Birth: It's Positive

Birth: It’s Positive by Jill Johnson RN, CPM and Gretchen Arnold. An beautiful collection of empowering, first-hand accounts of childbirth from mothers, fathers, midwives, and some celebrities of the birthing world…including ME! All profits from the sale of this book benefit the Erie Chapter of ICAN. Contact Sisters on a Mission for ordering information.

“Connection Parenting is utterly transformational. If all new (and seasoned) parents and grandparents read and applied its wisdom, the world would be transformed.- Christiane Northrup, MD

“Among the hundreds of parenting books available today, Pam Leo’s handbook, Connection Parenting, is like a breath of fresh air. Don’t be deceived by its simplicity. She has captured the essence of good parenting with profound and compassionate advice.” – Aletha Solter, Ph.D. Director of the Aware Parenting Institute.

Attached at the Heart

Attached at the Heart by Barbara Nicholson and Lysa Parker.

“Simple changes in the way you parent can make a huge difference in your child’s confidence, resilience and ability to love. Attached at the Heart is thoroughly loving, compelling and supportive-packed with practical, good-sense advice to help you to strengthen and deepen your child’s humanity…every single day.”
-Harvey Karp, MD, FAAP, Creator of the book/DVD, The Happiest Baby on the Block

No other parenting book is as comprehensive in its scope, from an overview of attachment theory and current child development research to practical strategies for everyday situations. Attached at the Heart is a vital blueprint for change that begins in the home.

(And the best part? T-Bird and I are on page 189)

The Vaccine Book

The Vaccine Book by Dr Robert Sears.

An exhaustively researched guidebook. Newsday
It’s the most evenhanded and thorough look at baby immunizations we’ve yet seen. Babytalk

Sears’ goal is “to give you a balanced look at pros and cons of vaccination so that you can make an educated decision.” Sears does not advocate for or rail against vaccination, stating it doesn’t have to be an all or nothing decision-there are choices. The first 12 chapters discuss each vaccination in the childhood series, providing explanation of the relative disease, how the vaccine is made and points to assess a child’s at-risk level when considering if the vaccine is necessary. Sears does offer guidance for those who are indecisive, offering his opinion based on clinical experience and 13 years of research taken from product inserts, pediatric reference books, articles and databases. Additional chapters illuminate more controversial aspects of the debate, such as how vaccine safety is researched and what the findings are, side effects and how to minimize them, common myths and questions. As always, Sears’ tone puts readers at ease as he clearly explains medical terms and elucidates debates.

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Father's First Steps: 25 Things Every New Dad Should Know

Father’s First Steps: 25 Things Every New Dad Should Know by Dr. Robert and Dr. James Sears

Leading childcare experts Drs. Robert and James Sears draw on their experience as fathers and pediatricians to discuss 25 important aspects of new fatherhood, including supporting the mother during labor, bonding with baby, deciphering baby talk, being a good husband as well as a good father, and more. For anyone anticipating fatherhood with a mixture of joy and jitters, this reassuring book is the perfect resource.