Parenting Collection
Child Development
Ankowski, Amber. Think Like a Baby: 33 Simple Research Experiments You Can Do at Home to Better Understand Your Child’s Developing Mind. Chicago, IL: Chicago Review Press, 2015. ISBN: 1613730632
Barbre, Jean. Foundations of Responsive Caregiving: Infants, Toddlers, and Twos. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 2013. ISBN: 1605540854
Brazelton, T. Berry. Touchpoints Birth to 3: Your Child’s Emotional and Behavioral Development. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press, 2nd Ed., 2006. ISBN: 0738210498
Brown, Ari. Baby 411: Clear Answers & Smart Advice for Your Baby’s First Year. LaVergne, TN: Ingram, 8th Ed., 2017. ISBN: 1889392596
Christakis, Erika. The Importance of Being Little: What Preschoolers Really Need From Grownups. New York, NY: Viking Press, 2016. ISBN: 0525429077
Desouza, Luiza. Eat, Play, Sleep: The Essential Guide to Your Baby’s First Three Months. New York, NY: Atria Books, 2015. ISBN: 1451650922
Gellens, Suzanne. Building Brains: 600 Activity Ideas for Young Children. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 2013. ISBN: 1605541176
Goble, Carla. Infant-Toddler Social Studies: Activities to Develop a Sense of Self. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 2017. ISBN: 1605545600
Golinkoff, Roberta and Kathy Hirsh-Pasek. Becoming Brilliant: What Science Tells us About Raising Successful Children. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Assoc., 2016. ISBN: 1433822393
Hewitt, Debbie. So This is Normal Too? St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 2011. ISBN: 1605540722
Jana, Laura. Heading Home with Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2015. ISBN: 1581108931
Kelly, Paula. First-Year Baby Care: The “Owner’s Manual” You Need for Your Baby’s First Year. Minnetonka, MN: Meadowbrook Press, 2016. ISBN: 1501112732
Klein, Tovah. How Toddlers Thrive: What Parents Can Do Today for Children Ages 2-5 to Plant the Seeds of Lifelong Success. Old Tappan, NJ: Touchstone Books, 2015. ISBN: 147673514X
Komisar, Erica. Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters. New York, NY: TarcherPerigree, 2017. ISBN: 0143109297
Konner, Melvin. The Evolution of Childhood: Relationships, Emotion, Mind. Cambridge, MA: Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2011. ISBN: 0674062019
Medina, John. Brain Rules for Baby: How to Raise a Smart and Happy Child from Zero to Five. Seattle, WA: Pear Press, 2nd Ed., 2014. ISBN: 0983263388
Midwife Cath. The First Six Weeks: The Tried-and-Tested Guide That Shows You How to Have a Happy, Healthy Sleeping Baby. Sydney, AU: Allen & Unwin, 2016. ISBN: 1743439962
Murkoff, Heidi. What to Expect the First Year. New York, NY: Workman, 3rd Ed., 2014. ISBN: 0761181504
Pegula, Chris. Diaper Dude: The Ultimate Dad’s Guide to Surviving the First Two Years. New York, NY: TarcherPerigree, 2017. ISBN: 0143110268
Petty, Karen. Developmental Milestones of Young Children. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 2016. ISBN: 1605544795
Rende, Richard, PhD. Raising Can-Do Kids: Giving Your Kids Tools to Thrive in a Fast- Changing World. New York, NY: Perigee Books, 2015. ISBN: 0399168974
Schweikert, Gigi. Winning Ways for Early Childhood Professionals: Understanding Toddlers & Twos. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 2012. ISBN: 1605541427
Scott, Jane. The Confident Parent: A Pediatrician’s Guide to Caring for Your Little One— Without Losing Your Joy, Your Mind, or Yourself. New York, NY: TarcherPerigee, 2016. ISBN: 0399175873
Sears, William. The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby From Birth to Age Two. Boston, MA: Little Brown & Co., 2013. ISBN: 0316198269
Shelov, Steven P. Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5. New York, NY: Bantam Books, 6th Ed., 2014. ISBN: 0553393820
Shelov, Steven P. Your Baby’s First Year. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 4th Ed., 2015. ISBN: 0812988450
Stamm, Jill. Bright from the Start: The Simple, Science-Backed Way to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind from Birth to Age 3. New York, NY: Gotham Books, 2008. ISBN: 159240362X
Suskind, Dana. Thirty Million Words: Building a Child’s Brain. New York, NY: Dutton, 2015. ISBN: 0525954872
Culturally Specific
Alexander, Jessica. The Danish Way of Parenting: What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids. York: NY, TarcherPerigee, 2016. ISBN: 014311171X
Brewster, Joe. Promises Kept: Raising Black Boys to Succeed in School and in Life. New York, NY: Spiegel & Grau, 2014. ISBN: 0812984897
Cornbluth, Sue. Building Self-Esteem in Children and Teens Who are Adopted or Fostered. Dulles,VA: Jessica Kingsley, 2014. ISBN: 1849054665
Fine, Marlene. The Interracial Adoption Option: Creating a Family Across Race. London, GB: Jessica Kingsley Pub., 2013. ISBN: 1849059306
Flores, Ana and Roxana Soto. Bilingual is Better: Two Latina Moms on How the Bilingual Parenting Revolution is Changing the Face of America. Madrid, ES: Bilingual Readers, 2012. ISBN: 8492968214
Hall, Beth and Gail Steinberg. Inside Transracial Adoption: Strength-Based, Culture Sensitizing Parenting Strategies for Inter-Country or Domestic Adoptive Families That Don’t “Match”. Dulles, VA: Jessica Kingsley Pub., 2013. ISBN: 1849059055
Hood, Karen. Transracial Adoption: Helpful Information About Adopting Children of Different Ethnic Backgrounds. Spokane Valley, WA: Whispering Pine Intl Inc., 2016. ISBN: 1594346690
Hopgood, Mei-Ling. How Eskimos Keep Their Babies Warm: And Other Adventures in Parenting(From Argentina to Tanzania and Everywhere in Between). Chapel Hill, NC: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2012. ISBN: 156512958X
Hoyt-Oliver, Jane. Parenting in Transracial Adoption: Real Questions and Real Answers. Westport, CT: Greenwood, 2016. ISBN: 1440837031
Knobler, Claude. More Love, Less Panic: 7 Lessons I Learned About Life, Love, and Parenting After We Adopted Our Son From Ethiopia. Los Angeles, CA: J P Tarcher, 2016. ISBN: 0399176381
Lamb, Sabrina. Do I Look Like an ATM?: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Financially Responsible African American Children. Chicago, IL: Chicago Review Press, 2013. ISBN: 1613744056
Levine, Robert. Do Parents Matter?: Why Japanese Babies Sleep Soundly, Mexican Siblings Don’t Fight, and American Families Should Just Relax. New York, NY: Public Affairs, 2016. ISBN: 1610397231
Moore, Derrick and Stephanie Perry Moore. Raise Him Up: A Single Mother’s Guide to Raising a Successful Black Man. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Inc., 2013. ISBN: 1401677827
