Olivia’s Book Club

THE 5 PRINCIPLES OF PARENTING: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans, Dr. Aliza Pressman

“Remember that good enough is good enough,” writes Dr. Pressman. This book shares parenting insights in a conversational and compassionate manner. Encouraging parents to let go of expectations of perfectionism (both for the child and themselves), she focuses on connection using simple methods surrounding her principles of Relationship, Reflection, Regulation, Rules, and Repair to build a relationship of trust. She teaches readers about BALANCE, in addition to messaging around: breathing, acknowledging, letting go, assessing, noticing, connecting and engaging.

How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

“Living with real children can be humbling,” cites parenting experts Faber and Mazlish. Their bestseller offers practical activities to practice communication and conflict resolution to deepen family bonds. “When kids feel right, they’ll behave right,” as the authors dig into changing our habitual responses to a child’s emotion and strive to find fluency in the language of empathy.

Raising Empowered Athletes: A Youth Sports Parenting Guide for Raising Happy, Brave, and Resilient Kids, Kirsten Jones

Jones brings unique expertise to this useful book as a peak performance coach and Division 1 college athlete herself. The "#RaisingAthletes" podcast host shares reminders and strategies alongside broader insight and research into how much has changed for youth sports since the days most parents were players. Facts like 70% of kids are dropping out of youth sports by age 13, she hits home that big goals matter more than any win or any tryout, and parents/coaches must re-evaluate their attitudes and behavior.

Olivia Fierro is a journalist and podcast host. She has been sharing her passion for reading with Arizona since the 2019 launch of Olivia's Book Club. instagram.com/olivias.bookclub