reading list

I generally practice Attachment Parenting and more natural parenting and childbirth philosophies, so the books on this list reflect that. If you have any peaceful, positive books to recommend, please write! This is just the beginning, this area will be fine tuned and expanded.

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birthing | breastfeeding | parenting | babies | toddlers | preschoolers | boys | activities | nature | feeding | mom humor | mommy-related novels

general
Living Simply with Children : A Voluntary Simplicity Guide for Moms, Dads, and Kids Who Want to Reclaim the Bliss of Childhood and the Joy of Parenting by Marie Sherlock
Buddha Never Raised Kids & Jesus Didn't Drive Carpool: Seven Principles for Parenting with Soul
Birthing
Husband-Coached Childbirth : The Bradley Method of Natural Childbirth by Robert A. Bradley The Birth Book : Everything You Need to Know to Have a Safe and Satisfying Birth (Sears Parenting Library) by Martha Sears Ina May's Guide to Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin Birthing from Within: An Extra-Ordinary Guide to Childbirth Preparation by Pam England
Breastfeeding
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding : Seventh Revised Edition (La Leche League International Book) by La Leche League International Nursing Mother, Working Mother : The Essential Guide for Breastfeeding and Staying Close to Your Baby After You Return to Work by Gale Pryor The Nursing Mother's Companion, by Kathleen Huggins The Breastfeeding Answer Book by Nancy Mohrbacher, Julie Stock Nursing Mother, Working Mother : The Essential Guide for Breastfeeding and Staying Close to Your Baby After You Return to Work by Gale Pryor The Breastfeeding Book : Everything You Need to Know About Nursing Your Child from Birth Through Weaning by Martha Sears, William Sears Amy Spangler's Breastfeeding : A Parent's Guide by Amy Spangler The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding by La Leche League International Adventures in Tandem Nursing: Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Beyond by Hilary Flower The Breastfeeding Cafe : Mothers Share the Joys, Challenges, and Secrets of Nursing by Barbara L. Behrmann The Nursing Mother's Herbal (The Human Body Library) by Sheila Humphrey Mothering Multiples: Breastfeeding & Caring for Twins or More by Karen Kerkhoff Gromada Eat Well, Lose Weight While Breastfeeding : Complete Nutrition Book for Nursing Mothers, Including a Healthy Guide to Weight Loss Your Doctor Promise by Eileen Behan The Vegetarian Mother's Cookbook: Whole Foods To Nourish Pregnant And Breastfeeding Women - And Their Families by Cathe Olson
Parenting
Our Babies, Ourselves : How Biology and Culture Shape the Way We Parent by Meredith Small Natural Family Living : The Mothering Magazine Guide to Parenting by Peggy O'Mara The Natural Child: Parenting from the Heart by Jan Hunt Attachment Parenting: Instinctive Care for Your Baby and Young Child by Katie Allison Granju, Betsy Kennedy Loving Mama: Essays on Natural Parenting and Motherhood by Tiffany Palisi -return to top -
Babies
The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two (Revised and Updated Edition) by James Sears
Toddlers
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cooking with children
Cooking Around the Calendar with Kids: Holiday and Seasonal Food and Fun by Amy Houts Williams Sonoma Kids Baking The Children's Quick and Easy Cookbook by Angela Wilkes
Boys
Raising Boys: Why Boys Are Different-And How to Help Them Become Happy and Well-Balanced Men by Steve Buddulph
Activities
Preschooler's Busy Book: 365 Creaative Games & ActivitiesTo Occupy 2-6 Yr Olds by Trish Kuffner The Toddlers Busy Book by Trish Kuffner The Little Hands Big Fun Craft Book: Creative Fun for 2- To 6-Year-Olds by Judy Press, Loretta Trezzo Braren
nature
The National Wildlife Federation Book of Family Nature Activities: 50 Simple Projects and Activities in the Natural World by Page Chichester Trails, Tails & Tidepools in Pails: Over 100 Nature Activities for Families With Babies and Young Children by Nursery Nature Walks, Marlena Day Kids Camp!: Activities for the Backyard or Wilderness by Laurie Carlson, Judith Dammel The Complete Backyard Nature Activity Book: Fun Projects for Kids to Learn About the Wonders of Wildlife and Nature by Robin Michal Koontz The Little Hands Nature Book by Nancy Castaldo, Loretta Trezzo Braren
Feeding Your Child
Super Baby Food by Ruth Yaron Organic Baby and Toddler Cookbook by Lizzie Vann, Simon Brown First Meals (New Expanded Edition) by Annabel Karmel Organic Baby & Toddler Cookbook by Lizzie Vann, Daphne Razazan Super Baby Food by Ruth Yaron Organic Baby and Toddler Cookbook by Lizzie Vann, Simon Brown First Meals (New Expanded Edition) by Annabel Karme
Mom Humor
Belly Laughs: The Naked Truth About Pregnancy and Childbirth by Jenny McCarthy The Poo Bomb : True Tales of Parental Terror by Jeff Vogel
mommy related novels
Tales from the Crib by Jennifer Coburn
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