Recommended Reading
Parenting | Divorce & Stepfamilies | Death & Bereavement | Sleep & Sleep ProblemsParenting & Behavior
"The Blessing of a Skinned Knee" by Wendy Mogel, Ph.D. Dr. Mogel is a child psychologist who realized, after years in a successful clinical practice, that she needed to find new approaches for many of her young patients. This book has been recommended by parents of all faiths and is filled with practical guidance about raising kids in today's world. Penguin, Reprint edition 2001; ISBN-13: 978-0142196007"
"The Happiest Baby on the Block" by Harvey Karp, M.D. A quick and easy read that is chock full of interesting theories about why newborns fuss and cry in spite of all of your best efforts. Bantam Books; Reprint edition 2005. ISBN-13: 978-0553588729"
"Liberated Parents, Liberated Children: Your Guide to a Happier Family"Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. Many parents tell us that their children never seem to listen, no matter how much they yell at or threaten or beg their children to act differently. This book shows a more effective, and humane way of raising children. Published by Avon Books in 1990. ISBN: 0380711346.
"The Myth of Laziness" Mel Levine, M.D. Especially useful for parents of children or young adults who are not succeeding in school or in life, or for anyone who wonders why their child isn't "living up to their potential." Dr. Levine brought together his vast knowledge of neuro-developmental and brain research as well as his years as a leading developmental pediatrician to try and help these struggling, seemingly lazy kids. We don't know anyone who has studied Dr. Levine's work who has not been glad that they did so. Simon & Schuster, ISBN: 0-743-21367-X
"Between Parent and Child" Haim Ginott, M.D. A classic work on parenting by the author who inspired Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. Published by Avon Books in 1969, and by Macmillan Publishing Company in 1956. ISBN:0-380-00821-1.
"Children : The Challenge" Rudolf Dreikurs, M.D. and Vicki Soltz. The STEP program (Systematic Training in Effective Parenting) was designed by students of Dr. Dreikurs and largely based on his teachings. Published by Plume in 1991. ISBN: 0452266556.
"How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk" Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. A "study guide" and companion to "Liberated Parents, Liberated Children." Published by Avon Books in 1991. ISBN: 0380570009.
"Siblings Without Rivalry/How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too" Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. A great gift to give someone you care about who is having their second baby. Even better for families where the kids are fighting and the stress level is high. Published by Avon Books in 1988. ISBN: 0380705273.
"My Teenager Is Driving Me Crazy" Published by Ballantine Books in 1989. ISBN: 9994607790.
"Normal Children Have Problems, Too" Stanley Turecki, M.D. Discusses difficult children, the concept of temperament, re-establishing parental authority, and discipline that really works. Bantam Doubleday Dell Pub. ISBN: 0553374389.
"The Difficult Child" Stanley Turecki, M.D. Focuses on understanding different children's temperament, and gives practical advice on managing hard-to-raise children. Published by Bantam Books in 1989. ISBN 0-553-34446-3.
Divorce & Stepfamilies
"Dinosaurs Divorce : A Guide for Changing Families" Laurence Krasny Brown and Marc Tolon Brown. For small children. Published by Little Brown & Co in 1988. ISBN: 0316109967
"How It Feels When Parents Divorce" Jill Krementz. Published by Knopf in 1988. ISBN: 0394758552. For older kids. Children talking about their experiences before and after their parents divorced.
"Let's Talk About It : Divorce" Fred Rogers, Jim Judkis. Published by Philomel Books in 1996. ISBN: 0399224491. For small children.
"Divorce Without Victims : Helping Children Through Divorce With a Minimum of Pain and Trauma" Stuart Berger. Published by Signet in 1986. ISBN: 0-451-14388-4. This book gives practical strategies to minimize the trauma for the children of divorce.
"Divorce Workbook : Guide for Kids and Families" Sally B. Ives, Michele Lash, and David Fassler. An anti-coloring book for young children. Published by Waterfront Books in 1988. ISBN: 0914525050
Death & Bereavement
"Talking about death: A dialogue between parent and child" Earl A. Grollman. Published by Beacon Press, Boston, in 1990. ISBN 0-8070-2363-9. The book includes practical advice for adults, a children's read-along section, and extensive lists of organizations, books, videos and more.
"My Grandpa Died Today" Joan Fassler. Published by Human Sciences Press, Inc., New York in 1983. ISBN 0-87705-053-8.
"About Dying" Sarah Bonnet Stein. Excellent book for small children facing death of a loved one. Published by Walker & Co in 1974. ISBN: 0802761720.
"How it feels when a parent dies" Jill Krementz is a series of interviews with older children and teenagers about how they felt when they lost one of their parents. Published by Alfred Knopf, New York in 1996. ISBN 0-394-75854-4. We would not recommend giving this book to a child in the first few weeks after the death of a parent, but perhaps months or years later.
"When I Die, Will I Get Better?" Joeri Breebaart and Piet Breebaart. Written by a 5 year old boy after the sudden illness and death of his brother. This book is best for small children. Published by Peter Bedrick in 1993. ISBN: 0872263754.
"The Fall of Freddie the Leaf" Leo F. Buscaglia. A book to help explain the cycle of life and death to older children. Published by Holt Rinehart & Winston in 1983. ISBN: 0805010645.
Sleep & Sleep Problems
“The Insomnia Answer: A Personalized Program for Identifying and Overcoming the Three Types of Insomnia" Drs. Paul Glovinsky & Art Spielman. Mostly for adults with insomnia, this book is well written and practical. Perigee Trade, 2006, ISBN: 0399532307
“The Promise of Sleep" by Dr. William Dement can turn anyone into an "expert" on sleep and sleep disorders. Dr. Dement is truly the father of sleep medicine. If you have snoring or sleep related breathing problems we cannot recommend this book highly enough. Delacorte Press, 1999, ISBN 0-385-32008-6.
“Solve your child's sleep problems" Richard Ferber, M.D. A classic book about children's sleeping patterns and problems. Published by Simon & Schuster in 1986. ISBN 0-671-62099-1.
"Sleep Better" by V. Mark Durand of SUNY / Albany deals with sleep problems in children with special needs such as ADHD, Autism, Mental Retardation, etc. Paul H. Brookes Publishing Co., 1998, ISBN 1-55766-315-7.
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