Parenting books I love

The Montessori Toddler
Parent's Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being
By: Simone Davies
I absolutely loved reading this book cover to cover. Montessori has really become such a incredible part of how we are raising our child, from education toys and resources to practice life lesson. This book has goes into so much depth of how to incorporate Montessori at home and I just love it! I would recommend to any parent.  
Here is a little informational this book ‘Written by Montessori educator Simone Davies, this book shows you how to bring the educational values of a Montessori classroom into your home-while turning the whole idea of the "terrible twos" on its head.
Here is how to set up Montessori-friendly spaces in your home. Principles for fostering curiosity in your child-and in yourself. Specific Montessori skills, And it goes much deeper, showing how a parent can really be present, be the child's guide, and handle tantrums and problematic behavior without resorting to bribes, threats, or punishment and truly celebrate every stage.’ 

Brain Rules for Baby (Updated and Expanded)
How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five
By: John Medina
This one of of the first baby book I had read and I really enjoyed it. Here is a little blurb about what this book contains. 
‘In his New York Times bestseller Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina showed us how our brains really work—and why we ought to redesign our workplaces and schools. Now, in Brain Rules for Baby, he shares what the latest science says about how to raise smart and happy children from zero to five.’ 


Save Our Sleep: Revised Edition 
By:
Tizzie Hall
If you have read my blogs in the past you would know my child has had sleep issues from day one and although we are still struggling with them this book does continue some really great tips that have helped. The details on the routines are amazing and it really seems to cover most sleep issues and what the causes may be from newborn to toddler age. I would really recommend this to any parent to read from as soon as they have their little Bub. I truely wish I discovered it sooner. 
Blurb: ‘Tizzie Hall is an internationally renowned baby whisperer who has been working with babies and their parents for over 24 years. Her customised sleep routines have helped thousands of restless babies sleep through the night.’

Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems
By: Richard Ferber
‘A revision of a classic guide for parents shares accessible advice on how to address sleep problems in children from birth through adolescence, in a reference that covers such topics as night terrors, night wetting, and co-sleeping. Original. 75,000 first printing.’ 

I must admit I did not read this from start to finish but rather picked out the bits that were relevant to our family. We used a customised version of the Ferber method on our baby and this method did work and continued working for quite a few months until other aspects disrupted it. I say to parents who are experiencing babies with sleep issues, read this book, talk to your pediatrician and follow what version work for you. 

Oh Crap! Potty Training: Everything Modern Parents Need to Know to Do It Once and Do It Right
By: Jamie Glowacki
‘potty-training expert shares her proven 6-step plan to help you toilet train your child quickly and successfully.’ 

This would have to be my number one recommend book to any parent. I have had a lot of parents- from friends to just parents in the park ask me how my 25 month old is already successful potty training and going strong and my answer is this book. This method worked so well for us and with consistency and a lot of long days on my part it has really payed off. 
(Let me know in the comments if you would like to see a tips on Potty training blog) :)

Elevating Child Care
A Guide to Respectful Parenting
By: Janet Lansbury
This book has really impacted the way we view raising our child and helped tremendously. 
Here is a Blurb:  ‘Janet Lansbury’s advice on respectful parenting is quoted and shared by millions of readers worldwide. Inspired by the pioneering parenting philosophy of her friend and mentor, Magda Gerber, Janet’s influential voice encourages parents and child care professionals to perceive babies as unique, capable human beings with natural abilities to learn without being taught; to develop motor and cognitive skills; communicate; face age appropriate struggles; initiate and direct independent play for extended periods; and much more. Once we are able to view our children in this light, even the most common daily parenting experiences become stimulating opportunities to learn, discover, and to connect with our child. “Eschewing the quick-fix ‘tips and tricks’ of popular parenting culture, Janet’s insightful philosophy lays the foundation for a closer, more fulfilling parent/child relationship, and children who grow up to be authentic, confident, successful adults.’ 

So those are the parenting book that I currently recommend any caregiver to read. I think literature is such an important part of our world and should be read and shared as much as possible. Raising a child isn’t easy so I welcome any sort of help that I can get my hands on. 
These book are available most popular sites like on amazon, booktopia and also Audio books. 

Take care, keep reading 
-Mummy R

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