Helicopters, Drill Sergeants, and Consultants: Parenting Styles & the Messages They Send

by Jim Fay (1994, Love & Logic Press, 5.95)
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Hovering helicopter, demanding drill sergeant, or concerned consultant—three parenting styles. This great introduction to Love & Logic parenting ideas will help you identify parenting styles, the message they send, and stress-free techniques to help anyone to become a "consultant" parent. [6” x 5”...112 pages]

Helicopters, Drill Sergeants, and Consultants: Parenting Styles and the Messages They Send... CD-ROM

by Jim Fay (1994, Love & Logic Press, 13.95/CD-ROM)
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Hovering helicopter, demanding drill sergeant, or concerned consultant—three parenting styles. One CD…90 minutes.

Why Won't My Child Listen?

by Myra Grisdale, et al. (2006, Simon & Schuster, 14.00)
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Written by experts in early childhood development and psychology, they present a new approach to parenting. Along with advice and practical tools on how to build self-esteem, nurture children's spirit, communication and the importance of play, this book explains in simple terms the workings of the brain and, using the principles of the Brain Gym, how you can encourage your child to grow into a happy, well-adjusted adult. [6.5” x 8”...281 pages]

Unconditional Parenting: Moving from Rewards and Punishments to Love and Reason

by Alfie Kohn (2005, Atria Books, 14.00)
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From a nationally respected educator, the author of "Punished by Rewards" and "The Schools Our Children Deserve," comes a provocative challenge to the conventional wisdom about raising children. [5.5” x 8.5”...264 pages]

Do Your Kids Know You Love Them?

by Fred Streit & Beatrice Krauss (2000, Kensington Books, 12.00)
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A prescriptive program to help parents convey their love in ways children will understand and respond. The authors discuss what a parent can do to raise a well-behaved child: A child who feels independent, intelligent and capable. There are many questionnaires for parents—and they are worth the price of the book alone. [5.5” x 8”...210 pages]

Nurture by Nature: Understanding Your Child's Personality Type—& Become a Better Parent

by Paul & Barbara Tieger (1997, Little, Brown, 16.95)
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Every parent knows that children--even babies--have distinct personalities. In this landmark guide, the authors of the very popular Do What You Are provide an in-depth understanding of each of these different personality types—explaining how to use this knowledge to become a more effective parent. [7.5” x 9”...287 pages]

Simple Secrets of Parenting: Easy as ABC

by John Baucom (1997, Child Welfare League, 9.95)
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This book distills the hard-learned art of parenting into 26 principles—one for each letter of the alphabet. From “Accept Your Child” to “Zero in on Your Own Family,” this well-written book is packed with useful, practical advice any parent can use right away. [9” x 9”...64 pages]

It's Not That Complicated: The Twelve Rules for Raising Happy, Self-Reliant Children

by Doug Peine (2002, Health Communications, 10.95)
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Presents two simple truths: (1) There is at work among those who parent well a fundamental common sense. (2) This common sense can be briefly stated and readily grasped. Full of brilliant insights, it exposes the 12 most common parenting mistakes and then offers simple solutions. The book was written by a parent and practicing lawyer who often found himself mediating battles between the adult products of parenting. [5.5” x 8.5”...175 pages]

Rewards for Kids!: Ready-To-Use Charts & Activities for Positive Parenting

by Virginia Shiller, et al. (2003, American Psychological Assoc., 19.95)
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With positive advice and guidance, this book provides parents with a variety of exercises and activities to improve their parenting skills, along with a selection of ready-to-use charts. The author maintains that it works to "catch them doing something good." Reward, not bribery, is the key. [8.5” x 11”...188 pages]

The Seven Common Sins of Parenting an Only Child: A Guide for Parents and Families

by Carolyn White (2004, Jossey-Bass, 16.95)
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Based on the real-life experiences of Carolyn White--editor of Only child magazine, parent, and educator--and hundreds of interviews with only children and parents of only children, this book celebrates the special rewards and opportunities of the single-child family and offers a practical (and often humorous) guide for overcoming the most common errors parents can make when rearing an only child. [6” x 9”...190 pages]

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