Library tips for parents

Chauvet, Isabelle: I’m taking a bath

Gliori, Debi: Allu in the bath

Gliori, Debi: The Little Owl’s Evening Bath

Janouch, Katerina: Ilona and the Wonderful Bath

Parenteau, Shirley: Silly Little Things

Wolde, Gunilla: Teemu takes a bath

Conway, Gareth: The Little Penguin’s Potty Book

Corderoy, Tracy: Little Bear’s New Potty

Daynes, Katie: Explore! Potty

Gray, Dean: Who’s sitting on the potty?

Kirkkopelto, Katri: Oona and Eetu: don’t worry!

Lindman, Mervi: Peppe on the potty

Reid, Camilla: Emppu and the Big Red Potty

Syväjärvi, Annastiina: Cat Pee

Vestergaard, Hope: Toilet Troubles

Willis, Jeanne: Who’s sitting on the potty?

Brandon, Taylor: The bird that was afraid to clean the crocodile’s teeth

Campanella, Marco: Hermanni Mouse at the Dentist

Carralo, Isabel: Little Rabbit’s Dental Problems

Garhamn, Anna-Karin: Dental work

Reuterstrand, Siri: Emppu at the dentist

Ross, Tony: I want my tooth

Schoenwald, Sophie: Teeth Brushing Day at the Zoo

Veittikoski, Niina: Hertta brushes her teeth

Koskimies, Pirkko: Pupu Tupuna: Tutti Lost

Künzler-Behncke, Rosemarie: Ann’s beloved dummy

Lindman, Mervi: Peppe is looking for his dummy

Moost, Nele: Farewell to the Pacifier

Nilsson Thore, Maria: The trio gives up their comfort blanket

Ross, Tony: I Want My Girlfriend Back

Teräs, Mila: Elli and the Pacifier

Weninger, Birgitte: Bye, everyone!

Bondestam, Linda: Good night, Earth

Brown, Margaret Wise: The Land of Nod

Forssén Ehrlin, Carl-Johan: The Elephant Who Wanted to Fall Asleep, The Rabbit Who Wanted to Fall Asleep

Gliori, Debi: The Wind’s Whisper

Hacohen, Dean: Under the Blanket!

Havukainen, Aino: Tatu and Patu’s Strange Dream Book

Inkpen, Mick: Sweet Dreams, Piggy Pig

Kubicek Boye, Helena: Bedtime Stories

Majaluoma, Markus: Hulda dear, let’s read a bedtime story!

Melling, David: It happened one evening

Mongredien, Sue: Pörrin and Grandpa’s Evening Activities

Mühle, Jörg: Just a little more

Robbins, Heather Roan: Little Bear’s Bedtime Book

Surojegin, Nora: Sleepless Hare

Teräs, Mila: Elli and the Dreamhead

Wilmore, Alex: Sleepy Bunny

Harjanne, Maikki: Minttu’s Medical Book

Hill, Eric: Get well soon, Puppe

Kanto, Anneli: Paavo Virtanen and the disease

Louhi, Kristiina: Tomppa and Doctor Korva

Reuterstrand, Siri: Emppu goes to the doctor

Scarry, Richard: Jussi Jänönen at the Doctor’s

Stenberg, Birgitta: Perttu in hospital

Wilson, Karma: Kalle Bear Gets Sick

Wolde, Gunilla: Sanna at the Doctor’s

Andrae, Giles: Be brave, little penguin!

Bright, Paul: The Pöykäri and the Night Surprise

Chiew, Suzanne: No need to worry, Turo

Gustavsson, Per: What do princes fear?

Haapasalo, Jade: Light and the Darkness of Night

Hai, Magdalena: Mörkö Möö and Mikko Pöö

Hirvonen, Lauri: The Wind Tamer

Kostet, Jenna: Ilon Milli and Mölli the Fear

Kuusela, Anne-Maria: The fearful penguin surpasses itself

Leathers, Philippa: Hui, said Little Rabbit

McDonald, Avril: Jukka Hukka and the Shadow Monster

Nilsson, Ulf: Alone on stage

Pelliccioni, Sanna: Onni-poika and the Terrible Monster

Pirhonen, Nina: Leo the Lion Overcomes Fear

Reuterstrand, Siri: Emppu at a sleepover

Tommola, Anna: Säpsy defies fate

Aijälä, Elina: Hui

Aittokoski, Metsämarja: Pikkuli says NO!

