Parenting Books

Attachment Parenting
Katie Allison Granju

An inviting book free of judgement, exploring parenting techniques that are focused on making the whole family's life easier and more connected. Centered around the idea that meeting a baby's needs for dependency early on in life, and attending quickly and warmly to those needs, helps the baby move through the dependency period with confidence, and creates more self-assured and happy children as they grow.

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Bonding: Building the Foundations of Secure Attachment and Independence
Marshall Klaus, John H. Kennell, and Phyllis Klaus

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Expecting Adam: A True Story of Birth, Transformation, and Unconditional Love
Martha Beck

The extraordinary story of a woman's life-changing pregnancy with her second child. A woman whose life and work were focused on elite academic work at Harvard learned her baby had Down's Syndrome. As she grappled with this, she discovered amazing things about herself, her baby, and the way the world works. An incredibly powerful read!

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Kangaroo Care: The Best You Can Do to Help Your Preterm Infant
Susan M. Ludington-Hoe

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The No-Cry Sleep Solution
Elizabeth Pantley

A gentle approach to getting the whole family a good night's sleep, without frustration, crying babies, or tearful parents.

Our Babies, Ourselves
Meredith F. Small

Pagan Parenting
Kristin Madden

A book on parenting from a pagan perspective. Interesting insight into the magic of childhood, even for those who don't consider themselves "pagan."

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Three Hypnotic Powers to Enhance and Enrich Your Child's Life
Jennifer C.S. Norris

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Your Premature Baby: 0-5 Years
Nikki Bradford

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