Health / Medical Oriented
How to Raise a Healthy Child in Spite of Your Doctor
Some wonderful advice to get you started on better understanding illness and how to help your children be healthy naturally. A MUST READ!
Gut and Psychology Syndrome
Cancer: Step Outside the Box: Ty M. Bollinger
I read this book because cancer scared me to no end. After reading the book I felt empowered with so so much knowledge. It takes a deep dive into how and why cancer happens, the medical community and natural cures. This one is definitely on my MUST READ list.
Cure Tooth Decay: Heal and Prevent Cavities with Nutrition by Ramiel Nagel and Timothy Gallagher
Great introduction into diet and its relation to tooth decay and some wonderful advise on how to heal cavities naturally. It had a lot of great information that put me on the right track in my research that ultimately led to my healing a cavity naturally with great successful!
Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS diet) by Natasha Campbell-McBride
This book is a game changer for anyone suffering from chronic mental illness and/or digestive disorder. A MUST READ for anyone dealing with food intolerance or leaky gut issues. And similarly, for individuals suffering from Autism, ADHD, depression and more.
Cannot say enough good things about this book. If your child is dealing with the 4-As or they make you nervous, this is a great introduction on some causes and cure.
Medical Medium: Secrets Behind Chronic and Mystery Illness and How to Finally Heal*
This book has amazing reviews in natural circles and is next on my to read list!
A good introduction into some important health concepts. Dr. Josh Axe’s website is also a good place to start research.
Relationships
This one is so good it deserves its own category! Definitely A MUST READ! Nonviolent Communication teaches you techniques to transform conflicts in every day life into peaceful conversations.
Parenting Books for Young Children
Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting
This book is one of my favorites and a must read for all parents of young children. Laura Markham’s blog, is also a gem not to be missed. A MUST READ!
Brain Rules for Baby (from zero to five) by John Medina
Wonderful book for someone new to gentle parenting. It is research based and very logical. I love to recommend this book to dads. Note the title is a bit misleading, the book has nothing to do with rules or activities, its more about brain development and how to maximize it through our interactions with our small children.
The Baby Bond: The New Science Behind What’s Really Important When Caring for Your Baby by Linda Folden Palmer
This book covers a lot of baby topics, from first foods to co-sleeping and more. It made a huge impact on me…I learned a lot to say the least. This is a great book, but it is also intense!
Magical Child by Joseph Chilton Pearce
Very interesting book, but a difficult read. Not a great place to start.
Beyond the Sling by Mayim Bialik*
Mothering Your Nursing Toddler by Norma Jane Bumgarner*
What’s Going on in there? How the Brain and the Mind and Develop in the First Five Years of Life by Lise Eliot*
The Science of Parenting by Margot Sunderland*
Parenting Books for Children of All Ages
Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn
Great book. Easy read. Good starting point for someone new to gentle parenting. A MUST READ!
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
This is an extremely easy read and a must read for all parents. It has a ton of easily digestible advice on how to better communicate with children of all ages. A MUST READ!
Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
Similar to the How to Talk book, it is an extremely easy read and a must read. Even if you only have one child, this book will help you understand many of the issues you may have encountered with your own siblings growing up and now. This book applies to kids of all ages.
Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves: Transforming parent-child relationships from reaction and struggle to freedom, power and joy by Naomi Aldort
This is one of my favorite books. It will transform your relationship with your children, partner and everyone around you by helping you understand the critical importance of perspective. It is a difficult read and you have to approach it with an open mind. A MUST READ!
Protecting the Gift: Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe (and Parents Sane) Paperback by Gavin de Becker
If your child’s safety is of concern, this book will help to put many things in perspective and hopefully focus your worry and attention in areas where it will make the biggest impact.
NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children by Po Bronson
A research based book on a few key trendy topics. I enjoyed it, but other books are a better place to start.
The Blessing of a Skinned Knee by Wendy Mogel
This book presents a fresh perspective on parenting with a Jewish twist. Its a good read to get more ideas and add a new perspective to your parenting journey.
Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings: How to Stop the Fighting and Raise Friends for Life by Dr. Laura Markham
This book is a good refresher if it has been a while since you read the first Peaceful Parent book.
Parenting from the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive by Daniel J. Siegel*
Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline: The 7 Basic Skills for Turning Conflict into Cooperation by Becky A Bailey*
The Five Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively by Gary Chapman*
Free-Range Kids, How to Raise Safe, Self-Reliant Children (Without Going Nuts with Worry) by Lenore Skenazy*
Parenting Books With Educational Twist
Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings by
A MUST READ! Its long, but has so much invaluable advice on building resilience in our children. This is definitely one I am going to reread when my children are a little older.
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
This book is an incredible read. It is written by Carol S. Dweck who is behind much of the research on mindset. A MUST READ to set your child or yourself up for success.
How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character by Paul Tough
This book gave me a ton of insight into executive function and its importance to success in life. It dives into socioeconomic issue as they apply to education, and in doing so allows you to build a more clear path for success for your child.
Books on Birth / Labor
Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer
Childbirth is an event in your or your partner’s life that you have to go into fully prepared! Many decisions will need to be made last minutes during labor, and if you are not fully prepared with all the relevant information in advance, chance are you will be pushed into medical interventions that do not lead to the best outcome for mother and baby. You need to be informed! This book helps you get there!
Pushed: The Painful Truth About Childbirth and Modern Maternity Care by Jennifer Block*
Same comment as above! My husband read this book while I read Thinking Women’s Guide to a Better Birth and I tend to recommend it to soon to be father.
Better Birth: The Ultimate Guide to Childbirth from Home Births to Hospitals by Denise Spatafora*
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin*
Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin*
Books on Baby Sleep
The No Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers by Elizabeth Pantley
A good read to help you understand natural sleeping habits and to use this information to help your child sleep better at night, without the need for CIO.
* Indicates books I have not personally read, but ones that come highly recommended.