Parents often ask us for book recommendations and suggestions for other parenting resources. Here are some of Kendal Parent Network’s top recommendations:
For pregnancy and postpartum
Pregnancy for Men, Mark Woods
Many Kendal dads have raved about how useful (and entertaining!) this book has been!
Written with humour and from a male perspective, this is the go-to guide to pregnancy for dads-to-be.
Why Did No One Tell Me?, Emma Brockwell
Written by one of the best women’s health physiotherapists in the UK. Focuses on pregnancy, birth and postnatal. A brilliant resource for return to exercise.
Mother Truths, Karen McMillan
A collection of poems about the early days of motherhood.
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, La Leche League International
Many new parents don’t realise how all-consuming breastfeeding is during the early days. These first weeks and months of parenthood can be quite overwhelming.
This book is the go-to guide for all things breastfeeding.
BabyCalm, Sarah Ockwell-Smith
For your relationship as parents
How Not To Hate Your Husband After Kids, Jancee Dunn
Too Tired To Fight, Erin Mitchell and Dr Stephen Mitchell
The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, John M. Gottman, PhD and Nan Silver
Hold Me Tight, Dr Sue Johnson
How To Be A Calm Parent, Sarah Ockwell-Smith
For parenting
The Whole Brain Child, Dr Daniel J. Siegel and Dr Tina Payne Bryson
Connection Parenting, Pam Leo
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read, Philippa Perry
How To Talk So Little Kids Will Listen, Joanna Faber and Julie King
Anything by Sarah Ockwell-Smith!
Kendal Parent Network 