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The 5 Principles of Parenting: Your Essential Guide to Raising Good Humans Hardcover – January 23, 2024

by Aliza Pressman (Author)
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Let go of perfect and become a transformative, positive influence in a child’s life while creating your own definition of success from developmental psychologist and podcaster Dr. Aliza Pressman.

“My go-to for how we all raise good humans, including ourselves!” —Drew Barrymore

In the age of high-pressure parenting, when so many of us feel like we’ve got to get everything exactly right the first time, Dr. Aliza Pressman is the compassionate, reassuring expert we all need—and the one whose advice we can all use. Already beloved by listeners of hit podcast, Raising Good Humans, Dr. Pressman distills it all with a handful of strategies every parent can use to get things right often enough: Relationship, Reflection, Regulation, Rules, and Repair.

The 5 Principles of Parenting doesn’t presume to tell you how to parent with “my way is right” advice because the science is clear: There’s no one “right” way to raise good humans. No matter how you were raised, how your coparent behaves, or how your kids have been parented up until now, you can start using The 5 Principles of Parenting to chart a manageable course for raising good humans that’s aligned with your own values and with your children’s unique temperaments. Whether you're in the trenches with a toddler or a tween (because spoiler alert: the tantrums of childhood mirror the tantrums of adolescence), it’s never too late to learn to use these 5 principles to reparent yourself and help your kids build the resilience they need to thrive. Through practice and normalizing imperfection, along the way you’ll discover the person you’re ultimately raising is yourself. By becoming more intentional people, we become better parents. By becoming better parents, we become better people. Let’s get started.
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"Pressman has plenty of suggestions for making the experience of parenting more satisfying and enriching for both parents and kids — and for raising confident, independent children who know you have their back."—Katie Couric Media

"[5 Principles] lays out a clear, strong argument for co-regulation [with] tips and tricks abound for how a parent can self-regulate.” —New Yorker


"The book provides practical advice for getting through the toughest parts of parenting"—Emily Oster, author of Cribsheet

"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

“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. 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

“Parenting is not one-size-fits-all. What Aliza does is come in and teach us how to individually handle how we raise children as well as ourselves. Her process is empowering and based not just on one person’s opinion. It seems impossible for one human to know so much research and yet her hard work has paid off for all of us. She lacks judgment and helps us all quiet the inner voices of doubt and gets us all into problem solution mode. I simply don’t know what I would do without her wisdom. She is my go-to for how we all, RAISE GOOD HUMANS, including ourselves!!” —Drew Barrymore

“Dr. Aliza Pressman’s excellent (and long anticipated) book, The Five Principles of Parenting, reflects her warmth, humor, depth of knowledge and no nonsense approach to raising good humans (see what I did there?). I finished this book feeling more competent, empowered, and calm—how often can you say that when thinking about parenting? I love this book!” —Jennifer Garner

"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

“Dr. Aliza Pressman is in the thick of it when it comes to parenting... parenting is a topic that you could truly talk about forever.” —Emma Chamberlain, podcast host of Anything Goes

“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

About the Author

Dr. Aliza Pressman is a developmental psychologist with nearly two decades of experience working with families and the health care providers who care for them. Aliza is an assistant clinical professor in the Division of Behavioral Health Department of Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital where she is cofounding director of The Mount Sinai Parenting Center. Aliza is also the host of the hit podcast, Raising Good Humans. She holds a BA from Dartmouth College, an MA in risk, resilience, and prevention from the Department of Human Development at Teacher’s College and her PhD in developmental psychology from Columbia University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Aliza also holds a teaching certificate in mindfulness and meditation from The Greater Good Science Center at the University of California at Berkeley. Aliza is the mother of two teenagers.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ S&S/Simon Element (January 23, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 368 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 166801453X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1668014530
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.4 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers find the book offers useful parenting advice and tools. It helps them understand children better, making it practical and relevant for all parents, no matter their kids' ages. The author presents the advice in an accessible and thoughtful way, making it a great resource for parents, grandparents, and teachers.

"Really enjoyable and easy to digest and understand. Useful knowledge to help with parenting but also tools you can use for yourself to be better." Read more

"...Dr Aliza is brilliant, thoughtful and truly a gifted educator. I had the privilege of speaking to her once and she is just a very special person...." Read more

"...I love that the tips are meeting the parents where they are and the book it is written in a non judgemental tone and based on current research...." Read more

