Books for parents

I am a mum, and on the way to respectful, conscious parenting a good book has often helped me — one that calms, supports and does not lecture. Here I share reading ideas that make sense to me.

Recommended reading

Books on respectful, conscious parenting that have helped me — with my favourites at the top:

• Naomi Aldort — Vychováváme děti a rosteme s nimi (Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves). From conflict and scolding toward freedom, trust and joy — growing alongside our children.
• Jana Nováčková, Dobromila Nevolová et al. — Respektovat a být respektován. A partnership approach and practical skills for respectful communication.
• Marshall B. Rosenberg — Nenásilná komunikace (Nonviolent Communication). A language of empathy that connects needs instead of blame and criticism.
• Jean Liedloff — Koncept kontinua (The Continuum Concept). Closeness, carrying and trust in a child’s natural development.
• Justina & Petr Danišovi — Svobodná hra. Why children need room to play fully — and how to give it to them.
• Šárka Miková — Nejsou stejné & Ani mámy nejsou stejné. Personality types of children and mums — so we understand one another better.
• Šárka Miková — Milovat nestačí. Love, yes — and with it an understanding of a child’s self-worth.
• Thomas Gordon — Škola bez poražených. Listening and resolving conflict so no one walks away defeated.
• Gary Chapman & Ross Campbell — Pět jazyků lásky a děti (The 5 Love Languages of Children). How to love a child in the language they truly understand.
• Gordon Neufeld & Gábor Maté — Držte si své děti (Hold On to Your Kids). On the parent–child bond in a time when peers take over influence.
• Joseph Chilton Pearce — Magické dítě (Magical Child). On development, attachment and play that protects creative potential.
• Marek Herman — Najděte si svého marťana. Warm and practical notes on relationships and raising young children.
• Jan Amos Komenský — Informatorium školy mateřské. A classic on preschool education — still alive and surprisingly current.
• Michal Petr & Denisa Červenková — Mezi duší a duchem. The Enneagram and a path to understanding ourselves and others.

This content is for information only and does not replace individual professional care.