1-2-3 Magic for Kids: Helping Your Children Understand the New Rules

by Thomas Phelan and Tracy Lewis (2008, ParentMagic, 7.95)
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Presents the "1-2-3 Magic" parenting program from a child's point of view. This guide provides kids with a thorough understanding of the disciplinary system--from the counting and time-out methods their parents will be using. Storytelling portions are coupled with copious illustrations to help describe the basic tenets of 1-2-3 Magic--such as positive reinforcement, charting, and the docking system. Crossword puzzles, word searches, and journal suggestions further encourage children to apply what they've learned about the methods. Color illustrations. Grades 1-5. [6” x 9”...97 pages]

Time Out!: Resolving Family Conflicts

by Fran Schmidt & Alice Friedman (2001, Peace Education Foundation, 6.95)
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You'll find this workbook clearly written and illustrated with great cartoon-style illustrations. The suggestions are practical, and designed to help improve family communication and coping skills. It helps families learn how to cool down emotions, avoid a contest of wills, turn problems into possibilities, use "I-Care" messages, and how to negotiate and mediate. Includes a full-color 11" x 18" poster. This book can be used as a great take-home tool for any family in crisis…or for any parenting group you might be doing. [8.5” x 11”...32 pages]

The Mad Family Gets Their Mads Out

by Lynne Namka (2005, Talk, Trust, & Feel, 10.95)
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Fifty things to say and do to express anger constructively. The author presents an exploration of how anger happens, how it feels, and how it can come out in negative ways. There are several charts on how to release anger, rules for getting the mads out, and things to do later if the mads are still there. Some color. Grades 1-5. [7” x 8.5”...48 pages]

Helping Your Angry Child: A Workbook for You and Your Family

by Darlyne Nemeth, et al. (2003, New Harbinger, 19.95)
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This interactive, self-help workbook is for parents who need practical responses to their children's anger. Illustrations & charts. [8.5” x 11”...200 pages]

Calming the Family Storm: Anger Management for Moms, Dads, & All the Kids

by Gary McKay, et al. (2004, Impact Publishers, 16.95)
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Offers powerful tools for handling the anger that's inevitable in all families, and provides tools to create changes that will result in less anger, more effective expression of anger, and a happier and more harmonious family life. Discover strategies for: Getting anger under control quickly; Teaching children how to handle their anger with each other; and with adults; Getting along better even when you're angry. [6” x 9”...306 pages]

Activities That Teach Family Values: Helping Parenting Move from Lecturing to Sharing

by Tom Jackson (1998, Red Rock Publishing, 14.95)
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Here are 52 fun and easy-to-do activities that really make a difference in families. The activities cover the areas of caring, cooperation, honesty, perseverance, respect, responsibility, and service to others. These activities provide a way for parents to share beliefs and values without lecturing, and to build strong relationships with children. Grades 1-12. [6” x 9”...221 pages]

Staying In Control: Anger Management Skills for Parents of Young Adolescents

by Millicent Kellner (2003, Research Press, 15.95)
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Specific exercises and step-by-step anger logs give parents the structure they need to identify their own anger triggers. They are also taught how to choose positive ways to respond in anger-provoking situations, and encourage their young adolescents to develop and use appropriate anger management skills. Teens may participate in the learning process, or parents may complete the exercises alone. For use with students in grades 5-10. [8.5” x 11”...88 pages]

Handbook of Parent Training: Helping Parents Prevent and Solve Problem Behaviors, Third Edition

by James Briesmeister, et al. (2007, Professional Resource Press, 75.00/hardback)
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Parent training programs are effective and cost-effective approaches to the prevention and remediation of behavior disorders in children and adolescents. This book builds on the significant advances in the field of parent training and provides a complete guide to evidence-based models, techniques, and tools in training parents to prevent and solve behavior problems in their children. [6.5” x 9.5”...548 pages]

Creative Therapy 2: Working with Parents

by Angela Hobday & Kate Ollier (2001, Impact Publishers, 21.95/hardback)
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Here is the sequel to Creative Therapy with Children and Adolescents (21.95). This book offers resources for working parents whose children are experiencing emotional and/or behavioral problems. The content was crafted to provide help even when the parents have been less than understanding with their children. [6” x 9”...175 pages]

Marital Myths Revisited: A Fresh Look at Two Dozen Mistaken Beliefs About Marriage

by Arnold Lazarus (2001, Impact Publishers, 13.95)
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One of the most influential psychotherapists of our time revisits his "two dozen myths" two decades later. You will find surprises aplenty in this no-holds-barred conversation with readers about the "myths" that get married couples in trouble. This is a provocative, insightful, sometimes disturbing look at some of our most cherished beliefs about marriage. [6" x 9"...160 pages]

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families

by Stephen Covey (1997, Golden Books, 15.00)
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The popular author imparts practical advice on solving common family dilemmas. Convincing information is presented here on the benefit of incorporating activities, meetings, and games that involve all members of the family. Such activities help to create a spirit of understanding, support, and enthusiasm. A parenting library classic. [6.5” x 9”...390 pages]

Solution-Focused Therapy with Children: Harnessing Family Strengths for Systemic Change

by Matthew Selekman (1997, Guilford Press, 27.00)
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The author combines the best elements of a range of current approaches with family play and art therapy techniques. The case examples, session transcripts are full of good humor and creativity. You will pick up some good techniques here. [6" x 9"...232 pages]

Intervening in Adolescent Problem Behavior: A Family-Centered Approach

by Thomas Dishion, et al. (2003, Guilford, 26.00)
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The major focus is to support parents' skills and motivation to reduce adolescent problem behavior and promote success. Spelling out the why, what, and how of this proactive, culturally informed intervention, the volume provides a solid scientific framework and all of the materials needed to implement the program in school or community settings. Included are illustrative case examples and an appendix featuring reproducible handouts and forms. [6” x 9”...243 pages]

Adlerian Family Counseling: Third Edition

by Oscar Christensen (2004, Educational Media, 16.95)
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The Adlerian model encourages a democratic view of inter-personal relationships. It emphasizes the influences of family atmosphere, family constellation, and the purposeful nature of behavior. This book depicts an educational and therapeutic approach to enable counselors and families to work cooperatively as problem solvers. You'll find this a helpful guide to the elements of family counseling, complete with sample dialog to illustrate the concepts. [5.5” x 8.5”...186 pages]

While We're Apart

by Carole Gesme (2001, Pine Tree Press, 12.95)
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Ideas, worksheets, and activities for creating and maintaining closeness and communication with kids while living apart. Whatever the cause of the separation, this book contains over 100 fun and meaningful ways for loved ones to stay in touch and even strengthen existing relationships during a prolonged separation. Grades K-8. [8.5” x 11”...62 pages]

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