Bottom Line for Baby

From Sleep Training to Screens, Thumb Sucking to Tummy Time--What the Science Says

By Tina Payne Bryson

This is an evidenced-base book that will help you make informed decisions for your baby's first year.

Parenting Right from the Start

by Vanessa Lapointe, Adrienne Fish

This book will help you to set the foundation for a peaceful home with specific tools you can use right from the beginning.

No-Drama Discipline

The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind

by Elizabeth Pantley

A gentle approach to healthy sleep habits.  I was never ok with letting my babies cry without me. If you're needing more support with baby's sleep, I recommend this method. Full transparency: we co-slept and that's how I got the most sleep.  

Brain-Body Parenting

How to Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids

By Mona Delahooke

If you've had a hard time understanding why your kids do the things they do, this is the book to read! It helps parents look beyond the difficult behaviors, gain understanding, and get to the root of what's happening. 

Playful Parenting

by Lawrence J Cohen

This book makes parenting easier and more fun!  It is full of ideas of ways you can add playfulness into your already full day. These strategies and ideas will get your kids laughing and will lessen the power struggles!  A win-win!

Raising Securely Attached Kids

Using Connection-Focused Parenting to Create Confidence, Empathy, and Resilience (Attachment Nerd)

by Eli Harwood (aka The Attachment Nerd on social media)

This is my favorite new book!  It's an easy-to-read blueprint for parents who want to raise emotionally healthy, resilient children

No-Drama Discipline

The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind

by Tina Payne Bryson PhD, Daniel J. Siegel MD

This one is filled with practical, easy to remember tips to use "in the moment." All of the books by these 2 authors are excellent. 

Peaceful Discipline:

Story Teaching, Brain Science & Better Behavior

By : Sarah Moore

A book for parents raising kids of all ages. If you're looking for a book to help you get a deeper understanding of connection-based parenting, this is a great option!  Sarah is a Master Trainer at the Jai Institute for Parenting where I gained my coaching certification. 

The Peaceful Parenting R(Evolution)

by Kiva Schuler

There is so much wisdom in this book, and it really helps the reader understand what needs we have as parents, and what needs are children have. It teaches parents to parent with their children instead of over or under them.

The Power of Showing Up:
How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired

by Daniel J Siegel MD & Tina Payne Bryson

Whether you're a parent of young children or a parent of grown children, this book will facilitate healing and support you to understand what it means to really show up for our children.  It's never too late - no matter your age or theirs.  This book can offer much clarity and understanding of what's happening now for you and your children, and what happened when you were younger.

Raising Human Beings:

Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child
by Dr Ross Greene PhD

Dr Ross Greene's books focus on solving problems with children in a collaborative way.  He helps parents see different perspectives for looking at behavior and his approach is about maintaining the relationship with the child.  In the end, relationships are what matters most.  

What Do You Say?

1How to Talk with Kids to Build Motivation, Stress Tolerance and A Happy Home

by : WIlliam Stixrud PhD

Right around the time we want to have meaningful conversations with our kids, they enter the stage where they don't want to talk as much.  This book helps parents talk with their kids about boundaries, problem solving, and tricky conversations around current events   

Brainstorm:
The Power and The Purpose of the Teenage Brain

by Daniel J Siegel MD

If you are a parent of a teenager or you have young kids who will grow into a teenager, this book is super helpful!  Dr Siegel does an excellent job of explaining everything happening in the brain of a teenager.  And he gives examples and tips on ways you can interact when challenges arise. Basically, any book by Daniel Siegel is recommended.

The Gift of Failure

How to The Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed
by Dr Ross Greene PhD

This book helps parents and educators see how we can step back and let our children fail in order to let them grow. It also brings to light the importance of intrinsic motivation. Ever feel like you're a helicopter parent, or you don't want to see your kiddo struggle?  Give this one a read or listen!    

Thy Rod and Thy Staff They Comfort Me

Christians and The Spanking Controversy

by : Samuel Martin

Many Christian families were told and taught that spankings were biblical. This book shows how that is taken out of context.  It's an easy read, but also detailed. The research is clear, spanking is harmful to our children's developing brains and it has lasting effects.

It's Not About the Broccoli:

Three Habits to Teach Your Kids for A Lifetime of Healthy Eating

by Dina Rose

"Dr. Rose describes the three habits - proportion, variety, and moderation - all kids need to learn, and gives you clever, practical ways to teach these food skills. There is so much wisdom in this book, and it really helps the reader understand what needs we have as parents, and what needs are children have. It teaches parents to parent with their children instead of over or under them."

Nonviolent Communication
A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships

by Marshall Rosenburg

Communication and the way we do it matters.  This isn't actually a parenting book, but the information and the tools shared will help your communication so that your children are able to hear you better.  It will also help you in many other relationships.  Good stuff here!

Raising Human Beings:

Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child
by Dr Ross Greene PhD

Dr Ross Greene's books focus on solving problems with children in a collaborative way.  He helps parents see different perspectives for looking at behavior and his approach is about maintaining the relationship with the child.  In the end, relationships are what matters most.