Nettles, Saundra Murray. Necessary Spaces: Exploring the Richness of African American Childhood in the South. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Pub., 2013. ISBN: 1623963311
Smith, Darron, et.al. White Parents, Black Children: Experiencing Transracial Adoption. Lanham, MD: Rowman and Littlefield, 2012. ISBN: 1442207620
Stewart, Deborah D. Mi Bebe y Yo/ Baby and Me: Una guia esencial para el cuidado de tu recien nacido/ Guide to Pregnancy and Newborn Care. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Co., 2015. ISBN: 1936693763
Family Dynamics
Ashton, Sophie. The Secrets of Successful Adoptive Parenting: Practical Advice and Strategies To Help with Emotional and Behavioral Challenges. Dulles, VA: Jessica Kingsley, 2016. ISBN: 1785920782
Baker, Amy. Co-Parenting with a Toxic Ex: What to do When Your Ex-Spouse Tries to Turn the Kids Against You. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger, 2014. ISBN: 1608829588
Bonnell, Karen. The Co-Parenting Handbook: Raising Well-Adjusted and Resilient Kids From Little Ones to Young Adults Through Divorce or Separation. Seattle, WA: Sasquatch Books, 2017. ISBN: 1632171465
Donovan, Sally. The Unofficial Guide to Adoptive Parenting: The Small Stuff, the Big Stuff and the Stuff in Between. Dulles, VA: Jessica Kingsley, 2016. ISBN: 184905536X
Emery, Robert. Two Homes, One Childhood: A Parenting Plan to Last a Lifetime. Garden City Park, NY: Avery Pub. Group, 2016. ISBN: 1594634157
Flowers, Jenna. The Conscious Parent’s Guide to Coparenting: A Mindful Approach to Creating a Collaborative, Positive Parenting Plan: Reduce Conflict, Build Resilience, Communicate Effectively. Avon, MA: Adams Media Corp., 2016. ISBN: 14405951
Glass, George. Blending Families Successfully: Helping Parents and Kids Navigate the Challenges So That Everyone Ends Up Happy. New York, NY: Skyhorse Pub., 2014. ISBN: 1629144312
Hood, Karen. Adoption: A Basic Guide to Adoption. Spokane Valley, WA: Whispering Pine Press Intl., 2016. ISBN: 1598080121
Kasky, Robert. ABA Consumer Guide to Adopting a Child: Everything You Need to Know for a Successful Adoption. Chicago, IL: American Bar Assoc., 2016. ISBN: 1634250230
Leach, Penelope. When Parents Part: How Mothers and Fathers Can Help Their Children Deal With Separation and Divorce. Westminster, MD: Alfred A Knopf Inc., 2015. ISBN: 110187404X
Markham, Laura. Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings: How to Stop the Fighting and Raise Friends for Life. New York, NY: Perigee, 2015. ISBN: 0399168451
Mcbride, Jean. Talking to Children About Divorce: A Parent’s Guide to Healthy Communication at Each Stage of Divorce. Berkeley, CA: Althea Press, 2016. ISBN: 1623156858
Sharry, John. Parenting When Separated: Helping Your Children Cope and Thrive. Dublin, Ireland: Veritas Pub., 2014. ISBN: 1847305733
Grandparenting
Doucette, Deborah. Raising Our Children’s Children: Room in the Heart. Dallas, TX: Taylor Trade Pub., 2014. ISBN: 1589799267
Gehring, Abigail. The Simple Joys of Grandparenting: Stories, Nursery Rhymes, Recipes, Games, Crafts, and More. New York, NY: Skyhorse Pub., 2012. ISBN: 1616086428
Harbour, Cheryl. Good to be Grand: Making the Most of Your Grandchild’s First Year. Dallas, TX: Benbelle Books, 2016. ISBN: 1942952325
Stahl, Leslie. Becoming Grandma: The Joys and Science of the New Grandparenting. New York, NY: Blue Rider Press, 2016. ISBN: 039916815X
Witkin, Georgia. The Modern Grandparent’s Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to the New Rules of Grandparenting. Rutherford, NJ: New American Library, 2012. ISBN: 0451235606
Health
Finlay, B. and Marie-Claire Arrieta. Let Them Eat Dirt: Saving Your Child from an Over- sanitized World. East Sussex, GB: Gardners Books, 2016. ISBN: 1616206497
Johnson, Christopher. Keeping Your Kids Out of the Emergency Room: A Guide to Childhood Injuries and Illnesses. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Pub., 2014. ISBN: 1442221828
Pantell, Robert. Taking Care of Your Child: A Parent’s Illustrated Guide to Complete Medical Care. New York, NY: Da Capo Lifelong, 2015. ISBN: 0738218359
Pompa, Robin. Allergy-Free Kids: The Science-Based Approach to Preventing Food Allergies. New York, NY: William Morrow & Co., 2017. ISBN: 0062440683
Schmitt, Barton. My Child is Sick! Expect Advice for Managing Common Illnesses and Injuries. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2nd Ed., 2016. ISBN: 1581109881
Schwartz, Mirelle. When Your Child Has Food Allergies: A Parent’s Guide to Managing It All- From the Everyday to the Extreme. New York, NY: Amacom Books, 2017. ISBN: 0814434053
Sears, Robert. The Allergy Book: Solving Your Family’s Nasal Allergies, Asthma, Food Sensitivities, and Related Health and Behavioral Problems. Boston, MA: Little Brown & Co., 2015. ISBN: 0316324809
Zaichkin, Jeanette. Understanding the NICU: What Parents of Preemies and Other Hospitalized Newborns Need to Know. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2016. ISBN: 1610020480
LOW LITERACY BOOKS
Channing Bete Company www.channing-bete.com (many titles available in Spanish) Infant/Toddler Development Caring for Your Baby—About Newborn and Infant Care: A Parent’s Handbook Parent-Child Bonding: Building Your Child’s First Relationship—Birth to Age 3 Your Child’s Social and Emotional Development—Birth to Age 6, A Parent’s Handbook Your Guide to Your Baby’s First Year Child Development from Birth to 3 Years Old Parenting Discipline: Teaching Your Child Self- Control Loving Discipline for Children Positive Discipline—Keeping Tabs on Raising Children from Ages 1 to 5 10 Tips for Effective Daily Parenting 12 Tips for Succeeding as a Single Parent Co-Parenting -- Together or Apart Parenting -- Your Most Important Job Nutrition Feeding Your Baby from Birth to Age 2: A Parent’s Handbook Pregnancy/Breastfeeding Planning a Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Pregnancy—Keeping Tabs on Your Health and Your Baby’s 14 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy 12 Tips for Breastfeeding the 1st Year Good Nutrition during Pregnancy
Galant, Stanley. What to Do When Your Child Has Asthma. La Habra, CA: Institute for Healthcare Advancement, 2012. ISBN: 0972014861
Mayer, Gloria and Ann Kuklierus. What to Do When Your Child Gets Sick. La Habra, CA: Institute for Healthcare Advancement, 2012. ISBN: 0970124589
Stewart, Deborah and Jenny Harvey. Baby & Me: The Essential Guide to Pregnancy. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Co., 5th Ed., 2015. ISBN: 1936693763
*Also see Health Education Associates http://www.healthed.cc/ (This organization creates parenting information pamphlets that are written at a 4th-6th grade reading level).
