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Ask HN: Parents of HN, what are your best sources for evidence-based parenting?

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Here is a list of parenting books recommended by members of the Hacker News community. All links are affiliate links to purchase these books from Amazon:

How to Talk So Your Kids Will Listen, and How to Listen So Your Kids Will Talk
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One of a few books that are recommended multiple times in this thread. 4.5 stars with 1000+ reviews.

Cribsheet: A Data-Driven Guide to Better, More Relaxed Parenting, from Birth to Preschool by Emily Oster
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Another book that was recommended by multiple people.

Be Prepared
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Brain Rules for Babies
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Let them Eat Dirt
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What to Expect First Year
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The Wonder Weeks
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NurtureShock
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The Whole Brain Child
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No-Drama Discipline
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Parenting From The Inside Out
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Bringing Up Bébé
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Peaceful Parents Happy Kids
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The Baby Whisperer Solves All Your Problems
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Unconditional Parenting
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Scientific Secrets for Raising Kids who Thrive
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The Gardener and the Carpenter
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Parenting without Power Struggles
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All Joy and No Fun
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Selfish Reasons to have More Kids
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Source: Ask HN: Parents of HN, what are your best sources for evidence-based parenting? | Hacker News

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