A Next Big Ideas Club Must-Read Book

"This discerning debut manual draws parenting lessons from psychological research...[Pressman’s] science-based suggestions are detailed and persuasive, and her tone is empathetic… Overextended parents will appreciate the astute guidance."—Publishers Weekly

“Imagine receiving practical wisdom based on cutting edge, solid science about how you can raise your kids to be thoughtful, emotionally balanced, compassionate and engaged citizens of the world. That’s what you have here in Aliza Pressman’s magnificent guide to being the parent you may have always wished you’d had, and that now you can be for your own children. The accessible advice, reflective tools, and every day parenting strategies you will learn in this comprehensive, research informed book will be something to turn to again and again in the privilege and journey of being a parent. Enjoy!” -- Daniel Siegel, MD New York Times bestselling co-author, Parenting from the Inside Out; The Whole Brain Child and The Power of Showing Up; Author, Brainstorm, Aware, and The Developing Mind

"Here, at last, is the book parents have been waiting for! Dr. Aliza Pressman distills decades of developmental research into sound and practical guidance that addresses the real questions and concerns that all parents face. Brimming with warmth and wisdom and free from fads and fear, this book belongs in the hands of everyone who cares for or about children." --Lisa Damour, PhD, author of Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers

“A great deal of parenting advice is based on opinion instead of evidence. As a developmental psychologist, Aliza Pressman is on a mission to change that. In this book, she doesn’t just distill the lessons from the data—she makes them useful. It’s a practical guide to raising better humans.” -Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again, and host of the podcast Re:Thinking

"The 5 Principles of Parenting is a must-have for every parent. In a time where there is a lot of noise and advice about parenting and child development, Dr.Aliza Pressman is a rare find. She is at once a credible expert, practical, accessible, and beloved. Respected by colleagues and parents alike, her work is impactful and powerful, influencing how this generation of parents thinks about and cultivates their children’s development. I love this book!" —Tina Payne Bryson, LCSW, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling co-author of The Whole-Brain Child & No-Drama Discipline, and author of The Bottom Line for Baby

"The 5 Principles of Parenting is the one book parents can turn to for every stage of development. Dr. Aliza Pressman masterfully translates the science into the practical realities of being a parent and provides clear strategies every parent can use." —Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk To Someone and co-host of the "Dear Therapists" podcast

"This book is a gift to parents...relax, build your relationships, enjoy your parenting." —Alan Sroufe Professor Emeritus University of Minnesota, Author of A Compelling Idea: How We Become The Person We Are

“[An] uplifting, practical parenting guide... To raise resilient kids who flourish, parents should be compassionate toward their offspring, and themselves.” —Booklist