Recommended reading
On Babies
A Mother’s Circle Jean Kunhardt and Lisa Spiegel
A must-have, easy-to-read, comprehensive book for both mom and dad on the transition to parenthood
The A to Z Guide to Raising Happy, Confident Kids Jenn Berman, Ph.D.
Quick, useful advice on a variety of important parenting topics
Bright from the Start Jill Stamm
Dr. Stamm translates neuroscience into practical suggestions that highlight the importance of daily interactions with your child.
Eat, Sleep, Poop: A Common Sense Guide to Your Baby's First Year Scott Cohen
This book provides essential information while also helping parents find their own instincts on each of the issues presented. The author is one of our favorite pediatricians, who was inspired to write the book after the birth of his first child
The Experts’ Guide to the Baby Years Created by Samantha Ettus
Top parenting experts offer advice on everything from breast-feeding to baby-proofing
The Modern Girl’s Guide to Motherhood Jane Buckingham
A fresh take on navigating the first years of parenthood, offered with intelligence and humor
The New Mom's Companion Debra Gilbert Rosenberg, LCSW, with Mary Susan Miller, Ph.D.
Touches on every question and concern that cross a new mother's mind - including physical changes after pregnancy and going
back to work (or not) - and provides thoughtful, thorough answers for each. Also highly recommend this author's book Motherhood without Guilt.
Super Baby Food Ruth Yaron
Often referred to as "the baby food bible" as this book contains everything you need to know about feeding a baby and toddler.
Touchpoints T. Berry Brazelton
An essential reference book for your child’s emotional and behavioral development
Your One Year Old Louise Bates Ames
This condensed book guides you through the developmental issues that parents face during the first year. Series includes books for other ages
Your Self Confident Baby Magda Gerber and Allison Johnson
Fascinating information about respect in parenting.
On Toddlers & Young Children
1-2-3…The Toddler Years Irene Van der Zande
Includes information on development, communication, and discipline for 1- to 3-year-olds
The A to Z Guide to Raising Happy, Confident Kids Jenn Berman, Ph.D.
Quick, useful advice on a variety of important parenting topics
Becoming the Parent You Want to Be Laura Davis and Janis Keyser
A sourcebook of strategies for the first five years in relation to both parent and child development
The Blessing of a Skinned Knee Wendy Mogel
An inspirational book that teaches how children can use challenges to build good coping skills and competence
The Challenging Child Stanley Greenspan, M.D.
A look at personality types and the challenges they present
Coping with Preschool Panic Michelle Nitka, Ph.D.
The only guide you’ll need in your search for the perfect Los Angeles preschool for your child
How to Behave So Your Preschooler Will Too Sal Severe
Wonderful and positive book on limit setting and discipline
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
Essentials of communication between parents and children. A classic.
Just Tell Me What to Say Betsy Brown Braun
No-nonsense, straightforward guidance on talking to kids about everything from death and divorce to sex. We love Betsy's book "You're Not
the Boss of Me," too.
Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood Jim Fay and Charles Fay, Ph.D.
Practical, non-punitive solutions for behavioral issues in children birth through age 6
Parent School Jerry and Lorin Biederman
A compilation of important insights from the world’s leading parenting experts. Absolutely inspirational!
Permission to Parent Robin Berman
Helps parents find a respectful middle ground between authoritative and permissive parenting, which allows kids to feel confident rather than fragile.
Positive Discipline Jane Nelson
A practical guide on how to lovingly set boundaries with young children and set them up for success.
The Wonder of Boys and the Wonder of Girls Michael Gurian
A look at psychosexual development and how it pertains to personality and parenting
On Second Time Parenting: Welcoming Your Second Baby Vicky Lansky
Excellent handbook of helpful tips and advice for a smooth transition for parent and siblings
Siblings without Rivalry Adele Faber and Eileen Mazlish
Helps siblings to interact in positive ways
Books for Toddlers and Young Children
Calm Down Time Elizabeth Verdick
The Chocolate Covered Cookie Tantrum Deborah Blumenthal
Hands Are Not for Hitting Elizabeth Verdick
Mama Do You Love Me? Barbara M. Joose
No Biting Karen Katzs
Hands Are Not for Hitting Martine Agassi
The Kissing Hand Audrey Penn
Today I Feel Silly Jamie Lee Curtis
When Sophie Gets Angry, Really Really Angry Molly Garrett Bang
The Way I Feel books Cornelia Maude Spelman