Motherwell Books is an innovative online platform devoted entirely to parenting books and the people who read and write them. Parenting is hard, books make it easier. We will be featuring the latest releases, evergreen favorites, plus our very own recommendations—selected especially to help curious parents and parents-to-be navigate this life-altering journey!
Great parenting is not the same thing as perfect parenting. Great parenting starts with true self-compassion, the kind that means you don’t judge yourself.
Why the current state of expectations on mothers is wholly unsustainable, and how we can move towards something better.
In the madness of his grief, Delaney grapples with the fragile miracle of life, the mysteries of death, and the question of purpose for those left behind.
Never trust anyone who has not brought a book with them.
Lemony Snicket
What We Recommend
A responsible mother is not one who slowly dies for her children, but one who shows them how to fully live. MORE BOOKS ON RELATIONSHIPS
Simply identifying the issue of unequal labor on the home front isn’t enough: we need a solution. MORE BOOKS ON WORK-LIFE BALANCE
The biggest question is not, Will my daughter walk or talk? but, How can I best love my girl, just as she is? MORE BOOKS ON SPECIAL NEEDS
The potential negative impact of this new girlie-girl culture is undeniable. MORE BOOKS ON GENDER
Overparenting has the potential to ruin a child’s confidence and undermine their education. MORE BOOKS ON EDUCATION
This is a book about facing impossible circumstances and desperately wishing you could turn back the clock. MORE BOOKS ON GRIEF/LOSS
New Children’s Books We Love
A heartfelt and meaningful portrait of houselessness that’s just right for young children.
Eleven-year-old Mo is making up her own recipe for family in this unforgettable story.
Every young reader will discover firsthand how to slay their fears and find their inner power.
Resources
The Conscious Kid: dedicated to equity and promoting healthy racial identity development in youth
