(406) 587-5870  f: (406) 522-1536   /   280 W Kagy Blvd, Suite G Bozeman, MT 59715

(406) 587-5870
f: (406) 522-1536
280 W Kagy Blvd, Suite G Bozeman, MT 59715

Recommended Reading

  Expecting

  • RECOMMENDED BOOKS ON CARING FOR YOUR INFANT
  • Heading Home with Your Newborn, From Birth to Reality - by Laura A. Jana, MD, and Jennifer Shu, MD.

    This insightful guide to parenting a newborn comes from two pediatricians, both mothers themselves. It covers subjects relevant to the first few months of an infant's life like feeding, sleeping, crying, diapering, illness, and traveling, along with suggestions for capturing the moments along the way.
  • Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child - by Mark Weissbluth, M.D.

    Written by a sleep researcher as well as pediatrician (and father), this book gives you a step-by-step guide to help establish a healthy sleep routine for your child from infancy to adolescence.
  • The Happiest Baby on the Block - by Harvey Karp, M.D.

    This is an excellent book that provides new parents with a "tool box" for calming a young baby. The DVD may be even better!
  • The Nursing Mother's Companion - by Kathleen Huggins, R.N., B.S.

    A "survival guide" for breastfeeding mothers.
  • On Becoming Baby Wise: Giving your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep - by Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam

    A bit of a "cult classic," Baby Wise lays out some good basics to help promote good sleep habits early in infancy.
  • Your Baby's First Year: Fourth Edition - by Steven P Shelov, American Academy of Pediatrics

    This all-in-one resource provides advice on every aspect of infant care throughout the first year.
  • PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT GETTING A NEW BROTHER OR SISTER
    These books set a positive tone about the arrival of a new baby.
  • Big Brother Daniel - by Angela C Santomero and Jason Fruchter
  • The New Baby - by Mercer Mayer
  • My New Baby - by Annie Kubler (no words)
  • Peter's Chair - by Ezra Jack Keats
  • Hey, Little Baby! - by Nola Buck
  • On Mother's Lap - by Ann Herbert Scott
  • I Used to be a Baby - by Robin Ballard
  • I'm a Big Brother/Sister - by Joanna Cole
  • You Were the First - by Patricia MacLachlan and Stephanie Graegin
  • BOOKS TO HELP YOU ANSWER THE QUESTION "WHERE BABIES COME FROM?"
  • Amazing You - by Gail Saltz (3 to 8 year-olds)
  • Changing You - by Gail Saltz (9 to 12-year-olds)

  Newborns

  • GENERAL PARENTING
  • Parenting with Love and Logic - by Foster Cline and Jim Fay
  • Getting to Calm, The Early Years: Cool-headed Strategies for Raising Caring, Happy, and Independent 3-7 Year olds - by Laura Kastner
  • Heading Home with Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality - by Laura Jana, MD, and Jennifer Shu, MD
  • The First Twelve Months: Your Baby's Growth Month by Month - by Frank and Theresa Caplan
  • What to Expect the First Year - by Heidi Murkoff
  • Toddler 411: Clear Answers & Smart Advice For Your Toddler - by Denise Fields
  • Positive Discipline: The First Three Years: From Infant to Toddler - Laying the Foundation for Raising a Capable, Confident Child - by Jane Nelson
  • SLEEP ADVICE
  • Happiest Baby on the Block: The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Newborn Baby Sleep Longer - by Harvey Karp, MD
  • Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child - by Marc Wiessbluth, MD
  • The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night - by Elizabeth Pantley

  School-Age

  • GENERAL PARENTING
  • Caring For Your School-Aged Child: Ages 5-12 - by Edward Schor
  • Positive Discipline for Preschoolers:For Their Early Years-Raising Children Who Are Responsible, Respectful and Resourceful - by Jane Nelson
  • Raising Your Spirited Child:A Guide for Parents Whose Child is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, Energetic - by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
  • BOOKS FOR KIDS: PRIVATE BODY PARTS & PUBERTY
  • Amazing You - by Gail Saltz (ages 3-8 years)
  • Changing You - by Gail Saltz (for boys and girls ages 9-11 years)
  • The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls - by Valerie Schaefer and Norm Bendell
  • The Boy's Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for Growing Up You - by Kelli Dunham
  • BOOKS FOR KIDS: GETTING A NEW SIBLING
  • The New Baby - by Mercer Mayer
  • My New Baby - by Rachel Fuller
  • Peter's Chair - by Ezra Jack Keats

  Teens

  • GENERAL PARENTING
  • Parenting with Love and Logic - by Foster Cline and Jim Fay
  • Getting to Calm: Cool-headed Strategies for Parenting Tweens and Teens - by Laura Kastner and Jennifer Wyatt
  • Positive Parenting for Teens - by Jane Nelson
  • Staying Connected to Your Teenager - by Michael Riera