Raising a Good Kid: Chances Are You're Doing Just Fine -- by John Smith (Author) (Book - Parent)
"Raising a good kid -- even knowing what makes a "good" kid -- can be terrifying because it is so important to us and because so many things can go wrong. John Smith has spent decades with kids and...
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
Just Say Know: Talking with Kids about Drugs and Alcohol -- by Wilkie Wilson, Scott Swartzwelder, Cynthia Kuhn (Authors) (Book - Parent)
"Just Say Know gives parents, educators, and health professionals powerful tools to talk with kids about how alcohol and other drugs interact with their minds and bodies. It teaches adults what they...
All Ages
Age groups: School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21)
The Doctor & You -- by Diane Swanson (Author) (Book - Child)
"A trip to the doctor's office generally isn't something adults look forward to, and for children it can be frightening. Knowing what to expect will go a long way toward relieving their anxiety. ...
All Ages
I'm Tougher Than Diabetes! -- by Alden Carter (Author) (Book - Child)
" In this upbeat and informative title, young Natalie describes how she manages her type I diabetes. She speaks straightforwardly in first person about the ups and downs of her daily procedures,...
Ages 6 years - 10 years.
Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls (Ballantine Reader's Circle) -- by Mary Pipher (Author) (Book - Parent)
"...Reviving Ophelia is a call to arms from Dr. Mary Pipher, a psychologist who has worked with teenagers for more than a decade. She finds that in spite of the women's movement, which has empowered...
Ages 13 years - 18 years.
Making Divorce Easier on Your Child: 50 Effective Ways to Help Children Adjust -- by Nicholas Long (Author) (Book - Parent)
"While there are many trade books on children and divorce, most tend to be filled with extensive discussions of the psychological impact on children, with little effective advice. You want immediate...
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
The Biggest Job We'll Ever Have: The Hyde School Program for Character-Based Education and Parenting -- by Laura Gauld (Author) (Book - Parent)
"The formation of character is an elusive thing; despite concerned parenting, good schools and all the best intentions, parents worry about everything from insubordination and bad grades to hard...
All Ages
Age groups: Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)
The Complete Guide to Pregnancy After 30 -- by Carol Winkleman (Author) (Book - Parent)
"Winkelman has written a comprehensive guide to pregnancy aimed at older mothers. She includes information on infertility treatment and drugs, multiple births, genetic testing and age-related...
All Ages
Silver Spoon Kids: How Successful Parents Raise Responsible Children -- by Eileen Gallo (Author) (Book - Parent)
"While many parents know how to capitalize on their wealth financially, they aren't as certain how to make sure money doesn't spoil their children. Silver Spoon Kids addresses the how and the equally...
All Ages
Age groups: Toddlerhood (1-3)
God at the Kitchen Table: Teaching Your Religious and Moral Beliefs to Your Children -- by Scott Cooper (Author) (Book - Parent)
"Cooper is to be applauded for the idea behind this book that parents can't simply sit back and benignly hope that their children will absorb their spiritual values. Drawing on his own experiences as...
All Ages
Age groups: Infancy (<1), Toddlerhood (1-3), Preschool/Kindergarten (3-5), School Age (6-12), Adolescence (13-21), Adulthood (22+)