Motion, Movement, Play
Beloglovsky, Miriam. Loose Parts 2: Inspiring Play with Infants and Toddlers. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 2016. ISBN: 1605544647
Bruehl, Mariah. Playful Learning: Develop Your Child’s Sense of Joy and Wonder. Boston, MA: Trumpeter, 2011. ISBN: 1590308190
Connell, Gill and Cheryl Mccarthy. A Moving Child is a Learning Child: How the Body Teaches the Brain to Think (Birth to Age 7). Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Pub., 2014. ISBN: 1575424355
Connell, Gill and Cheryl Mccarthy. Move, Play and Learn with Smart Steps: Sequenced Activities to Build the Body and the Brain—Birth to Age 7. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Pub., 2016. ISBN: 1631980246
Cross, Aerial. Come and Play: Sensory-Integration Strategies for Children with Play Challenges. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 2010. ISBN: 1605540226
Daly, Lisa. Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 2015. ISBN: 160554275X Featherstone, Sally. 50 Fantastic Things to Do with Babies. Lewisville, NC: Gryphon House, 2013. ISBN: 0876594631
Featherstone, Sally. 50 Fantastic Things to Do with Toddlers. Lewisville, NC: Gryphon House, 2013. ISBN: 0876594658
Green, Jarrod. I’m OK! Building Resilience Through Physical Play. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 2016. ISBN: 1605544515
Hanscom, Angela. Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger, 2016. ISBN: 1626253730
Hansel, Rosanne. Creative Block Play: A Comprehensive Guide to Learning Through Building. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 2016. ISBN: 1605544458
Huber, Mike. Embracing Rough-and-Tumble Play: Teaching with the Body in Mind. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 2016. ISBN: 160554468X
Jana, Laura. The Toddler Brain: Nurture the Skills Today That Will Shape Your Child’s Tomorrow: The Surprising Science Behind Your Child’s Development From Birth to Age 5. Boston, MA: Da Capo, 2017. ISBN: 0738218758
Johnson, Jeff A. Let Them Play: An Early Learning (un)Curriculum. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 2012. ISBN: 1605540536
Johnson, Jeff A. and Denita Dinger. Let’s All Play: (un)Curriculum Early Learning Adventures. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 2014. ISBN: 1605541273
Leiderman, Roni. Let’s Play and Learn Together: Fill Your Baby’s Day with Creative Activities That are Fun and Enhance Development. Glouchester, MA: Fair Winds Press, 2012. ISBN: 1592334954
Masterson, Marie. Enjoy the Parenting Roller Coaster: Nuturing and Empowering Your Children Through the Ups and Downs. Lewisville, NC: Gryphon House, 2016. ISBN: 0876590482
Murphy, Lisa. Lisa Murphy on Play: The Foundation of Children’s Learning. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 2016. ISBN: 1605544418
Neuschutz, Karin. Children’s Creative Play: How Simple Dolls and Toys Help Your Child Develop. Edinburgh, UK: Floris Books, 2013. ISBN: 0863159648
Pica, Rae. Preschoolers & Kindergartners Moving and Learning. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 2014. ISBN: 1605542687
Platt, Geoff. Beating Dyspraxia with a Hop, Skip and a Jump: A Simple Exercise Program to Improve Motor Skills at Home and School. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2014. ISBN: 1849055602
Rynsburger, Miska. It’s Time to Play Outside: 101 Ways for Your Young Child to Enjoy Independent Fun Under the Sun. Bloomington, IN: Authorhouse, 2011. ISBN: 1456732048
Sampson, Scott. How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature. Boston, MA: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2015. ISBN: 0544279328
Sanders, Steve. Encouraging Physical Activity in Infants. Lewisville, NC: Gryphon House, 2015. ISBN: 0876592450
Sanford, Timothy. The Low-Pressure Guide to Parenting Your Preschooler. Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House, 2016. ISBN: 1589978676
Sheppard, Cathy. Recipes for Messy Play: 40 Fun Sensory Experiences for Young Learners. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 2016. ISBN: 0908609659
Silberg, Jackie. 125 Brain Games for Toddlers and Twos. Beltsville, MD: Gryphon House, 2012. ISBN: 9780876593929
Smidt, Sandra. Playing to Learn: The Role of Play in the Early Years. New York, NY: Routledge, 2011. ISBN: 0415558824
Sobel, David. Wild Play: Parenting Adventures in the Great Outdoors. Brattleboro, VT: Green Writers Press, 2016. ISBN: 0996267697
Steel, Susannah. Baby Play for Every Day: 365 Activities for the First Year. East Rutherford, NJ: DK Pub., 2014. ISBN: 1465429697
Sunderland, Margot. The Science of Parenting: How Today’s Brain Research Can Help You Raise Balanced Children. New York, NY: DK Publishing, 2016. ISBN: 1465429786
Thompson, Charlotte. Prescription (RX) for Parenting: How to Raise Healthy Infants and Children. Ocala: FL, Atlantic, 2016. ISBN: 1620230367
Wechsler, Kimberly. 303 Preschooler-Approved Exercises and Active Games: Ages 3-5. Alameda, CA: Hunter House, 2013. ISBN: 0897936183
Wilson, Ruth. Learning is in Bloom: Cultivating Outdoor Explorations. Lewisville, NC: Gryphon House, 2016. ISBN: 0876593740
Multiples
Bowman, Katrina. Twins: A Practical Guide to Parenting Multiples from Conception to Preschool. Sydney, AU: Allen & Unwin, 2014. ISBN: 1743318669
Diaz, Natalie. What to Do When You’re Having Two: The Twins Survival Guide from Pregnancy Through the First Year. Garden City Park, NY: Avery Publishing Group, 2013. ISBN: 1583335153.
