Published on 27th June 2025 by Tessa Robinson
The Best Parenting Books for Children and Teens can offer valuable guidance, reassurance, and practical tips for navigating the challenges of raising kids at every stage. Whether you’re looking to support your child’s emotional wellbeing, improve communication, or better understand teenage behaviour, the right parenting book can make a world of difference. In this article, we’ve rounded up the best parenting books that cover everything from toddlers to teens—ideal for parents, carers, and educators who want expert advice and relatable insights to help raise happy, confident children.
The Better Sleep Blueprint by Jemma Munford
If bedtime with your toddler feels like a nightly battle, The Better Sleep Blueprint is here to guide you with calm, connection and clarity. Written by holistic sleep coach and toddler specialist Jemma Munford, this supportive and realistic guide empowers parents to improve sleep without harsh methods, rigid routines, or leaving little ones to cry it out.
Jemma draws on years of experience supporting exhausted families through her coaching work at Blissed Out Babies, offering a refreshing alternative to traditional sleep training. Her compassionate, evidence-informed approach focuses on understanding behaviour, strengthening connection, and creating a home environment that supports restful nights—without sacrificing your values as a responsive parent.
Inside the book, you’ll find practical advice on everything from resisting naps and bedtime resistance, to supporting children through separation anxiety and night wakes. Jemma expertly weaves in the science of attachment and emotional regulation, while keeping her guidance warm, accessible and rooted in real-life parenting.
Whether you’re deep in the toddler trenches or looking to prevent sleep struggles as your baby grows, this book will leave you feeling empowered, informed, and ready to approach sleep in a way that truly works for your unique child.
“By far the best baby sleep book I’ve read (and I’ve read a lot). Thanks, Jemma for all of the wisdom and for saving my sanity!” – Milly
“6 wakes to 1 in one night! Would definitely recommend this book for gentle ways to support your baby’s sleep rather than sleep training.” – Beth
The Better Sleep Blueprint is available to download on Kindle for just £3.99, or you can order a beautifully presented paperback copy for £12.99 from any online book shop or directly from Jemma’s website: www.blissedoutbabies.co.uk/my-book
You can also follow Jemma on Instagram @blissedoutbabies for gentle sleep tips and daily support.
“Empowering, essential and delicious” JAMIE OLIVER
Charlotte Stirling-Reed, known as “The Baby & Child Nutritionist,” is a highly respected Registered Nutritionist with a passion for maternal, baby, and child nutrition. With a first-class honors degree in Nutrition and Human Biology and a postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Public Health, Charlotte has dedicated her career to helping parents confidently feed their children.
She offers evidence-based advice through her consultancy, SR Nutrition, and has authored several bestselling books, including “How to Wean Your Baby.” Charlotte’s expertise is widely recognized, having collaborated with celebrities like Joe Wicks and featured in major media outlets. Her engaging social media presence, particularly on Instagram @SR_Nutrition, provides valuable tips and resources for parents navigating the weaning journey.
Her new book The Ultimate Weaning & Toddler Cookbook is now available and contains advice on feeding babies and toddlers, along with 100 recipes suitable for the whole family.
The Baby Reflux Lady’s Survival Guide by Áine Homer
The Baby Reflux Lady’s Survival Guide is written by Áine Homer, an engineer turned holistic health expert, who became known for solving baby reflux when no one else could.
Like so many parents, Áine was handed a baby with relentless crying, sleepless nights, and the vague diagnosis of “reflux”, with no real help in sight. Determined to find answers, she drew on her background in Traditional Chinese Medicine and nutrition to uncover the true causes behind her baby’s distress. What followed was years of study, clinical work, and thousands of hours spent helping families across the world.
Today, Áine runs a thriving online business teaching parents how to identify and resolve the root cause of their baby’s reflux, not just mask the symptoms. She also trains professionals through her Diploma in Infant Reflux, supporting health and maternity practitioners to better serve families in their care.
Her book is a compassionate, practical, and genuinely effective guide for exhausted parents who have been told, “It’s normal” or “They’ll grow out of it”, when deep down, they know something’s not right.
This isn’t a book of vague advice or generic tips. It’s a roadmap based on real evidence, clinical experience, and a belief that babies deserve to feel comfortable in their bodies, and parents deserve to understand what’s going on.
If your baby cries endlessly, refuses feeds, struggles with sleep, or has been labelled with reflux, colic, or silent reflux, The Baby Reflux Lady’s Survival Guide could change everything.
Find out more at www.thebabyrefluxlady.co.uk
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The Ultimate Guide to Children’s Nutrition by Lucy Upton
How to nurture happy, healthy eaters in the first five years
“This book is a must-have for parents.” – Annabel Karmel
Written by one of the UK’s leading paediatric dietitians, The Ultimate Guide to Children’s Nutrition is a pioneering, evidence-based guide for feeding children from birth to five years. Author Lucy Upton brings over 15 years of professional experience in paediatric nutrition across the NHS, public health, private practice, and the media, paired with the empathy of a mum who understands the real-life struggles of feeding children.
Whether you’re navigating milk feeding, introducing solids, or handling toddler food refusal and allergies, Lucy’s practical and compassionate advice will support you through each stage. The book covers critical topics such as fussy eating, gut health, allergies, balanced nutrition, and how to support your child’s growth, development, and relationship with food.
This definitive guide is the first of its kind to bring together developmental benchmarks, expert-backed feeding strategies, and supportive insights into the emotional and behavioural sides of children’s eating. Lucy’s reassuring and judgment-free approach has made her a trusted voice for families across the UK.
With media appearances including BBC Breakfast and brand collaborations with What Mummy Makes, Pampers and Tilda, Lucy is a leading authority in her field. Her debut book is already being hailed as essential reading by experts and parents alike –
“Every parent needs this book. It’s a total game-changer.” (Amazon review)
If you’re looking for one book to help build healthy eating habits for life – and bring confidence to your family’s mealtimes – The Ultimate Guide to Children’s Nutrition delivers just that.