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I learned about this book by listening to Dr. Aliza Pressman's podcast Rasing Good Humans.I have listen to the audio book (I'm listening it for the 2nd time now) and I ordered the hard copy also. I will go with my husband chapter by chapter to make sure we are on the same page and be great models for our children.I love that the tips are meeting the parents where they are and the book it is written in a non judgemental tone and based on current research.This would be a great gift for any parent.
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  • Alyssa
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must read for new parents
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    Really enjoyable and easy to digest and understand. Useful knowledge to help with parenting but also tools you can use for yourself to be better.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2024
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    I am a big fan of Dr Aliza. I listen to her podcast regularly, and recently just finished the 5 principles of parenting. It is such a brilliant book- filled with research backed guidance to help you understand the why in her gentle parenting recommendations. What is particularly nice about this book- is there is no right or wrong way to parent. Dr Aliza provides you with the data from many different experts which helps you to understand children better. With questionnaires throughout the book, you are able to assess what type of child you have and what type of parent you are. She also encourages you to understand what sets off your “alarm system” so that you are more in touch with yourself -which ultimately helps you parent from a more emotionally regulated place. Dr Aliza is brilliant, thoughtful and truly a gifted educator. I had the privilege of speaking to her once and she is just a very special person. She is empathetic, attentive and eager to understand you and your kids. This is a MUST read. I truly can’t recommend it enough.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Parenting Book
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024
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    I learned about this book by listening to Dr. Aliza Pressman's podcast Rasing Good Humans.
    I have listen to the audio book (I'm listening it for the 2nd time now) and I ordered the hard copy also. I will go with my husband chapter by chapter to make sure we are on the same page and be great models for our children.
    I love that the tips are meeting the parents where they are and the book it is written in a non judgemental tone and based on current research.
    This would be a great gift for any parent.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Best Parenting Book
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024
    I learned about this book by listening to Dr. Aliza Pressman's podcast Rasing Good Humans.
    I have listen to the audio book (I'm listening it for the 2nd time now) and I ordered the hard copy also. I will go with my husband chapter by chapter to make sure we are on the same page and be great models for our children.
    I love that the tips are meeting the parents where they are and the book it is written in a non judgemental tone and based on current research.
    This would be a great gift for any parent.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Finished this book in three days- loved the reflections on challenges in parenting
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
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    As someone who is a big fan of Dr. Dan’s Siegel’s work, I was excited to come across this book. In her book, Dr. Pressman applies sound research findings and her perspective to form the 5 Principles of Parenting in an approachable and practical way. The 5 principles that are defined the book are relationship, reflection, regulation, rules, and repair. Each principal is presented in a thoughtful and accessible way. Unlike other books that focus on either/or approaches, the author provides a lot of context and nuance and not following a specific script. I hope that Dr. Pressman continues to write and contribute to developmental psychology, I would love for her next book to focus more adolescents.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars MUST READ FOR ALL PARENTS
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2024
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    I love Dr Aliza’s podcast and this book is AMAZING! I actually did the audible version, then decided after listening to the book, I knew I needed a hard copy. Plan to back and read again on my own with a highlighter- post notes and ear tag all the things! I have a toddler and then 10 yr old and 14 yr old! So this explains and is relevant for all parents no matter the age of your kids.
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  • Dana
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2024
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    If you’re a parent or want to become one, you must read this book!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing tool for parenting
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
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    After seeing Dr Pressman on Instagram I ordered the book and it is fabulous. Helpful tools for parenting and great perspective shift.
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  • jaclyn holtje
    5.0 out of 5 stars A “must-have” for parents of all ages
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024
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    I’ve been patiently waiting for the publication of Dr. Aliza’s book, and it did not disappoint. As a mother of three boys, I am constantly yearning for as much information I can gather on how to raise good humans. This book encompasses the main focus points on regulating ourselves, building relationships with our kids, learning to have fun, repairing ruptures - all while making us feel competent and confident in ourselves. Her podcast, Raising Good Humans, is also an incredible resource for parents! I have been following her for years, and I recommend her work to all of the parents I meet!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Ótimo livro
    Reviewed in Brazil on November 5, 2024
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  • Aine
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read book for all parents!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2024
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    I recently picked up The 5 Principles of Parenting, and it’s been such a rewarding experience! As someone who loves learning about child development, I found this book to be both fun and deeply insightful.

    The principles are easy to understand and apply, making it a practical guide for anyone wanting to be the best parent they can be. The stories shared throughout are relatable and often brought a smile to my face (and even a few tears!).

    What I appreciate most is how the book highlights the importance of connection and empathy. It really encourages you to build strong relationships with your kids, which is so crucial.

    If you’re looking to grow as a parent and understand your child better, I highly recommend this book. It’s a comforting read that will inspire you on your parenting journey!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read book for all parents!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2024
    I recently picked up The 5 Principles of Parenting, and it’s been such a rewarding experience! As someone who loves learning about child development, I found this book to be both fun and deeply insightful.

    The principles are easy to understand and apply, making it a practical guide for anyone wanting to be the best parent they can be. The stories shared throughout are relatable and often brought a smile to my face (and even a few tears!).

    What I appreciate most is how the book highlights the importance of connection and empathy. It really encourages you to build strong relationships with your kids, which is so crucial.

    If you’re looking to grow as a parent and understand your child better, I highly recommend this book. It’s a comforting read that will inspire you on your parenting journey!
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  • Lea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kein Ratgeber mit Meinungen, sondern ein wirklicher Ratgeber mit Rat
    Reviewed in Germany on March 1, 2024
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    Ich habe das Buch als ebook und in Hardcopy. Brauchte es einfach zweimal in meinem Leben. Ich finde es super hilfreich und endlich ein Buch, dass einem meinungsfrei hilft langfristig seine Kinder groß zu ziehen.
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