Flais, Shelly. Raising Twins: Parenting Multiples From Pregnancy Through the School Years. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2nd Ed., 2014. ISBN: 1581108656
Lage, Cheryl. Twinspiration: Real-Life Advice From Pregnancy Through the First Year and Beyond. Boulder, CO: Taylor Trade, 2nd Ed., 2016. ISBN: 1630762339
Luke, Barbara. When You’re Expecting Twins, Triplets or Quads: Proven Guidelines for a Healthy Multiple Pregnancy. New York, NY: William Morrow & Co, 4th Ed., 2017. ISBN: 0062379488
Roper, Jane. Double Time: How I Survived—and Mostly Thrived—Through the First Three Years of Mothering Twins. New York, NY: Griffin, 2013. ISBN: 1250023262
Nutrition
Altmann, Tanya. What to Feed Your Baby: A Pediatrician’s Guide to the 11 Essential Foods to Guarantee Veggie-Loving, No-Fuss, Healthy-Eating, Kids. Scranton, PA: Harperone, 2016. ISBN: 0062404946
Carlson, Jennifer. Growing Up Gourmet: 125 Healthy Meals for Everybody and Every Baby. New York, NY: Atria Books, 2016. ISBN: 1501110551
Castle, Jill. Fearless Feeding: How to Raise Healthy Eaters from High Chair to High School. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass, 2013. ISBN: 111830859X
Ella’s Kitchen. The Easy Family Cookbook: The Orange One. London, GB: Hamlyn, 2017. ISBN: 0600631850
Erlich, Katherine and Kelly Genzlinger. Super Nutrition for Babies: The Right Way to Feed Your Baby for Optimal Health. Beverly, MA: Fair Winds Press, 2012. ISBN: 1592335039
Fernando, Nimali. Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater: A Parent’s Handbook—Stage-by-Stage Guide to Setting Your Child on the Path to Adventurous Eating. New York, NY: The Experiment, 2015. ISBN: 1615192689
Gardner, Tamika. 201 Organic Baby and Toddler Meals: The Healthiest Toddler and Baby Food Recipes You Can Make! Blue Ash, OH: Adams Media Corp., 2014. ISBN: 1440581614
Helwig, Jenna. Real Baby Food: Easy, All-Natural Recipes for Your Baby & Toddler. New York, NY: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2015. ISBN: 0544464958
Holt, Katrina A. Bright Futures: Nutrition. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2011. ISBN: 1581105541
Karmel, Annabel. The Healthy Baby Meal Planner: 200 Quick, Easy, and Healthy Recipes for Your Baby and Toddler. New York, NY: Atria Books, 2012. ISBN: 1451665598
Le Billon, Karen. Getting to Yum: The 7 Secrets of Raising Eager Eaters. New York, NY: William Morrow Cookbooks, 2014. ISBN: 0062248707
Marotz, Lynn. Health, Safety and Nutrition for the Young Child. Independence, KY: Cengage Learning, 9th Ed., 2014. ISBN: 1285427335
Middleberg, Stephanie. The Big Book of Organic Baby Food: Baby Purees, Finger Foods, and Toddler Meals for Every Stage. Berkeley, CA: Sonoma Press, 2016. ISBN: 1943451524
Muth, Natalie and Sally Sampson. The Picky Eater Project: 6 Weeks to Happier, Healthier Family Mealtimes. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2017. ISBN: 1581109814
Nitzke, Susan. Rethinking Nutrition: Connecting Science and Practice in Early Childhood Settings. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 2014. ISBN: 1605544337
Noakes, Tim, Proudfoot, Jonno and Bridget Surtees. Super Food for Superchildren: Delicious, Low-Sugar Recipes for Healthy, Happy Children, from Toddlers to Teens. London, GB: Constable & Robinson, 2016. ISBN: 1472137264
Ogden, Jane. The Good Parenting Food Guide: Managing What Children Eat Without Marking Food a Problem. Somerset, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell, 2014. ISBN: 1118709373
Olivier, Michele. Whole Food Baby: 200 Nutritionally Balanced Recipes for a Healthy Start. Hauppauge, NY: Barrons Educational, 2016. ISBN: 1438008325
Porto, Anthony. The Pediatrician’s Guide to Feeding Babies & Toddlers: Practical Answers to Your Questions on Nutrition, Starting Solids, Allergies, Picky Eating, and More. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 2016. ISBN: 1607749017.
Pulde, Alona. Forks Over Knives Family: Every Parent’s Guide to Raising Healthy, Happy Kids on a Whole-Food, Plant-Based Diet. New York, NY: Touchstone Books, 2016. ISBN: 1476753326
Ripton, Nancy. Baby Self-Feeding: Solid Food Solutions to Create Lifelong, Healthy Eating Habits. Glouchester, MA: Fair Winds Press, 2016. ISBN: 1592337228
Rose, Dina. It’s Not About the Broccoli: Three Habits to Teach Your Kids for a Lifetime of Healthy Eating. New York, NY: Perigee, 2014. ISBN: 0399164189
Rowell, Katja. Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating: A Step-by-Step Guide For Overcoming Selective Eating, Food Aversion, and Feeding Disorders. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Pub., 2014. ISBN: 162625110
Samela, Kate. Give Peas a Chance: The Foolproof Guide to Feeding Your Picky Toddler. Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks Inc., 2013. ISBN: 1402270739
Schilling, Leslie. Born to Eat: Whole, Healthy Foods from Baby’s First Bite. New York, NY: Skyhorse, 2017. ISBN: 1510719997
Shetreat-Klein, Maya. The Dirt Cure: Growing Healthy Kids with Food Straight From the Soil. New York, NY: Atria Books, 2016. ISBN: 1476796971
Shino, Mika. Smart Bites for Baby: 300 Easy-to-Make, Easy-to-Love Meals That Boost Your Baby and Toddler’s Brain. New York, NY: Da Capo Press, 2012. ISBN: 0738215554
Wardly, Bridget. The Big Book of Recipes for Babies, Toddlers & Children. London, GB: Duncan Baird, 2015. ISBN: 184899978X
White, Dana. First Bites: Superfoods for Babies and Toddlers. New York, NY: Perigee, 2015. ISBN: 0399172467
Yaron, Ruth. Super Baby Food: Your Complete Guide to What, When and How to Feed Your Baby and Toddler. Peckville, PA: F.J. Roberts Pub., 2013. ISBN: 0965260321
Parenting
Bailey, Rebecca. Safe Kids, Smart Parents: What Parents Need to Know to Keep Their Kids Safe. Riverside, NJ: Simon & Schuster, 2013. ISBN: 1476700443
Barnes, Bridget. Common Sense Parenting of Toddlers and Preschoolers: Practical, Effective Strategies for Raising Well-Behaved Kids and a More Confident Parent. Omaha, NE: Boys Town, 2015. ISBN: 1934490717
Blincoe, Kate. The No-Nonsense Guide to Green Parenting: How to Raise Your Child, Help Save the Planet and Not Go Mad. Cambridge, GB: Green Books, 2016. ISBN: 0857842544
Brazelton, T. Berry and Joshua D. Sparrow. Discipline: The Brazelton Way. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Press, 2015. ISBN: 0738218375
