Parenting books and books about the challenges of being a mommy can be great resources when you're feeling overwhelmed, lost, or even lonely in your role as mother.  There are many great books out there.  However, be sure to make wise choices when picking out your parenting library.  Some books take a very parent centered approach and advacate methods and principals that are not in the best interest of your child or baby.  Below you will find books that I found to be helpful and feel very comfortable recommending.

Parenting Support and Advice:

• What to Expect the First Year by Heidi Murkoff
• What to Expect the Toddler Years by Heidi Murkoff
• The No-Cry Sleep Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night by Elizabeth Pantley
• Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems: New, Revised, and Expanded Edition by Richard Ferbe
• Stupid Things Parents Do To Mess Up Their Kids: Don't Have Them If You Won't Raise Them by Laura Schlessinger

Mommy Support and Advice:

• Life on Planet Mom by Lisa Bergren
  
• In Praise of Stay-at-Home Moms by Dr. Laura Schlessinger