Our Reading List
We love to read books together as another way to connect and form a common language on what can sometimes be ‘tough’ topics. These are some of our favorites. We definitely recommend ALL of these as solo or couple reads. Feel free to read these / recommend books you love / chat with us about any of these any time at all!.
Relationships
These books have been staples for us in growing a strong and intimate long term relationship
Why We Love It:
We have been through these 8 Dates several times and every time, we learn more about each other!
Why We Love It:
This book provided a common language for us to discuss intimacy in an open and productive way! We read it 3-4 years ago and still reference it all the time.
Why We Love It:
We encourage everyone to explore the Love Languages that they identify most with and share with their partner. Teach your partner how to love you in the way that will feel best to you!
Creativity:
We live a creative lifestyle and we’re always looking for inspiration to keep our creative juices flowing. We love and reference these in conversations ALL THE TIME.
Why We Love It:
Thought provoking and unpretentious. Not only has this one helped us to unblock some of of creative flow but also sparked our interest in books on creativity as a whole.
Why We Love It:
Love the style and pace of this book. A lot of books on creativity have the same topics. We felt like this book hit on the key topics in a way that we could identify with and match with our style.
Why We Love It:
A quick and inspiring read. Big Magic will follow you everywhere if you leave yourself open to it.
Parenting
We have a WHOLE BUNCH of children and we’re constantly working to find the right words, right actions and meaningful ways to connect with each of them as individuals and with each other as co-parents.
Why We Love It
The concept that we are all Good Inside (both US and OUR CHILDREN) and that all behaviors are windows into emotions was groundbreaking for us. We recommend this one to every parent we know.
Why We Love It
Every wonder why your kiddo isn’t ‘like everyone else’ and why certain things that work for other kid’s don’t work for yours? They might be Highly Sensitive. We parent all our kids using the tips/strategies as though they all fit this category and it’s been SO helpful.
Why We Love It
Although this book is about “Teenage Girls” in theory, the concepts can apply to all of your children. So many useful strategies in here for all parents!