Brown, Christia. Parenting Beyond Pink & Blue: How to Raise Your Kids Free of Gender Stereotypes. Berkeley, CA: Ten Speed Press, 2014. ISBN: 160774502X
Chicot, Rebecca. The Calm and Happy Toddler: Gentle Solutions to Tantrums, Night Waking, Potty Training and More. Kingston, GB: Random House, 2016. ISBN: 1785040103
Cutchlow, Tracy. Zero to Five: 70 Essential Parenting Tips Based on Science (And What I’ve Learned so Far). Jackson, TN: Pear Press, 2014. ISBN: 0983263361
Elkind, David. Parenting on the Go: Birth to Six, A to Z. New York, NY: Da Capo Lifelong, 2014. ISBN: 0738217506
Erwin, Cheryl. The Conscious Parent’s Guide to Raising Boys: A Mindful Approach to Raising a Confident, Resilient Son, Promote Self-Esteem, Encourage Positive Communication, Strengthen Your Relationship. Avon, MA: Adams Media Group, 2017. ISBN: 1440599941
Fine, Aubrey. The Parent-Child Dance: Strategies and Techniques for Staying One Step Ahead. New York, NY: Skyhorse, 2015. ISBN: 1632202948
Forgatch, Marion. Raising Cooperative Kids: Proven Practices for a Connected, Happy Family. Newburyport, MA: Conari Press, 2017. ISBN: 1573246905
Frost. Jo. Jo Frost’s Toddler Rules: Your 5-Step Guide to Shaping Proper Behavior. Westminster, MD: Ballantine Books, 2014. ISBN: 034554238X
Ginsburg, Kenneth. Raising Kids to Thrive: Balancing Love with Expectations and Protection with Trust. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2015. ISBN: 1581108672
Gold, Jodi. Screen-Smart Parenting: How to Find Balance and Benefit in Your Child’s Use of Social Media, Apps, and Digital Devices. New York, NY: Guilford Pub., 2014. ISBN: 1462515533
Gray, Deborah. Attaching Through Love, Hugs and Play: Simple Strategies to Help Build Connections with Your Child. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley, 2014. ISBN: 184905939X
Greene, Ross W. The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inflexible Children. Moosaic, PA: HarperCollins, 5th Ed., 2014. ISBN: 006227045
Guernsey, Lisa. Screen Time: How Electronic Media-from Baby Videos to Educational Software-Affects Your Young Child. New York, NY: Basic Books, 2012. ISBN: 0465029809
Haelle, Tara. The Informed Parent: A Science-Based Resource for Your Child’s First Four Years. New York, NY: Perigee, 2016. ISBN: 0399171061
Hill, David. Dad to Dad: Parenting Like a Pro: Expert Advice, Guidance and Insight From a Pediatrician-Dad. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2012. ISBN: 1581106505
Hoefle, Vicki. The Straight Talk on Parenting: A No-Nonsense Approach on How to Grow a Grown-Up. Brookline, MA: Bibliomotion, 2015. ISBN: 1629560499
Howlett, Bruce. Creating Capable Kids: Twelve Skills That Will Help Kids Succeed in School and Life. Far Hills, NJ: New Horizon Press, 2015. ISBN: 088282497X
Hurley, Katie. The Happy Kid Handbook: How to Raise Joyful Children in a Stressful World. Los Angeles, CA: Tarcherperigree, 2016. ISBN: 0399171819
Inman, Tracy. Parenting Gifted Children 101: An Introduction to Gifted Kids and Their Needs. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press, 2016. ISBN: 1618215183
Lahey, Jessica. The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed. Moosaic, PA: HarperCollins, 2015. ISBN: 0062299239
Larzelere, Robert E (EDT). Authoritative Parenting: Synthesizing Nurturance and Discipline for Optimal Child Development. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Association, 2012. ISBN: 1433812401
LeMessurier, Mark. Parenting Tough Kids: Simple Proven Strategies to Help Kids Succeed. New York, NY: Skyhorse Publishing, 2015. ISBN: 1629147753
Lythcott-Haims, Julie. How to Raise an Adult: Break Free of the Overparenting Trap and Prepare Your Kid for Success. New York, NY: Henry Holt, 2015. ISBN: 1627791779
Marner, Kay. Easy to Love but Hard to Raise: Real Parents, Challenging Kids, True Stories. Pittsboro, NC: DRT Press, 2012. ISBN: 193308415 McCready, Amy. If I Have to Tell You One More Time: The Revolutionary Program That Gets Your Kids to Listen Without Nagging, Reminding or Yelling. Los Angeles, CA: J P Tarcher, 2012. ISBN: 0399160590
McCready, Amy. The Me, Me, Me Epidemic: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Capable Grateful Kids in an Over-entitled World. Los Angeles, CA: J P Tarcher, 2015. ISBN: 0399169970
Nelsen, Jane. Positive Discipline Parenting Tools: The 49 Most Effective Methods to Stop Power Struggles, Build Communication, and Raise Empowered, Capable Kids. New York, NY: Harmony Books, 2016. ISBN: 1101905344
Nolan, Dori. Tiger Moms vs. Western Parenting: Is There a Happy Medium? North Charleston, SC: Createspace Independent Pub., 2015. ISBN: 1519570783
Ockwell-Smith, Sarah. Gentle Discipline: Using Emotional Connection—Not Punishment—to Raise Confident, Capable Kids. New York, NY: TarcherPerigree, 2017. ISBN: 0143131893
Payne, Kim. The Soul of Discipline: The Simplicity Parenting Approach to Warm, Firm, And Calm Guidance—From Toddlers to Teens. Westminster, MD: Ballantine Books, 2015. ISBN: 0345548671
Pearlman, Catherine. Ignore It! How Selectively Looking the Other Way Can Decrease Behavioral Problems and Increase Parenting Satisfaction. New York, NY: TarcherPerigree, 2017. ISBN: 0143130331
Reimers, Thomas M. Help! There’s a Toddler in the House! Proven Strategies for Parents of 2 to 6 Year Olds to Survive and Thrive Through the Mischief, Mayhem and Meltdowns. Boys Town, NE: Boys Town Press, 2011. ISBN: 1934490199
Reischer, Erica. What Great Parents Do: 75 Simple Strategies for Raising Fantastic Kids. New York: NY, TarcherPerigee, 2016. ISBN: 0399176691
Sax, Leonard. The Collapse of Parenting: How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown-Ups: The Three Things You Need to Do to Help Your Child or Teen Become a Fulfilled Adult. New York, NY: Basic Books, 2016. ISBN: 0465048978
Schnoes, Connie J. Show Me Your Mad Face: Teaching Children to Feel Angry Without Losing Control. Boys Town, NE: Boys Town Press, 2012. ISBN: 1934490318
Siegel, Daniel. No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind. Westminster, MD: Bantam Dell, 2014. ISBN: 0345548043
Stiffelman, Susan. Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids. Novato, California: New World Library, 2015. ISBN: 1608683265
