Book Recommendations- Non Fiction

Parenting
Any parent of a newborn should read a book on sleeping. Its what babies spend most of their time doing and is what will control your days. My personal favorite is the classic, Baby Wise by Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam. I read it prior to Liam being born and have referenced the sleep schedules with each kid to stay aware of their schedule changes as they grow. I firmly believe this book helped Brian and I gain the tools to help our children sleep well, from an early start. Brian didn't even read it but from the book report I gave him ;) he clearly got the gist.

On my list to still read:
Between Parent and Child by Haim Ginott

The Collapse of Parenting: How we hurt our kids when we treat them like grown ups by Leonard Sax- on my list

Ignore It! How selectively looking the other way can decrease behavior problems and increase parenting satisfaction by Catherine Pearlman

Teaching your Children Values by Richard Eyre

No- Drama Discipline: The whole-Brain way to calm the chaos and Nurture your Child's developing mind by Daniel Siegel

The While Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture your Child's Developing Mind- on mu list

The Entitlement Trap: how to rescue your child with a new family system of choosing, earning and ownership by Richard Eyre

Healthy Sleep Habits, happy child by Marc Weissbluth

Hold on to your kids: why parents need to matter more than peers by Gordon Neufeld

Parenting with love and logic by Foster Cline

Parenting with out power struggles: raising joyful, resilient kids while staying cool, calm and connected by susan stiffelman

Simplicity parenting: using the extraordinary power of less to raise calmer, happier, and more secure kids by Kim Payne and Lisa Ross

Power of positive parenting: a wonderful way to raise children by glenn latham

Parenting with love: making a difference in a day by glenn latham

Boundaries with Kids: when to say yes, when to say no to help your children gain control of their lives by Henry cloud

How to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk by Adele Faber

Cleaning house: a mom's twelve month experiment to rid her home of youth entitlement by Kay willis wyma

You are the mother your children need by christie gardiner

Life/ Relationships
It's ok to laugh by Nora Purmort. If I recall from a few years ago when I read this, there is some language so just FYI if that bothers you. This girl had a rough few years and shares how humor got her through. Very relatable and encouraging if you are going through hard things to know you are not alone.

Real Love in Marriage by Greg Baer, ready this what feels like a million years ago but still remember numerous lessons I learned from this book. Great read to reflect on your responsibility in a relationship and how what you do affects your spouse. Really focuses on what you can change within yourself and how that will in turn help change the other person. A total win win.

Boundaries by Henry Cloud. A must read for everyone. Lots of scriptures but you could totally skip over them if you aren't into that thing. They are not critical to the content of the book. He is great at outlining what boundaries are, when they should be put in place, and how not being a yes person can actually be the right thing for you and those you love.

I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai. This girl is incredible. If you have ever taken what you have for granted read this book. She stands for so much good. Is a huge proponent for education especially for women and the power that education has. You may go through hard things but when you hear her story it will put things in perspective for you.

On my list to still read:
The Gift of Fear and other survival signals that protect us from violence by Gavin de Becker

Outliers: the story of success by Malcolm Gladwell

Getting More: how you can negotiate to succeed in work and life by Stuart Diamond

Extreme Ownership: How US Navy SEALs lead and win by Jocko Willlink

Business Boutique: A woman's guide for making money doing what she loves by Christy Wright

Girl Wash your face by Rachel Hollis

World Changer: A mothers story: the unbreakable spirit of a US Navy SEAL Aaron Vaughn by Karen Vaughn. 

Finance
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. Love this one, read it years ago but what has stayed with me from this one is that the traditional things we have been taught about money and working are lies. Your company will never care about your success as much as you do.

Barefoot to Billionaire. This is a bio about John M Huntsman SR. What a story he has. When you think of the rich, certainly Billionaire's you can't help but assume they live a life of leisure but he is quite candid about the struggles they have overcome. Having money doesn't exempt you from life's trials. He sacrificed so much and is such a giver with the cancer research he is a part of. Love learning about successful people so I can learn their strengths and traits and become more like them.

Start late, finish rich by David Bach. Though I read this in my early 20s ( so not starting late at all with retirement planning) I felt the principles were still valuable.

Everyday Millionaires by Chris Hogan. I have been waiting for this book to come out for almost a year now. They just conducted the largest survey of Millionaires and collected the data on how they got there. Total normal people doing basic boring things. Loved the stories and the encouragement the book encompassed. Even though the focus was on money the actual traits of the millionaires is what I liked the most. I love learning why people are successful, not just with money but in life. Things I learned, millionaires are more likely to not divorce, be health nuts, be educated, set goals, be early risers, be hard workers, and givers.

The Automatic Millionaire Homeowner by David Bach

On my list to still read:
Smart Money Smart Kids by Cruz and Ramsey- On my list
Retire Inspired by Chris Hogan

Medical
A mind of your own by Kelly Brogan. A therapist that discusses how others in her industry are quick to push antidepressants rather than look at the root cause. She discusses the actual cause to several health issues and natural ways to heal your body.

How Can I get Better by Richard Horowitz. Another great book that encourages taking your health and education into your own hands. Focus is on Lyme disease and the author is a top doctor that treats the disease in the US so he offers a lot of insight into his practice and the outcomes he has seen with his patients.

Business
5 dysfunctions of a team by Patrick Lencioni. Even though this is written for a business audience, so much can be related to relationships in general. We all work in teams in so many forms in life and the principles he discusses can be applied.

Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi, again business audience in mind but totally applicable to everyone. This book is all about leveraging your network. Taught me a lot about friendships and relationships in general.

On my list to still read:
StregnthsFinder 2.0 by Tom Rath

Be your own brand: A Breakthrough Formula for Standing Out from the Crowd by David McNally

Radical Candor: Br a Kick A** boss without losing your humanity by Kim Scott