Recommended Books for Parenting

There are so many books out there that it's easy to get overwhelmed. Here are some books that consistently get good reviews. The Book Depository has free shipping to Korea. What the Book in Itaewon can get most books for you. Amazon might be a good option if you have someone coming to visit or can buy the Kindle version of the book. The descriptions are based off of Amazon's descriptions.


The Attachment Connection: Parenting a Secure and Confident Child Using the Science of Attachment Theory
Written by Ruth Newton PhD

This book discusses the facts about attachment parenting. It discusses why the first five years of development are key and how you can help your child grow up to be happy, secure, and confident. You'll learn about your child's brain development. You can buy it off Amazon or the Book Depository.



The Baby Book, Revised Edition: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby from Birth to Age Two
Written by William Sears, Martha Sear, Robert Sears, and James Sears

Written by the famous Sears, this book discusses the questions that concern parents most: from eating, sleeping, development, health, comfort, and more. You can buy if off Amazon or the Book Depository.



Kids: How Biology and Culture Shape the Way We Raise Young Children
Written by Meredith F. Small

A follow-up to the book Our Babies, Ourselves, this book discusses how we raise our children. Scientific research on human evolution and biology is presented. The author talks about how parents can enhance or hold back the emotional and psychological growth of their children. You can buy it off Amazon or the Book Depository.



Our Babies, Ourselves: How Biology and Culture Shape the Way We Parent
Written by Meredith F. Small

This book suggests that we reconsider our culture's traditional views on parenting. You'll find out that somethings that are culturally done may not be the best for our children. Learn about babies sleeping alone, bottle vs. breastfeeding, how long you should wait to pick up a crying infant, and whether it's important to talk to your baby. It's an interesting book that challenges many of our beliefs about parenting. You can buy it on Amazon or the Book Depository.



The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child
Written by Robert W. Sears

This book is fact-based and offers impartial data about vaccines. There is also an alternative vaccination schedule. Information about how common the disease is, what the ingredients in the vaccinations is, how serious the effects of the disease are, and what side effects the vaccine may cause are also covered. There is also information about Canadian vaccinations. You can buy it off Amazon or the Book Depository.


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