Stiffelman, Susan. Parenting Without Power Struggles: Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids While Staying Cool, Calm and Connected. New York, NY: Atria Books, 2012. ISBN: 1451667663
Sunderland, Margot. The Science of Parenting. East Rutherford, NJ: DK Pub., 2016. ISBN: 1465429786
Swanson, Wendy. Mama Doc Medicine: Finding Calm and Confidence in Parenting, Child Health and Work-Life Balance. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2014. ISBN: 1581108370
Sweetland, Darlene. Teaching Kids to Think: Raising Confident, Independent, & Thoughtful Children in an Age of Instant Gratification. Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks, 2015. ISBN: 1492602752
Thompson, Charlotte. Prescription (Rx) for Parenting: How to Raise Healthy Infants and Children. Ocala, FL: Atlantic Pub. Group, 2015. ISBN: 1620230364
Pregnancy/Breastfeeding
Amato, Paula. The Pregnancy Encyclopedia: All Your Questions Answered. New York, NY: DK Pub., 2016. ISBN: 1465443789
Ashton, Jennifer. Eat This, Not That! When You’re Expecting. New York, NY: Galvanized, 2016. ISBN: 0425284719
Beaumont, Dean. The Expectant Dad’s Handbook. London: G.B., Random House, 2014. ISBN: 0091948045
Bomford, Jessica. It’s Twins! Now What?: Tips, Advice and Real-Life Experience to Help You From Your Pregnancy to Your Babies’ First Year. Chichester, GB: Summersdale, 2016. ISBN: 1849538123
Brody, Lauren. The Fifth Trimester: The Working Mom’s Guide to Style, Sanity, and Big Success After Baby. New York, NY; Doubleday, 2017. ISBN: 0385541414
Brown, Amy. Breastfeeding Uncovered: Who Really Decides How We Feed Our Babies? London, GB: Pinter & Martin, 2017. ISBN: 1780662750
Clarke, Stephanie. Healthy, Happy Pregnancy Cookbook: Over 125 Delicious Recipes to Satisfy You, Nourish Baby, and Combat Common Pregnancy Discomforts. New York, NY: Atria Books, 2016. ISBN: 1501130919
Glade, Curtis and Judith Schuler. Your Pregnancy Week by Week. Cambridge, MA: Da Capo Lifelong, 2016, 8th Ed. ISBN: 0738218928
Howland, Genevieve. The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy & Childbirth. New York, NY: North Star Way, 2017. ISBN: 150114667X
Huggins, Kathleen. The Nursing Mother’s Companion: The Breastfeeding Book Mothers Trust, From Pregnancy Through Weaning. Boston, MA: Harvard Common Press, 7th Ed., 2017. ISBN: 1558328823
Michaelis, Kristen. Beautiful Babies: Nutrition for Fertility, Pregnancy, Breastfeeding & Baby’s First Foods. Auberry, CA: Victory Belt Pub., 2013. ISBN: 1936608650
Miskin, Geraldine. Breastfeeding Made Easy: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Using the Miskin Method. London, GB: Random House, 2016. ISBN: 178504012X
Mohrbacher, Nancy. Breastfeeding Solutions: Quick Tips for the Most Common Nursing Challenges. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Pubns Inc., 2013. ISBN: 1608825574
Nelson, Kevin. The Everything Father-to-be-Book: A Survival Guide for Men. Blue Ash, OH: Adams Media Corp., 2014. ISBN: 1440574448
Stanway, Penny. The Breastfeeding Bible: Everything You Need to Know from First Latch to Final Feeding. Minneapolis, MN: Plain Sight, 2013. ISBN: 1462112838
Stewart, Deborah and Jenny Harvey. Baby & Me: The Essential Guide to Pregnancy. Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Co., 5th Ed., 2015. ISBN: 1936693763
Ufberg, David. The Pregnancy Instruction Manual: Essential Information, Tips, and Advice for Parents-to-Be. Philadelphia, PA: Quirk Books, 2008. ISBN: 0756636957
Young, Charlotte. Why Breastfeeding Matters. London, GB: Pinter & Martin, 2016. ISBN: 1780665202
Ward, Elizabeth. Expect the Best: Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During, and After Pregnancy. Turner, ME: Turner, 2017. ISBN: 168162625x
Sleep
Chitty, Antonia. Sleep and Your Special Needs Child. London, GB: Robert Hale Ltd., 2014. ISBN: 0719807913
Durand, V. Mark. Sleep Better! A Guide to Improving Sleep for Children with Special Needs. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brooks Pub., 2014. ISBN: 1598572946
Ezzo, Gary. On Becoming Baby Wise: Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep. Mount Pleasant, SC: Parent-Wise Solutions, 25th Ed., 2017. ISBN: 1932740074
Karp, Harvey. The Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Sleep Longer. Westminster, MD: Bantam Dell, 2nd Ed., 2015. ISBN: 0553393235
Kennedy, Janet. The Good Sleeper: The Essential Guide to Sleep for Your Baby and You. New York, NY: Henry Holt & Co., 2015. ISBN: 0805099433
McAllister, Rallie. The Mommy MD Guide to Getting Your Baby to Sleep So You Can Too!: More Than 400 Tips That 38 Doctors Use to Get Their Kids to Sleep—So You Can Too! Hellertown, PA: Momosa, 2016. ISBN: 098448048X
Modell, Stephanie. The Baby Sleep Guide: Practical Advice to Establish Good Sleep Habits. Chichester, GB: Summersdale, 2015. ISBN: 1849536856
Moon, Rachel. Sleep: What Every Parent Needs to Know. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2013. ISBN: 1581107811
Paige, Alexandra. 101 Ways to Lull Your Baby to Sleep. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster, 2016. ISBN: 1604336730
Pantley, Elizabeth. The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns: Amazing Sleep from Day One, for Baby and You. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 2016. ISBN: 1259641171
Rowley, Sheyne. Dream Baby Guide: Sleep: The Essential Guide to Sleep Management in Babies. Crows Nest, AU: Allen & Unwin, 2015. ISBN: 0014677649
Skula, Arna. Perfect Sleep: How to Establish and Maintain Good Sleep Habits for Your Baby. London, GB: Hamlyn, 2015. ISBN: 0600631621
Turgeon, Heather. The Happy Sleeper: The Science-Backed Guide to Helping Your Baby Get a Good Night’s Sleep—Newborn to School Age. Los Angeles, CA: J P Tarcher, 2014. ISBN: 0399166025
Weissbluth, Marc. Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child: A Step-By-Step Program for a Good Night’s Sleep. Westminster, MD: Ballantine Books, 2015. ISBN: 0553394800
Wiessinger, Diane and Diana West. Sweet Sleep: Nighttime and Naptime Strategies for the Breastfeeding Family. Westminster, MD: Ballantine Books, 2014. ISBN: 0345518470
Special Needs
Armstrong, Thomas. The Myth of the ADHD Child: 101 Ways to Improve Your Child’s Behavior and Attention Span Without Drugs, Labels, or Coercion. New York, NY: TarcherPerigree, rev. Ed., 2017. ISBN: 0143111507
