Top 5 Holistic Parenting Books: Pediatrician Recommended

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Here are five holistic parenting books every naturally-minded parent should read. Although there is no blueprint for parenting, these books provide helpful insights into understanding children’s development, your role and interaction with them, and how to set positive reinforcement to empower your children.

The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children by Shefali Tsabary, PhD
Well-written breakthrough book helping parents to be more connected with their children by honoring their own journey and that of their children. Buy Now.

Cribsheet by Emily Oster 
An in-depth look at common baby/parenting perceptions and evidence-based support for those. Buy Now.

The Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp
A great resource on helping your baby sleep better. Buy Now.

The Baby Book by William Sears MD 
Written by a board-certified pediatrician with years of experience in practice and personally with many children and grandchildren. Dr. Sears summarizes the key topics in pediatric care combining Western and traditional medicine. Buy Now.

Positive Discipline: The First Three Years by Jane Nelsen EdD
Helping parents to set healthy boundaries that allow children to thrive. Buy Now.

Dr. Eileen Shi

Board-Certified Las Vegas Pediatrician

Your pediatrician should always be your child’s advocate and believe your child always comes first. Little Roots Pediatrics families on their wellness journey with Concierge Pediatric care. We integrate evidence-based care with holistic health principles to provide the most up-to-date, direct-access pediatric care.