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Reading List

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[Recommended Read] Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Anxious parents, in particular, should bear in mind that although half of grit is perseverance, “nobody works doggedly on something they don’t find intrinsically interesting”.

[Recommended Read] The Power of Habit

If you like Malcolm Gladwell’s investigative journalistic style, you will take to this book like a duck to water. In true Gladwellian fashion, there are a number of case studies that are compelling to read.

[Recommended Read] Bringing Up Bébé

This book is full of the collective parenting wisdom of the French, not just from luminaries such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Walter Mischel and Françoise Dolto.

[Recommended Read] The Politically Incorrect Parenting Book

Written by Nigel Latta, a clinical psychologist and father of two who confesses that his job is fixing kids, the 10 rules are laid out in a clear and refreshingly down-to-earth style.

[Recommended Read] There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather

This book touches on an important aspect of early childhood development that many parents and educators in the digital age tend to neglect.

[Recommended Read] The Good Dad: Becoming the Father You Were Meant to Be

As someone who grew up under similar circumstances (i.e. without a father), I can totally relate to what Jim Daly, President and CEO of Focus on the Family, wrote in his book. The religious overtones may turn you off, but don’t let it.

[Recommended Read] Now, Discover Your Strengths

For those who are not familiar with the StrengthsFinder Profile, the 34 talent themes outlined in the book do not capture every single human idiosyncrasy.

[Recommended Read] No Regrets Parenting

if you’re looking for a book with bite-sized tips on how to create shared moments out of fleeting minutes with your kids, this might be right up your alley.

[Recommended Read] The Gift of Failure: How to Step Back and Let Your Child Succeed

It may sound counter-intuitive, but the less we push our kids towards educational success, the more they will learn.

[Recommended Read] The International Family Guide to US University Admissions

If your child is serious about studying in the US, you must get a copy of this book. In fact, get two – one for yourself and one for your child (as prescribed by the author).