Ten Basic Principles of Good Parenting
By: Laurence Steinberg
Steinberg, a psychology professor, writes about ten beliefs in child rearing that are true starting at infancy and running through adolescence. He feels following these core ingredients leads to successful parents and ultimately successful children. The book covers common parenting issues and questions.
No: Why Kids of All Ages Need to Hear It and Ways Parents Can Say It
By: David Walsh
Walsh’s book is easy to read and gives insight on a balanced approach to parenting; neither being autocratic or permissive. Walsh highlights the value of saying “No” through stories and an easy step-by-step approach.
The Absorbent Mind
By: Maria Montessori
This classic Montessori book is the cornerstone of Montessori philosophy. Especially of interest to parents of infant through six year olds is the insight into a child’s development. Dr. Montessori’s presentation for her method of education that educates the whole child’s potential is inspirational.
A Whole New Mind
By: Daniel Pink
A book about developing the skills necessary to be effective in today’s global society.
-Available in the Parent Lending Library
Siblings Without Rivalry
By: Faber Mazlish
A terrific guide to handling situations in your home; very thought provoking and practical. This book is great to work through chapter by chapter to improve relationships throughout your family.
-Available in the Parent Lending Library
The Power of Play
By: David Elkind
The author promotes the importance of daily unstructured play at home and at school for our children. Elkind feels that passive screen time, too much pressure from extra curricular activities and parental fears have gotten in the way of today’s children in developing healthy creative imaginations. An interesting read.
Last Child in the Woods
By: Richard Louv
In this book author Richard Louv discusses multiple reasons why today's children have fewer experiences with nature. He reminds us of the importance, the need, for these experiences as a child in today's society. Louv's writing style is both enjoyable and thought provoking as he asks the reader to aide in fostering a "nature-child reunion."
Gesell Institute of Human Development
Your One-Year-Old, by Ames, Ilg and Haber
Your Two-Year-Old, by Ames and Ilg
Your Three-Year-Old, by Ames and Ilg
Your Four-Year-Old, by Ames and Ilg
Your Five-Year-Old, by Ames and Ilg
Your Six-Year-Old, by Ames and Ilg
Your Seven-Year-Old, by Ames and Haber
Your Eight-Year-Old, by Ames and Haber
Your Nine-Year-Old, by Ames and Haber
Your Ten-To-Fourteen-Year-Old, by Ames, Ilg and Baker
These books help parents to better understand their children and are great guides through the trials and tribulations of childhood. The authors, doctors from the Gesell Institute of Human Development of Yale University, have studied hundreds of children so that they can clearly describe the "norms" of what to expect at any given age. Having knowledge of what is typical at developmental stages is comforting and also helps to prepare parents to anticipate what is ahead and how to best respond.
Montessori: The Science Behind the Genius
By: Angeline Stoll Lillard
The author, a Montessori child trained guide, Montessori parent and leading developmental psychologist and professor draws from her many experiences. She illustrates how scientific research bears on Montessori principles and how those principles are implemented in a Montessori classroom. With impeccable research, this book provides a very clean understanding of the core principles that make Montessori an outstanding educational choice.
Raising Everyday Heroes
By: Elisa Medhus, M.D.
Full of inspiration and practical strategies, Medhus offers s a valuable guide that covers many significant parent issues in today's world. Her message focuses on how to raise self-reliant, confident children, who are capable of making good decisions based on their strong internal values. She motivates adults to be exemplary role models by highlighting the importance of their presence in their children's lives.
The New Brain
By: Richard Restak, M.D.
A neurologist and neuropsychiatrist, Richard Restak explores current brain research in a style accessible to the layman. He describes the differences in our brains over the past century and how our culture and the demands of our modern world impact us. It is a fascinating read, full of new evidence about learning the memory.
