Mighty Team Book Club Picks: Parenting & Self-Care Reads We Love
Between snack times, nap schedules, school drop-offs, and everything in between, it can be hard for parents to find time to read. But the right book at the right moment can feel like sitting down with a wise friend - one who helps you zoom out, breathe deeper, and remember what matters most.
That’s why we came together as a team to share a roundup of thoughtful, practical, and inspiring books that support parents in both raising little humans and taking care of themselves. These are titles we’ve dog-eared, underlined, and recommended to friends over and over again.
📖 Raising Good Humans by Hunter Clarke-Fields
This book is a gentle reminder that raising kind, resilient kids starts with the way we show up as parents. Through mindfulness practices and simple strategies, Clarke-Fields helps parents break reactive cycles and respond with more patience, compassion, and calm. A great pick for those moments when parenting feels especially overwhelming.
📖 Moms on Call, by Laura Hunter, LPN & Jennifer Walker, RN, BSN
This book series guides parents through every stage of early parenthood - from newborn care to toddlerhood. It covers the essentials like sleep, feeding, developmental milestones, and more, all written by pediatric nurses who are also moms with decades of firsthand experience.
📖 Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff
What can modern parents learn from ancient cultures? Doucleff explores how communities around the world raise cooperative, helpful, and happy kids - without sticker charts or constant power struggles. With real-world stories and practical takeaways, this book reframes parenting through a global lens.
📖 Parenting from the Inside Out by Daniel J. Siegel & Mary Hartzell
Ever notice how your own childhood experiences can shape how you react as a parent? This classic dives into the science of attachment and emotional regulation, giving tools to better understand yourself while building stronger connections with your kids. It’s equal parts psychology and practical parenting wisdom.
📖 Atomic Habits by James Clear
Not strictly a parenting book, but a must-read for anyone who wants to build healthier routines that actually stick. Clear’s approach to small, consistent changes is perfect for busy parents who want to create more calm, order, or even self-care in their day—without overhauling everything at once.
📖 Cribsheet by Emily Oster
Data lovers, rejoice. Emily Oster is known for breaking down research into clear, empowering guidance. In Cribsheet, she tackles everything from breastfeeding to sleep training to screen time—helping parents feel less anxious and more confident about the many decisions that come with raising babies and toddlers.
Why We Love These Picks
Each of these books brings something different to the table: mindfulness, cultural wisdom, neuroscience, practical habits, or data-driven clarity. Together, they remind us that there’s no single “right” way to parent - and that caring for ourselves is just as important as caring for our kids.
✨ Your turn: Have you read any of these?
