Recommended Books

With a combination of donations, books purchased with group funds, and books from leaders' personal bookshelves, we offer a substantial library of resources for members seeking to supplement their parenting toolbox or facing a particular challenge. Go to Goodreads to view the complete list of available titles. Note that not all titles may be available at each meeting, so it is best to contact a leader in advance of a meeting to request a book.

The content of many of these books address one or more of API's Eight Principles of Parenting. Other titles available may address issues facing parents today that are not directly related to Attachment Parenting, such as specific diets, vaccinations, and education. Inclusion of these titles does not imply that API takes any stance on such issues, but that we encourage parents to make informed decisions regarding all parenting issues.

While these books contain valuable information, they may also include some passages that do not follow attachment parenting philosophy. For example, API does not support any reference to spanking or violence against children. We encourage you to use your own discretion in reading these books or in evaluating any parenting philosophy.