Books like How to raise an adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims

This book shows parents how to give children more autonomy and resilience, blending brain science, behavioral therapy and real‑world case studies to reduce stress and spark self‑driven achievement.

Joseph P. Allen and Claudia Worrell Allen explain why many teens feel stuck in adolescence and offer practical strategies for parents to foster independence and adult readiness.

"Now in its 6th edition, the mega-bestselling Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5 (CFYBYC) is the most thorough and respected consumer book dedicated to early child care, reviewed and revised with state-of-the-art advice from the most trusted authority: The American Academy of Pediatrics. CFYBYC always addresses the latest medical research and recommended practices as well as the voiced concerns from their regular parent focus groups, ensuring a book that is thoroughly up-to-date and emminently useful"--

Parents learn how to let go of over‑protectiveness so children can grow independent and resilient—an accessible guide for guiding school‑aged kids toward self‑reliance.

A scholarly exploration of how American childhood and parenting have evolved from the republic’s founding to today, examining social, political, and cultural shifts that shaped family dynamics and child development.

Renowned child psychologists make sense of complicated research on resilienceIn the tradition of such important books as Raising Ophelia and Emotional Intelligence, Raising Resilient Children is an engaging and wise work that will revolutionize parenting. In this much-anticipated work, two renowned child psychologists synthesize a large body of scientific literature on resilience, explaining why some kids are able to overcome overwhelming obstacles while others easily become victims of early experiences and environments. With real-life anecdotes from their own practices, the authors explain how many parents, despite their best intentions, unwittingly undermine their children's capacity for resilience. Brooks and Goldenstein offer effective strategies for identifying and eliminating these "negative scripts." This inspiring guide offers invaluable advice for parents of all children facing pressures and challenges in today's complicated world.