Butler, M. Christina: Kaapo Kanin’s Grumpy Old Man

Chou, Yih-Fen: No says Mimi

Corderoy, Tracy: No!

De Seve, Mike: Grumpy Killi

Jones, Stella J.: The Bear’s Grumpy Day

Jäntti, Riikka: Little Mouse, Weather Vane

Kanto, Anneli: Kastehelmi Virtanen and her own will

Kirkkopelto, Katri: Oona and Eetu: Disagree

Korolainen, Tuula: Kissa Killin kiukkupussi (Kitty Kill’s Grumpy Bag)

Kuusela, Anne-Maria: Räyhä Ravun kiukkupuuska (Räyhä Ravun’s Tantrum)

Lindman, Mervi: Peppe gets angry!

Mäki, Anna Maria: Manna and the Belly Button

Pruuki, Heli: The Princess and the Pea

Scarry, Richard: Oh, No, Piggy!

Smallman, Steve: Mörkki, Am I grumpy!

Teutori: Miina and Manu: The Tantrum Book

Chapman, Jane: Love Never Ends

Cole, Babette: True Love

Frensborg, Maria: Me and the New Baby

Garhamn, Anna-Karin: Food and babies

Gray, Caroline: The World’s Best Big Sister

Horse, Harry: The Little Rabbit and the New Babies

Klingenberg, Malin: Five Hounds

Leblanc, Catherine: When I became a big brother

Louhi, Kristiina: Tomppa and Piimänakki

Ormerod, Jan: Exchange Babies

Pelliccioni, Sanna: Onni-boy becomes a big brother

Rosavaara, Katriina: Villiina and the Big Sister Package

Ste , Uta Charlotte: My mum belongs to me!

Child, Lauren: This party is really mine

Fea ley, Jan: It’s good to be in the middle

Harlin, Anttu: Kikattava Kakkiainen and Mr. Moose’s Sandcastle

Kanto, Anneli: Perttu Virtanen and terrible jealousy

Kuusela, Anne-Maria: Koala Bear wants to be the best

Moost, Nele: I am the princess!

Scheffler, Alex: Pete and Pulmu: A New Friend

Teräs, Mila: The Moon-Haired Hobby Horse

Cole, Babette: Princess Hoksunokka breaks the rules

Corderoy, Tracey: This is mine!

Havukainen, Aino: Veera’s Kitchen Chores

Kelly, Mij: Oh, come on!

McLaine, James: The Killers

McMillan, Sue: Laila & Harri: The Book of Good Manners

Pétigny, Aline de: Sauli and Good Manners

Ruuska, Kerttu: Elsa and Lauri at the party

Scarry, Richard: Thank you and you’re welcome

Dunbar, Polly: Nuuni bites

Geisler, Dagmar: Ninni dares

Güettler, Kalle: No! Said the little monster

Hintsala, Jasu: You have such a long neck

Kaskinen, Anna-Mari: Too heavy a backpack

Kirkkopelto, Katri: Piki

Kuusela, Anne-Maria: Puspus Pusukala wants to play

Lindenbaum, Pija: Henna creeps into hiding

McDonald, Avril: Jukka Hukka and the Colourful Jacket

Nilsson Thore, Maria: The trio wants to play as a pair

Schopf, Sylvia: Shall we still be friends?

Alanen, Noora: Miiru’s father is in prison

Georgiou, Melissa: Timo mou s his friend

Gray, Kes: Love Glue

Härmälä, Anna: Suruposki

Isoaro, Anna Elina: That night, winter came

Karsikas, Ilja: Aamos and the Sumac Tree

Katajavuori, Riina: Two Homes

Kostet, Jenna: Milli, Mölli and the Painter of Sorrows

McDonald, Avril: Jukka Hukka and Iso Hukka

O’By e, Nicola: Where is our home, Father Bear?

Salmi, Anna: The Leaning House

Thorén, Heli: Penny misses

Tiilikka, Elina: When Grandma Disappeared

Velthuijs, Max: The Frog and the Bird Song

Weninger, Brigitte: See you again, Dad

Aubert, Dany: Daycare Begins, Little Bear

Gliori, Debi: The Little Owl’s Big Day

Havukainen, Aino: Tatu and Patu at Daycare

Kirkkopelto, Katri: Oona and Eetu: a day at daycare

Korolainen, Tuula: Snout towards school

Kuutti, Maria: Happiness and Aada at daycare

Melling, David: Huuko Goes to Nursery School

Pelliccioni, Sanna: Onni-poika goes to nursery school

Penn, Audrey: Sweet Secret

Scotton, Rob: Matti-Katti

Stewart, Amber: Esiko’s big step

Sundström, Josefine: Tam-Tam Goes to Nursery School

Venho, Johanna: Otto jumps over the ditch

Huovi, Hannele: Aha! said Pikkuruu

Pressler, Mirjam: Yes, we can do it

Rayner, Catherine: Aulis finds his paw

Tharlet, Eve: You can lea the other way around

Tiitinen, Esko-Pekka: Little Hedgehog Ihmetys

Waddell, Martin: Sweet dreams, little bear!

