Child Psychology Book Lady

Welcome to my book library. I’m excited to share with you a collection of books related to child psychology, parenting, and alternates to mainstream schooling.

Why I started the blog:

My main motivator for writing this blog was to make it easier for parents and educators to find books that are worth their time reading. As a child psychologist, I know most parents don’t have the time, energy or desire to sift through endless resources they find online. That’s why I’ve gathered and reviewed books in one convenient place.

What to expect:

1. Simple Book Reviews
   • My reviews should be straightforward and easy to understand. I break down the content and give a brief and honest take, so you know what to expect and can choose books that you would like to read yourself.
2. Topics Related to Raising Kids
   • The books span topics related to child psychology, child development, parenting and alternates to mainstream schooling. I also review books related to ethics, spirituality, Buddhism and connecting kids to nature where they have relevance to the overall wellbeing of children or families.
3. Resources for kids and parents.
   • I review books written for children and adults, so expect to find resources that you can read alone and with your kids.
4. Clinical and general resources
   • Some of the books relate to child development in the content of anxiety, depression or other mental health issues in kids. Others relate to parenting or self-development for caregivers more broadly. Some relate to topics that might help you make decisions about how you approach raising kids more broadly.

Why read the blog:

• Non mainstream resources: Many of the books I read fall outside of the mainstream paradigms in child psychology, parenting and schooling or education. This means that you won’t just be rereading articles you’ve found by searching Google, which might not feel a good fit for you.
• Cross-cultural perspectives: My approach to parenting and raising kids takes aspects from a variety of difficult cultures, not just a western (Anglo-Saxon) frame. Some of these approaches might feel foreign at first, but can have a transformative effect on the way children respond, the wellbeing of the family unit, and how parents and kids feel from day-to-day.
• Improving the wellbeing of your kids and yourself: Being a parent is a constant balance between reminding yourself you are doing a good enough job, while also striving to better understand your child, your own responses, and your approach to raising and educating them.

Have a look through the reviews, which I hope are a way to help you navigate the joys and challenges of raising your kids, and reach out with any questions.

Happy reading 🙂