Bertin, Mark. Mindful Parenting for ADHD: A Guide to Cultivating Calm, Reducing Stress & Helping Children Thrive. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger, 2015. ISBN: 1626251797
Boyle, Sherianna. The Everything Parent’s Guide to Overcoming Childhood Anxiety: Professional Advice to Help Your Child Feel Confident. Blue Ash, OH: Adams Media Corp., 2014. ISBN: 1440577064
Braaten, Ellen. Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up: Help Your Child Overcome Slow Processing Speed and Succeed in a Fast-Paced World. New York, NY: Guilford Pub., 2014. ISBN: 1609184726
Chitty, Antonia and Victoria Dawson. Sleep and Your Special Needs Child. London, GB: Robert Hale Ltd., 2014. ISBN: 0719807913
Dacey, John. Your Anxious Child: How Parents and Teachers Can Relieve Anxiety in Children. Somerset, NJ: Blackwell, 2016. ISBN: 111897459X
Douglas, Ann. Parenting Through the Storm: Find Help, Hope and Strength When Your Child Has Psychological Problems. Guilford Press, 2016. ISBN: 1462526772
Feinberg, Sandra, et.al. Including Families with Special Needs: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians. Chicago,IL: Neal-Schuman, 2014. ISBN: 1555707912
Fonseca, Christine. Raising the Shy Child: A Parent’s Guide to Social Anxiety: Advice for Helping Kids Make Friends, Speak Up and Stop Worrying. Waco, TX: Pruford Press, 2015. ISBN: 1618213989
Forgan, James. The Impulsive, Disorganized Child: Solutions for Parenting Kids with Executive Functioning Difficulties. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press, 2015. ISBN: 1618214012
Goldrich, Cindy. 8 Keys to Parenting Children with ADHD. New York, NY: W.W. Norton & Co., 2015. ISBN: 039371067X
Graves, Judith. Parents Have the Power to Make Special Education Work: An Insider Guide. Dulles: VA, Jessica Kingsley Pub., 2014. ISBN: 1849059705
Healy, Jane. Different Learners: Identifying, Preventing, and Treating Your Child’s Learning Problems. Riverside, NJ: Simon and Schuster, 2011. ISBN: 1416556427
Koscinski, Cara. The Parent’s Guide to Occupational Therapy for Autism and Other Special Needs: Practical Strategies for Motor Skills, Sensory Integration, Toilet Training, and More. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley, 2016. ISBN: 1785927051
Kutscher, Martin. Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Autism Spectrum, Tourette’s Anxiety and More!: The One-Stop Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Other Professionals. Dulles, VA: Jessica Kingsley Pub., 2014. ISBN: 1849059675
Marshak, Laura. Going Solo While Raising Children with Disabilities. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House, 2015. ISBN: 160613180X
Monastra, Vincent. Parenting Children with ADHD: 10 Lessons That Medicine Cannot Teach. Washington, D.C.: American Psychological Assoc., 2014. ISBN: 1433815710
Ogden, Paul. The Silent Garden: A Parent’s Guide to Raising a Deaf Child. Washington, D.C: Gallaudet University Press, 3rd Ed., 2016. ISBN: 1563686767
Paul, Rhea and Donia Fahim. Let’s Talk: Navigating Communication Services and Support for Your Young Child with Autism. Baltimore, MD: Brookes Pub., 2016. ISBN: 1598571206
Prizant, Barry. Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism. Riverside, NJ: Simon & Schuster, 2015. ISBN: 1476776245
Rosenberg, Kim. The Parent’s Autism Sourcebook: A Comprehensive Guide to Screenings, Treatments, Services and Organizations. New York, NY: Skyhorse, 2015. ISBN: 1632202638
Sanders, Claire. Parenting OCD: Down to Earth Advice From One Parent to Another. London, GB: Jessica Kingsley, 2015. ISBN: 1849054789
Schwarz, Alan. ADHD Nation: Children, Doctors, Big Pharma, and the Making of an American Epidemic. New York, NY: Scribner, 2016. ISBN: 1501105914
Trainor, Kathleen. Calming Your Anxious Child: Words to Say and Things to Do. Baltimore, MD: Hopkins University Press, 2016. ISBN: 1421420104
Tuck, Shonna. Getting From Me to We: How to Help Your Young Children Fit in and Make Friends. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House, 2015. ISBN: 1606132695
Wagner-Peck, Kari. Not Always Happy: An Unusual Parenting Journey. Las Vegas, NV: Central Recovery Press, 2017. ISBN: 194209437X
Speech, Language and Literacy Development
Bardige, Betty. Talk to Me, Baby! How You Can Support Young Children’s Language Development. Baltimore, MD: Brookes Pub., 2016. ISBN: 1598579207
Beyer, Monica. Teach Your Baby to Sign: An Illustrated Guide to Simple Sign Language for Babies and Toddlers. Beverly, MA: Fair Winds Press, 2015. ISBN: 1592336981
Cadjan, Nancy. Baby Signing Essentials: Easy Sign Language for Every Age & Stage. Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks, Inc., 2015. ISBN: 1492612537
Goldstein, Brian A. Bilingual Language Development & Disorders in Spanish-English Speakers. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 2012. ISBN: 1598571710
Hurst, Ellen. Why Can’t My Son Read? Success Strategies for Helping Boys with Dyslexia and Reading Difficulties. Waco, TX: Prufrock Press, 2014. ISBN: 1618212389
Jones, Heather. Talk to Me: Conversational Strategies for Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum or with Speech and Language Impairments. Dulles, VA: Jessica Kingsley Pub., 2014. ISBN: 1849054282
Kumin, Libby. Early Communication Skills for Children with Down Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House, 2012. ISBN: 1606130668
Laikko, Teresa. Talking with Your Toddler: 75 Fun Activities and Interactive Games That Teach Your Child to Talk. Berkeley, CA: Ulysses Press, 2016. ISBN: 1612435718
Lathey, Nicola. Small Talk: How to Develop Your Child’s Language Skills From Birth to Age Four. New York, NY: Experiment LLC., 2014. ISBN: 1615192034
Lindsay, Leslie A. Speaking of Apraxia: A Parent’s Guide to Childhood Apraxia of Speech. Bethesda, MD: Woodbine House, 2012. ISBN: 1606130617
Maclagan, Margaret. Talking Baby: Helping Your Child Discover Language. Sydney, AU: Finch, 2016. ISBN: 1925048608
MacRoy-Higgins, Michelle. Time to Talk: What You Need to Know About Your Child’s Speech and Language Development. New York, NY: Amacom, 2017. ISBN: 081443729X