Willis, Jeanne: Don’t Let Go

Alfvén, Malin: The Book of Defiance

Aron, Elaine: The Highly Sensitive Parent

Furman, Ben: I’m proud of you!

Huttu, Tiina: Head first: how to support your child’s brain development

Irisvik, Satu: How to raise a digital native

Järvelin, Annika: Motherhood: wisdom, tips, peer support

Kauppila, Elina: Wonderful Family: The ABCs of Conscious Parenting

Laajasalo, Taina: When three becomes four

Mattila, Leea: What on earth? Lea to understand your child’s mind

Mikkonen, Jonna: A Behaviour Guide for Mothers of Boys

Märtha Louise: A child bo sensitive

Nordlund, Nina: Children and money: the basics of financial education for parents

Nurmi, Päivi: The Parent’s Book of Anger

Paalasmaa: Parenting wisdom for busy parents

Perry, Philippa: If only your parents had read this book

Puura, Kaija: How to raise your child to be a pleasant adult

Pöyhönen, Julia: Handbook of Emotional Skills

Rantala, Janna: Parintaju: relationships in families with children

Tommola, Anna: Calm and encourage: help for children in stressful situations

Borgenicht, Louis
Baby: Owner’s Guide: Instructions, Troubleshooting, and First Year Maintenance

This guide, with its clear diagrams, introduces new owners to the most important functions, general maintenance and accessories for their baby. The book includes instructions for situations such as: troubleshooting based on the child’s sound signals, programming the nap mode, operating the child’s power supply, and selecting and setting the soother.

A fun and practical baby guide for tech wizards and tech novices, or anyone who is simply afraid of getting their hands dirty.

Enkenberg, Ilkka:
Fatherhood: True stories every father should read

Isäkirja is two men’s honest account of what it’s like to be a father. Through funny, poignant and true-to-life stories, Ilkka and Markus describe the emotional spectrum experienced by fathers, from joy to rage and from disappointment to pride.

Isäkirja is a source of peer support for existing fathers and an introduction for those who are planning to become fathers or will soon become fathers. For the child’s other parent, it is a unique window into the father’s experience. The comic-like and playful illustrations in the book allow the reader to reflect on the father’s emotional world in their own way.

Ford, Sarah
Take a deep breath! : mindfulness for imperfect mothers

Find your own way of being a mother in the midst of imperfect everyday life.

Breathe Deeply! is a guide for all emo people struggling with the trials and tribulations of motherhood. The book cheerfully guides the reader through the many challenges of motherhood. The goal: for everyone to stay sane. The book advises mothers on how to maintain their inner balance by taking time for themselves (e.g. by sticking their head in the freezer) and letting off steam through various mindfulness exercises.

Laane, Tanja
Motherhood Handbook 

The life of a mother is a tangle of stretching and changing situations. It is full of emotions, and sometimes it is difficult to distinguish between exhaustion and happiness. Thousands of tip collections have been written for mothers: guides to parenting, baby care and organisation, as well as books on improving fitness. This is not one of them.

This work explores what mothers and Be hardians have in common and how gratitude is linked to the chaos of a mother’s handbag. What is a mental snooze button, where does everyday balance come from, and how can you take a break if you don’t have one?

Mothers support the world, but what supports mothers? Not endless performance tips, but gentle self-understanding. Could you be the mother who is enough for herself for a moment?

Naakka, Irene
Crazy as a mother

Naaka’s candid book tells how dreaming of having a child, pregnancy, childbirth and becoming a mother can mess with your mind.

The book tells the true story of a control freak who was depressed after giving birth to her first child, but eventually found balance in her family life and career.

This humorous and brutally honest work brings the reader very close to the feelings and situations associated with motherhood even before the child is bo . These are things that many people experience but may not dare or know how to talk or write about.

