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Books to Help Children Feel Safe, Seen & Secure
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items This list is a carefully chosen collection of books that support children’s self-esteem, emotional intelligence and inner confidence.
A brilliant, accessible guide to understanding how a child’s brain develops and how to respond to emotional meltdowns with connection rather than control. It helps parents support emotional regulation while strengthening attachment.
The Whole-Brain Child
This book reframes discipline as a teaching opportunity instead of punishment. It’s especially helpful for parents wanting to set boundaries while protecting their child’s self-esteem and emotional safety.
No-Drama Discipline
Based on decades of research, this book teaches parents how to “emotion coach” their children, helping them understand and express feelings instead of suppressing them.
Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child
A classic for a reason. Practical, relatable and full of real-life examples, this book improves communication, reduces power struggles and helps children feel heard and respected.
How to Talk so Kids Will Listen & Talk
Gentle, honest and deeply insightful. This book helps parents reflect on their own upbringing so they can parent more consciously and avoid passing on emotional wounds.
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read
Focuses on connection first. This book supports emotional regulation in both parent and child, helping build cooperation, empathy and self-confidence without shouting or punishment.
Peaceful Parent Happy Kids
A mindful approach to parenting that helps parents break reactive cycles and model emotional awareness. Ideal for parents wanting to raise calm, compassionate children while managing their own stress.
Raising Good Humans: Mindful Guide to Breaking Cycle
A beautiful, reassuring book for younger children that normalises emotions and teaches kids that feelings are safe, temporary and manageable.
Big feelings come and go
Helps children understand emotional signals in their bodies and develop emotional awareness early. A great tool for emotional literacy and self-regulation.
My Body Sends a Signal: Help Kids Recognize Emotions
A powerful reframe that reminds parents that children are fundamentally good inside, even during difficult behaviour. Encouraging, supportive and deeply validating for parents.
24/7 Parenting Support | Good Inside - Good Inside
Ideal for parents of emotionally intense or neurodivergent children. Focuses on collaboration, empathy and skill-building rather than punishment.
The Explosive Child [6th Edition]: New Approach