Martin, William. The Mother of All Booklists: The 500 Most Recommended Nonfiction Reads for Ages 3 to 103. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Pub., 2015. ISBN: 1442238615
Nagaraja, Dharmachari, The Buddha’s Apprentice at Bedtime: Tales of Compassion and Kindness for You to Read with Your Child- to Delight and Inspire. London, GB: Watkins Publishing Ltd., 2013. ISBN: 1780285140
Nemeth, Karen. Many Languages, Building Connections: Supporting Infants and Toddlers Who are Dual Language Learners: Strategies for Teachers of Infants and Toddlers. Lewisville, NC: Gryphon House, 2012. ISBN: 0876593899
Newman, Nancy. Raising Passionate Readers: 5 Easy Steps to Success in School and Life. New York, NY: Tribeca View Press, 2014. ISBN: 0615847544
Offenbacher, Barbara. First Words: A Parent’s Step-by-Step Guide to Helping a Child with Speech and Language Delays. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Pub., 2013. ISBN: 1442211229
Owens, Robert E. Language Disorders: A Functional Approach to Assessment and Intervention. Lebanon, IN: Pearson, 2013. ISBN: 0132978725
Straub, Susan and K.J. Dell’Antonia. Reading with Babies, Toddlers and Twos: A Guide to Laughing, Learning, and Growing Together Through Books. Naperville, IL: SourceBooks, 2013. ISBN: 1402278160
White, Paul. Signs of a Happy Baby: The Baby Sign Language Book. New York, NY: Morgan James, 2017. ISBN: 1683502108
Willingham, Daniel. Raising Kids Who Read: What Parents and Teachers Can Do. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Inc., 2015. ISBN: 1118769724
Zangl, Renate. Raising a Talker: Easy Activities for Birth to Age 3! Lewisville, NC: Gryphon House, 2014. ISBN: 0876594739
Toilet Training
Au, Sara. Stress-Free Potty Training: A Commonsense Guide to Finding the Right Approach for Your Child. New York, NY: AMACOM, 2nd Ed., 2016. ISBN: 00172697
Bennett, Howard. Waking Up Dry: A Guide to Help Children Overcome Bedwetting. Oak Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2nd Ed., 2015. ISBN: 1581109067
Coe, Jacqueline. The Intelligent Parent’s Guide to Faster Potty Training. Hertfordshire, GB: Panoma Press, 2013. ISBN: 1909623121
Frankel, Alona. Once Upon a Potty-Boy. Richmond Hill, ON: Firefly Books, 2014. ISBN: 1770854045
Frankel, Alona. Once Upon a Potty-Girl. Richmond Hill, ON: Firefly Books, 2014. ISBN: 1770854053
Hodges, Steve J. It’s No Accident: Breakthrough Solutions to Your Child’s Wetting, Constipation, UTIs and Other Potty Problems. Guilford, CT: Lyons Press, 2012. ISBN: 076277360X
Pierce, Nick. Knock! Knock! Who’s There? A Potty Training Picture Book. Brighton, GB: Scribblers, 2017. ISBN: 1911242857
Spector, Todd. How to Pee: Potty Training for Boys. New York, NY: Henry Holt, 2015. ISBN: 0805097732
Spector, Todd. How to Pee: Potty Training for Girls. New York, NY: Henry Holt, 2016. ISBN: 0019090168
Van Lieshout, Maria. I Use the Potty. Boston, MA: Chronicle Books, 2016. ISBN: 1452135355
Wolraich, Mark. American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Toilet Training. New York, NY: Bantam Books, 2nd Ed., 2016. ISBN: 0425285804
Professional
Beresin, Anna. The Art of Play: Recess and the Practice of Invention. Philadelphia, PA: Temple University Press, 2014. ISBN: 1439910944
Bailey, Alan. Building a Core Print Collection for Preschoolers. Annapolis, MD: American Library Assoc., 2014. ISBN: 0838912192
Boog, Jason. Born Reading: Bringing Up Bookworms in a Digital Age—From Picture Books to Ebooks and Everything in Between. Old Tappan, NJ: Touchstone, 2014. ISBN: 1476749795
Crawford, Merle. Autism Intervention Every Day! Embedding Activities in Daily Routines for Young Children and Their Families. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes, 2016. ISBN: 1598579284
Dietzel-glair, Julie. Get Real with Storytime: 52 Weeks of Early Literacy Programming with Nonfiction and Poetry. Santa Barbara, CA: Libraries United, 2015. ISBN: 1440837384
Dombrink-Green. Spotlight on Young Children: Supporting Dual Language Learners. Washington D.C.: NAEYC Pub., 2015. ISBN: 1938113130
Espinosa, Linda. Getting it RIGHT for Young Children from Diverse Backgrounds: Applying Research to Improve Practice with a Focus on Dual Language Learners. Lebanon, IN: Pearson College Division, 2015. ISBN: 0133017850
Freeman, Judy. The Handbook for Storytime Programs. Annapolis, MD: American Library Assoc., 2015. ISBN: 083891265 Ghoting, Saroj. Step Into Storytime: Using StoryTime Effective Practice to Strengthen the Development of Newborns to Five-Year-Olds. Annapolis, MD: American Library Association, 2014. ISBN: 0838912222
Gonzalez-Mena, Janet. Child, Family, and Community: Family-Centered Early Care and Education. Lebanon, IN: Pearson College Division, 7th Ed., 2016. ISBN: 0134290046
Howard, Vikki F. Very Young Children with Special Needs: A Foundation for Educators, Families and Service Providers. Lebanon, IN: Pearson, 5th Ed., 2013. ISBN: 0133399923
Hyson, Marilou and Heather Tomlinson. The Early Years Matter: Education, Care and the Well-Being of Children, Birth to 8. Williston, VT: Teachers College Press, 2014. ISBN: 0807755583
Irwin, Julia. Preparing Children for Reading Success: Hands-on Activities for Librarians, Educators, and Caregivers. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Pub., 2014. ISBN: 0810892537.
Keeler, Rusty. Seasons of Play: Natural Environments of Wonder. Lewisville, NC: Gryphon House, 2016. ISBN: 0876596138
Klipper, Barbara. Programming for Children and Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Chicago, IL: American Library Association, 2014. ISBN: 0838912060
Macmillan, Kathy. Baby Storytime Magic: Active Early Literacy Through Bounces, Rhymes, Tickles, and More. Annapolis, MD: American Library Assoc., 2014. ISBN: 0838912168
McWilliams, M. Susan. Beyond the Flannel Board: Story Retelling Strategies Across the Curriculum. St. Paul, MN: Redleaf Press, 2017. ISBN: 1605544868
National Association for the Education of Young Children. Expressing Creativity in Preschool. Washington D.C.: NAEYC Pub., 2015. ISBN: 193811308X
Tomlin, Angela. Tackling the Tough Stuff: A Home Visitor’s Guide to Supporting Families at Risk. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes, 2016. ISBN: 1598579274
Stoltz, Dorothy. The Power of Play: Designing Early Learning Spaces. Annapolis, MD: American Library Assoc., 2015. ISBN: 0838912559
2017