Paalasmaa, Ja o
Parenting wisdom for busy parents

Parenting Wisdom for Busy Parents is written especially for parents who want to raise their children as wisely as possible but don’t seem to have enough time to wade through expert advice. This book answers questions that conce every parent. It presents the best parenting insights in a concise package suitable for busy mode parents and offers plenty of practical parenting tips. Parenting Wisdom for Busy Parents also helps you understand children at different ages.

Rantala, Janna
Mum, don’t obey! (all the parenting guides in the world)

After becoming a mother, child psychiatrist Janna Rantala had to refine her ideas about parenting. Even the most suitable academic qualifications were of no help when the children refused to get up or eat in the mo ing, her partner was irritating, and she had to get to work on time.

Rantala entertainingly goes through everyday situations from waking up in the mo ing to the playground and meals to evening activities. She breaks down our ingrained ideas about parenting and guides parents towards ways in which they can challenge their own practices.

Viholainen, Ville Heroes
of Short Films

Parenting is full of surprises – a whole nappy full of them.

Dark circles under the eyes, overflowing love, everyday struggles and, of course, broken nights. This thrilling guidebook introduces you to the special skills of childcare – whether it’s putting your child to sleep, feeding them, negotiating with a toddler or sneaking around like a ninja. This new generation parenting guide provides support and a breather for anyone navigating the busy years.

Andersson, Laura
You Can Sleep: How I taught my baby to sleep and how it’s done elsewhere

You Can Sleep is a fun and candid account of one family’s first year with a baby, from the perspective of sleeping – and staying awake. The book also guides readers towards a good night’s sleep through stories from other parents and interviews with experts. Do French babies really sleep through the night at two months old? What is the four-month sleep regression and how can you get through it? Are babies who take naps in the cold the reason Finnish parents have to stay awake for so long?

The result of one family’s sleep project was a simple list of tips to support your baby’s sleep jou ey from the very beginning. You can sleep, giving parents the tools they need to survive the baby years without dark circles under their eyes.

Keski-Rahkonen, Anna In Search
of Sleep Sand

Practical advice for solving sleep problems in babies and toddlers. The book is based on the latest inte ational and domestic scientific research, brought to life with real stories from families. The book presents a number of different approaches to solving sleep problems, which often improve the well-being of the whole family and from which each family can choose the methods that best suit their situation and values. The effectiveness, benefits and possible disadvantages of the different methods are presented in a balanced manner.

Pentley, Elizabeth A
Gentle Jou ey to Featherbeds: A Gentle Way to Get Your Baby to Sleep Through the Night

The book is an excellent guide for parents of young children who suffer from sleep disorders. With Pantley’s advice, your baby will sleep peacefully through the night.

Stirling, Siobhan
Baby’s Sleep

Information about the sleep stages of newbo s and preschoolers. Guidance on common sleep problems and encouragement for tired parents. Various sleep techniques for a good night’s sleep.

Heinonen, Piia For the
best of our family

The long-awaited guidebook on breastfeeding diets for babies with allergies. When a breastfed baby reacts to foods eaten by the mother, the easiest solution is often to modify the mother’s diet: the child continues to receive the undeniable health benefits of breastfeeding, and life becomes easier for the whole family when the baby is feeling better. At the same time, it provides an opportunity to discover new, delicious and healthy foods that are suitable for everyone.

For the best of our family offers support, encouragement, information and practical advice to families struggling with food sensitivities in babies and toddlers. In addition to medical experts, parents of children with allergies and recipe developers specialising in special diets also have their say.

Lehti, Anni
From a napper to a bon vivant

The book contains information about finger food and provides tips on how to get started with finger food, as well as offering a wide range of finger food recipes for every meal of the day, from breakfast to supper. All recipes have in common that they contain basic ingredients that can be used in several dishes in the book.

The instructions take into account both mixed-diet and vegetarian families, and each recipe can be adapted so that parents can enjoy the same meal. Nutritious and tasty foods make eating irresistible – even for babies!

Talvitie, Laura
Nykymutsin breastfeeding book

Information and support for parents. The book covers everything from breastfeeding to milk bars, possible difficulties and finally weaning. Alongside expert text, there are stories and experiences collected from mothers as peer support. The exercise pages help you reflect on your own feelings.

Väisänen, Outi From
the same pot, parts 1 & 2

One pot for babies and parents! After reading this book, your baby’s meals will no longer consist of endless purees and finger foods. Now you can make even more delicious food for babies and toddlers alongside your own meals – all in the same pot.

