The history and anthropology of birth and parenting

It’s a bit early, but once you can talk to the child – which is by far my favorite part of being a parent – this book is essential. It’s the only book on parenting I’ve read that I return to again and again.

This book will also help you interact with uh… adult… children in a more productive manner, too. I can’t recommend it highly enough. It kinda blew my mind, and totally changed my perspective on what being a parent is.