Going from clueless new mother to constant aspiring learner of all things family has left me with a list (and want to read list) of books, blogs and websites in which to find comfort, inspiration and information. I have always enjoyed exposure to vastly differing viewpoints and philosophies in order to challenge myself and what I think I know, and find my true heart.
After finding serious beef with Babywise, I have pushed to the side any book or expert who comes from an authoritarian point of view or whose mission lies in controlling and training children for the purpose of making the parent's life easier or bringing them glory. Whatever that's supposed to mean.
So I will not be listing those titles here even though a few of them are still on my bookshelves, for reference. I would love to share and GROW my master list of resources that explore the brilliance of the natural design and purpose of family, that respect and esteem children, that observe and explain human development and emphasize gentleness, that embolden the truth of grace and love as ultimate authority.
Help me out and add to my list! ....I know I'm forgetting some. A few of these may contain ideas and advice I don't 100% agree with, but holding out for perfection is a waste of time right? Besides, it's all just reference anyway as when it comes down to it I'm the true expert. :) Let me know what you love to read that jives with this paradigm, I'll thank you forever for your posh knowledge and generosity.
Childbirth & Newborn Care
Ina May's Guide to Childbirth
Spiritual Midwifery by Ina May Gaskin
Gentle Birth
Ina May's Guide to Breastfeeding
KellyMom
Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering: A Doctor's Guide to Natural Birth and Gentle Early Parenting Choices
Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn
Gloria Lemay
Childbirth Without Fear by Grantly Dick Read
Unassisted Childbirth
Pushed By Jennifer Block
Prenatal Yoga and Natural Childbirth by Jeannine Parvati Baker
Active Birth by janet Balaskas
The Birth Book by William & Martha Sears
Breastfeeding Made Simple
Complementary Feeding: Nutrition, Culture and Politics
Baby-Led Weaning
Emergency Childbirth by Gregory J. White
Sarah Buckley
Happiest Baby On The Block by Harvey Karp
Child Development & Discipline
The Ames & Ilg series (verrry old, but classic!)
Sign With Your Baby by Dr. Burton White
The Continuum Concept
The Toddler's Busy Book
The Wonder Weeks
Discipline Without Distress by Judy Arnall
Grace Based Parenting by Tim Kimmel
Boys Should Be Boys
Strong Fathers Strong Daughters by Meg Meeker
Conscious Parenting
The Attachment Parenting Book by William & Martha Sears
Peaceful Parenting
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