep for applying Present Parenting Mindsets in parenting.

Nature is such a valuable mindfulness tool and Ms. Williams captures the science behind why and motivates us to take action in using nature for the sake of ourselves and our children. 

One of Daniel Siegel's first books, this one explores how parents truly need to work on themselves before they can adequately carry the weight of caring for another vulnerable being. A quick read that inspires us to dig deeper for the sake our child.

Dr. Van Der Kolk tackles the subject of trauma and how it affects our bodies. Successful parenting requires healing from our own past traumas. This book can help with that. It can also help us gain perspective on how children's bodies might be plagued with hints of ptsd as they navigate traumatic situations from their own unique perceptions.

Mr. Pink discusses motivation in its various levels and was the first to inspire us to consider how most rewards and punishments have a de-motivating effect on our children despite our intentions to teach valuable lessons. 

Dr. Siegel shares many in-depth explanations on how the brain works and how to use psychological tools to increase positive neural connections. This is for folks who are serious about understanding brain science.