Did you know that a 20-year study found that the presence of books in a home has a bigger impact on children’s educational success than the family’s income, nationality, or level of education?

Besides that, a whole lot of very smart, experienced people have written books about safety, home security, parenting, and other topics that can help us with our mission as parents. I read roughly 100 books every year, about two dozen or which are about safety, self defense, and similar topics.

Below is my consistently updating list of the top ten safety books for parents.

The Top Ten Family Safety Books in English

10. Field Guide to Urban Gardening by Kevin Espiritu

9. Choose Adventure by Greg Ellifritz

8. Baby 411/Toddler 411/Expecting 411 by Dr. Ari Brown and Denise Fields

7. First Aid Fast for Babies and Children by DK Publishing

6. Home Security: The Secure Dad’s Guide by Andy Murphy

5. Verbal Judo by George Thompson and Jerry Jenkins

4. Spotting Danger Before it Spots You by Gary Quesenbery

3. How to Be Your Own Bodyguard by Nick Hughes

2. Conflict Communication by Rory Miller

1. The Safety Trap by Spencer Coulsen