The Explosive Child: A New Approach for Understanding and Parenting Easily Frustrated, Chronically Inlexibile Children -- by Ross Greene (Author) (Book - Parent)
"An explosive child who frequently exhibits severe noncompliance, temper outbursts, and verbal or physical aggression. If this sounds like your child, you're probably feeling frustrated, guilt-ridden,...
Ages 4 years - 18 years.
Let's Talk Facts About Depression -- by American Psychiatric Association (Author) (Book)
"Each Let's Talk Facts About pamphlet contains an overview of the illness, its symptoms, and the illness's effect on family and friends. A bibliography and list of resources make them ideal for...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
Growing Up Sad: Childhood Depression and Its Treatment -- by Leon Cytryn, Donald McKnew, Jerry Wiener (Authors) (Book - Parent)
"This state-of-the-art book presents essential information for understanding and treating depressed children, as well as preventing depression in the young. In the past decade, tremendous advances...
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3), School Age (6-12), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), Adulthood (22+), Adolescence (13-21)
Surviving Ophelia: Mothers Share Their Wisdom in Navigating the Tumultuous Teenage Years -- by Cheryl Dellasega (Author) (Book - Parent)
Mothers speak out on both the heartaches and joys of raising a teenage daughter. "Raising a teenage girl can be frightening and overwhelming for the most important female figure in her life: her...
Ages 13 years and up.
Speaking of Divorce: How to Talk with Your Kids and Help Them Cope -- by Roberta Beyer (Author) (Book - Parent)
No professional review available.
All Ages
Age groups: Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), Adolescence (13-21), Toddlerhood (1-3), School Age (6-12)
An Empty Chair : Living in the Wake of a Sibling's Suicide -- by Sara Miller (Author) (Book - Child)
"Just as sibling relationships are varied and complex, so the feelings and experiences of sibling suicide survivors run a long and complex gamut from deep grief, to anger, to guilt, to relief. Often...
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21), School Age (6-12)
Stress Relief: The Ultimate Teen Guide (It Happened to Me, 3) -- by Mark Powell (Author) (Book - Child)
"Describes the causes of stress, how to recognize and deal with them, and how to alleviate the stress itself by using such methods as breathing exercises, meditation, and creative visualization."...
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21)
Strategies for Helping Parents of Exceptional Children: A Guide for Teachers -- by Milton Seligman (Author) (Book - Parent)
Advice for teachers on developing productive relationships with parents of exceptional children, providing a basic understanding of family dynamics and home-school relationships.
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)
The Social Skills Program Cards (Equipment/Aid - Child)
"75 cards with questions that correlate directly with The Social Skills Program and inventories can be divided into 5 mini-decks of 15 cards each from the five topics: Communication Effectiveness,...
Ages 11 years and up.
The American Psychiatric Publishing Textbook of Substance Abuse Treatment -- by Marc Galanter, Herbert Kleber (Authors) (Book)
"Substance abuse is the nation's number one health problem, and also a major health problem worldwide. In the United States, less than half of those in need of treatment actually receive it?both due...
All Ages
Age groups: Adulthood (22+)