Reddit mentions of Why Buddhism is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment

Start practicing mindful meditation. "Why Buddhism is True" by Robert Wright is a good book on the subject that focuses on the science behind why it helps your brain.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MPZNG63/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Get lots of exercise.

Talk to a therapist.

In the context of parenting, the essential resource is Nancy Bardacke's Mindful Birthing: https://www.amazon.com/Nancy-Bardacke/e/B007NQOTSI
Otherwise, there are so so so many books its hard to choose - so I'll list just a few favorites:
Thich Nhat Han's Peace is Every Step: https://www.amazon.com/Peace-Every-Step-Mindfulness-Everyday/dp/0553351397/ref=la_B000AP5YRY_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1503002019&sr=1-2

Mindful magazine: https://www.mindful.org/mindfulness-meditation-guided-practices/?gclid=CjwKCAjw_dTMBRBHEiwApIzn_K9o5yuMoHlCdC_ReLMd5ULpXKD9XSwZ0QJ3a7bfY9naiPTFXccAchoCX2oQAvD_BwE

And the two books that are next on my list to read:
Robert Wright: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Buddhism-True-Philosophy-Enlightenment-ebook/dp/B01MPZNG63/ref=sr_1_15?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1503002286&sr=1-15&keywords=mindfulness%2C+science
and Dan Goleman and Richie Davidson: https://www.amazon.com/Altered-Traits-Science-Reveals-Meditation-ebook/dp/B01N3BUE70/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1503002507&sr=1-1&keywords=richard+davidson

I am not a Buddhist. I study Buddhist philosophy and try to live my life aligned with the Budda’s teachings (not by any means the same thing)...so I may not be a good source for your question. However...

My advice is to not get too caught up in the various details and such. Buddhism today is like any other organized religion in the sense that it seeks to influence your thinking and behaviors in such a direction that benefits the leadership of that religion. So, instead, I would recommend you start with a couple of interesting books that talk about Buddhist philosophy without bogging down in the dogma. I recommend:

Why Buddhism is True: The Science and Philosophy of Meditation and Enlightenment

https://www.amazon.com/Why-Buddhism-True-Philosophy-Enlightenment-ebook/dp/B01MPZNG63/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525851744&sr=8-1&keywords=why+buddhism+is+true+robert+wright



And

Buddhism Plain and Simple: The Practice of Being Aware Right Now, Every Day

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005CVTTWM/ref=oh_aui_d_detailpage_o01_?ie=UTF8&psc=1


These two books look at Buddhism in a sober, modern light and do a very good job of pointing out the basic teachings. They both also reference other sources that you can then use to expand your exploration, if you so desire.



Best of luck to you, on your path....