Melinda Wenner Moyer Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
Melinda Wenner Moyer on XMelinda Wenner Moyer is a science journalist and author. Science journalist and author. Writes @nytimes and @substackinc. NYU journalism faculty. She/her. Parenting newsletter: https://t.co/KcnJtVSf7t.

Why Is My Child in Charge?: A Roadmap to End Power Struggles, Increase Cooperation, and Find Joy in Parenting Young Children
Claire Lerner@alexjhrtmn My book!!! Also for parents of little kids I love Claire Lerner's "Why Is My Child in Charge?"
Paperback, 2024
$18.95Member price:$18.00 + Free shipping5% off
The Sleep-Deprived Teen: Why Our Teenagers Are So Tired, and How Parents and Schools Can Help Them Thrive (Healthy Sleep Habits, Sleep Patterns, Teena
Lisa L. LewisSo excited for Lisa's book "The Sleep-Deprived Teen," which comes out next month. This is SUCH an important issue.
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You Are Not a Sh*tty Parent: How to Practice Self-Compassion and Give Yourself a Break
Carla NaumburgExcited today to run this funny and extremely helpful interview with @CarlaGeorge22 about her excellent new book, YOU ARE NOT A SH*TTY PARENT, and why it's so important and helpful for parents to nurture self-compassion. Happy pub day, Carla!!! https://t.co/RDuzVnIpMJ
Paperback, 2022
$16.99Member price:$8.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
This Is Not a Book about Benedict Cumberbatch: The Joy of Loving Something--Anything--Like Your Life Depends on It
Tabitha CarvanI just finished an advance copy of @tabithacarvan’s book THIS IS NOT A BOOK ABOUT BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH. I had no idea what to expect and also I don’t care that much about Benedict Cumberbatch (I mean, he’s fine?) but it is truly one of the most delightful books I’ve ever read.
Paperback, 2022
$17.00Member price:$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Father Figure: How to Be a Feminist Dad
Jordan ShapiroIn my newsletter today, I spoke with @jordosh about his new book Father Figure: How To Be a Feminist Dad. We discussed his inspiration for the book, responsive parenting, and how to split parenting duties equally: https://melindawmoyer.substack.com/p/how-to-be-a-feminist-dad
Hardcover, 2021
$27.00Member price:$13.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
How to Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes: Science-Based Strategies for Better Parenting--From Tots to Teens
Melinda Wenner MoyerThrilled to have been interviewed about my book for @PsychToday. Thank you @MeredithResnick for the excellent questions and for highlighting my book HOW TO RAISE KIDS WHO AREN'T ASSHOLES! https://t.co/ujKlOfw7Z0
Paperback, 2022
$20.00Member price:$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Mother Brain: How Neuroscience Is Rewriting the Story of Parenthood
Chelsea ConaboyFor today's newsletter I interviewed @cconaboy about how the notion of the "maternal instinct" has shaped parenting beliefs and advice over the years and why it's been so harmful. Everyone should buy her new book "Mother Brain." https://t.co/f7luozsn97
Paperback, 2023
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents
Lisa DamourI had the wonderful opportunity to interview @LDamour for @nytimes about her essential new book, "The Emotional Lives of Teenagers." I have already ordered 5 copies of her book to give to friends and family. It's a must-read if you have tweens or teens. https://t.co/vUV4qcFtm8
Paperback, 2024
$20.00Member price:$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
How To Raise Kids: We Aren't Perfect, Nobody Is: How To Connect With Your Child
Birgit ElmanSo excited HOW TO RAISE KIDS WHO AREN’T ASSHOLES is the #13 bestselling book this week at The Hive! 🙌🙌🙌 https://t.co/le4d1atuJ9
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Momfluenced: Inside the Maddening, Picture-Perfect World of Mommy Influencer Culture
Sara PetersenIt's pub day for the fantastic MOMFLUENCED, too! Huge congrats to @slouisepetersen — I'll be interviewing her for my newsletter very soon. Order the book here: https://t.co/wIs6436jAp
Hardcover, 2023
$28.99Member price:$14.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book