The book contains delicious and easy recipes for the whole family, which can be used to prepare meals for babies and toddlers. The book primarily provides recipes for ‘adult’ meals, from which a portion is set aside for children before adding salt, strong spices or other ingredients that are unsuitable for children. Two birds with one stone, and time is saved. Most of the recipes can be prepared in 30 minutes.

Pulli, Elina
Kukkuluuruu = Kuckeliku

Babies experience things with all their senses. Familiar sounds, smells and the gentle gaze of their carer create a sense of security for babies. When held in someone’s arms and in warm skin contact, babies lea to trust that they are being supported with love and good intentions. Through skin and movement sensations, babies lea to recognise the positions of their own bodies. They lea to enjoy cross-body movements and whole-body games, which are important for their development. Daily chores and shared play, in which the child can use all their senses, are of paramount importance. They create a strong foundation for the bond between the baby and the caregiver and for the child’s later development.

Salo, Saara
Care and play: interaction between baby and parent

The book contains information, songs and games that help develop good interaction. Through good interaction, children feel that they are loved, admired and valued in every way. The book is based on the principles of Theraplay interaction therapy. Because babies do not understand words, the relationship with their parents is initially built on wordless togethe ess, emphasising touch, closeness, joy and playfulness.

Various songs and rhymes give rhythm to the game. The book can be used from the pregnancy stage onwards. Where appropriate, the book can also be used with older children, such as adopted children. The book includes a music CD.

Sironen-Hänninen, Sirpa
Gently Caressing

Gentle rhymes for spending time with your baby. Holding, cuddling, tender looks, playing together, fooling around and sharing joy during care moments deepen the bond between baby and parent. Familiar nursery rhymes repeated daily give the baby a sense of security. The poems

in the book describe the everyday life of a family with a baby and encourage gentle and joyful interaction with the baby. Feeding, nappy changing and dressing are moments of communication in which the baby lea s about themselves and the world. The poems progress in line with the baby’s growth as they gradually become interested in their surroundings and lea new skills.

In addition to the rhymes, the book includes tips from a psychologist on how to ha ess everyday interaction to support the baby’s overall development. It includes information, encouragement and ideas for interactive games – because everything important is here and now!

Helin, Sari
The Bad Mother’s Sex Book

How to survive a relationship and the busy years? What helps when the marital bed has become a family bed? The Bad Mother’s Sex Book, of course! With the tips in this book, readers can lea to say ‘maybe’ instead of ‘no’, giving sexuality a chance to be a life-enhancing force. Couples going through the busy years can’t find time for sex or are chronically exhausted. Sex doesn’t work, one partner doesn’t want it, or sex is just a few minutes of rushing that leaves you feeling bad. One partner stares at po while the other wants to look into their eyes. In relationships, there are far more arguments about who does the washing up than there are kisses, and many people ask themselves whether they still feel anything for their partner. Anger, arguments and insults have replaced love. Many people are disappointed and many are betrayed.

The Bad Mother’s Sex Book is based on the real relationship and sex problems of Bad Mother’s readers. These are solved by clinical sexologist and psychotherapist Leena Hattunen, whose advice has saved many relationships. Sari Helin is a jou alist and one of Finland’s most widely read columnists. Huono Äiti is a social media character created by Sari Helin, with whom anyone struggling through the busy years of parenthood can identify.

Mattila, Raisa
Relationship book for families with children

A guide for parents of young children who want to take care of their relationship while raising a family. Although Finnish relationships tend to deteriorate after the birth of children, the problems can be solved. This boldly honest, accepting and cheerful book helps with practical issues by providing expert knowledge, suggested solutions and peer support.

Rantala, Janna
Parintaju: relationships in families with children

Children’s developmental crises inevitably affect the relationship, and relationship difficulties cause significant symptoms in children. The birth of children creates a crisis in the relationship in a way that could previously have been avoided. If left untreated, the crisis can become a permanent state of affairs.

In her first book, Äiti, älä tottele! (Mother, don’t obey!), child psychiatrist Janna Rantala described the connection between relationships and parenting through the lens of family interaction. In this book, she takes the topic further: everyday conflicts are interpreted as manifestations of the couple’s relationship, and conflicts in the couple’s relationship are interpreted from the perspective of parenting.

At the heart of it all is the concept of partnership; understanding that a couple’s own perception of their relationship and the child’s position within that relationship may be the real cause of the crisis – and also the solution.