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LEARNING RESOURCES AND TECHNOLOGY
Books for Parents

 

 

DRIVEN TO DISTRACTION - Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D.
An excellent book to aid with recognizing and coping with Attention Deficit Disorder from childhood through adulthood.  A "must" read...understandable and helpful.

ENDING THE HOMEWORK HASSLE - Understanding, Preventing, and Solving School Performance Problems -- John Rosemond.
John Rosemond, a nationally recognized authority on parenting, has written this book to offer parents implementation strategies on the development of responsible young people.  While homework can be a hassle, his book could help you to avoid a hassle in your home.  He offers pointers on motivating children as well as recognizing and dealing with Attention Deficit Disorder.

GET OUT OF MY LIFE, but first could you drive me and Cheryl to the Mall? -- A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager -- Anthony E. Wolf, Ph.D.
Written by a practicing psychologist, Dr. Wolf's book is funny yet compassionate, focusing on common sense while living with teens.

HELPING WITH HOMEWORK - A Parent's Guide to Information Problem-Solving -- Eisenberg/Berkowitz
Eisenberg and Berkowitz explain how to use the Big 6® Skills Approach for information problem solving to understand homework and school assignments.

HOW TO TALK SO KIDS WILL LIST AND LISTEN SO KIDS WILL TALK -- Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish.
The authors address so many of the issues that parents face on a daily basis while offering simplistic and yet effective solutions.  Topics include feelings, cooperation, alternatives to punishment and praise.

IMPROVING YOUR CHILD'S BEHAVIOR --  Madeline C. Hunter and Paul V. Carlson.
Because parents DO make a difference, this book is written for YOU.

IT'S NOT FAIR, JEREMY SPENCER'S PARENTS LET HIM STAY UP ALL NIGHT! -- Anthony E. Wolf, Ph.D.
Dr. Wolf's book is clearly one that recognizes the importance of setting limits and making demands using anecdotes that help to make every situation so familiar.

THE NO-NONSENSE PARENTS' GUIDE - What You Can Do about Teens and Alcohol, Drugs, Sex, Eating Disorders and Depression -- Sheila Fuller and Leigh Rudd.
As stated by MADD of Connecticut, anyone involved with teens whether parent or professional should read this Guide.

PARENT POWER! -- John Rosemond
Rosemond discusses the phases in children's lives, giving parents insight into what to expect and advice on how to solve problems of each stage.

THE ROLLER-COASTER YEARS -- Charlene C. Giannetti and Margaret Sagarese
Written by two experienced moms of adolescents, this book is filled with insight, suggestions and tips on the very maddening but "magical middle years".

SIBLINGS WITHOUT RIVALRY - How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too -- Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish.
After10 years of being on the New York Times Bestseller list, this book continues to be one that parents look to as the solution to end the constant bickering that could occur between siblings.

TEEN PROOFING -- John Rosemond
John Rosemond, the voice of authority on raising teenagers today, writes about the importance of teens taking responsibility for their lives.

THINGS WILL BE DIFFERENT FOR MY DAUGHTER - A Practical Guide to Building Her Self-Esteem and Self-Reliance - From Infancy Through the Teen Years -- Mindy Bingham and Sandy Stryker.
"Warm, supportive, and solidly based on the latest research, this innovative guide offers concrete advice and strategies on how to raise your daughter to be confident and capable."






 

 

 

 

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