   |
 |
"Good Night, Sleep Tight"
The Sleep Lady's gentle guide to helping your child
go to sleep, stay asleep and wake up happy. by Kim
West with Joanne Kenen
|
| "Good Night, Sleep
Tight is the first book of its kind to clearly explain
why bedtime is such a challenge for so many kids and their
parents, and to offer solutions that won't torture anyone."
--Maura Rhodes, Senior Editor, Parenting Magazine |
|
“1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12”
by Thomas Phelan, PhD
Offers a step by step approach to child discipline
without yelling, arguing or spanking.
“A Child’s Good Night Book” by Margaret Wise Brown.
“It tells you the sun is going down and it is getting dark. It leads you through how and where animals and children and objects (boats and cars!) go to sleep. It is a sweet book!”
“Caillou: Bad Dreams” by Chouette.
A
board book where Caillou’s parents help him learn to go back
to sleep after a bad dream without being rocked to sleep.
"Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5" by American
Academy of Pediatrics, Steven Shelov, MD Editor in Chief
A
wonderful reference book! Reviews growth/development, basic care,
behavior, milestones for the different ages of your child.
“Good Night Bear: A Book and Night Light” by
Dawn Bentley
This books has a rhyming story with a bear
attached that softly lights up for 15 minutes.
“Good
Night Moon” by Margaret Wise Brown
“A classic” I agree!
“Good
Night Sweet Butterflies"
“ Beautiful illustrations, plus raised sparkly butterflies that they can touch and feel. Teaches colors and animals. A must have for a little girl!”
"Holistic Pediatrician" by Kathi J. Kemper, MD, MPH
A reference book reviewing various treatments
for common childhood ailment. Reviews homeopathy, acupuncture, mind/body
and herbal approaches for each ailment and their safety and effectiveness.
"How
to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk" By
Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
“This book has been around a long time,
and for good reason. It is one of the most wonderful child-rearing
books in existence. This book helps you look at the world from
a child's eyes, so that you learn to exercise empathy, and to realize
that their feelings are as strong and important as yours. It teaches
you how to listen, communicate and problem-solve with your child
in a way that treats them with dignity while (often) getting you
the results you need - a sane household and happy kids who feel
a sense of self-worth. The information is presented in sample dialogs,
illustrative cartoons, and exercises to help you think and practice
effective communication skills. Even if you think you know it all,
you are bound to learn something important from this book.”
"It's
Bedtime, Joshua!" by Karen Keller
It's Joshua's bedtime and he tries to get all the animals to stay up with him to no avail. He finally settles in to his cozy bed and goes to sleep.
"Julius,
the Baby of the World" by Kevin Henkes
A big sister is unhappy to have a new baby brother until she has to defend him! Great to read to the new older sibling.
"Life after 'I Do!': Awakening from my dreams...Learning to love the reality of marriage and family" by Rachel Egan
Rachel is a mother, wife and Family Management Coach. This easy to read book is funny, validating and offers concrete suggestions for adjusting and thriving in motherhood.
"My
First Word Book" by Jane Yorke
“My children, age 4 and 2 years old,
love looking through the book for all the animals and learning
the letters that spell their names. I have given this as a
new baby gift to countless friends, and all have raved that
it was the best gift they received.”
"My
Very Own Name" by
Jane Yorke
book with pictures and words of everyday
things- animals, food, clothing, etc. I have fond memories of
pouring over these pictures with my daughters as they learn to
name all the items!
Iseeme.com
“New
Baby” by Mercer Mayer
Each page has a different storytime activity,
quiet game or playful song or rhyme.
“Night-Night: Settle Down Activities for Easy Bedtimes” by Cynthia MacGregor
Each page has a different
storytime activity, quiet game or playful song or rhyme.
“Parenting
from the Inside Out: How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help
You Raise Children Who Thrive” ” by Daniel Siegel,
MD and Mary Hartzell, MEd
An easy to read book on how our own childhood
experiences shape the way we parent.
“Siblings
Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So
You Can Live Too” by Adele Faber and Elaine
Mazlish
“This book is the follow-on to "How
to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk" by
the same authors. It's an excellent parent gift for the 2nd
child, as the parents are likely to have all the "stuff" they
need already. This book helps you manage the tumultuous love
and frustration that inevitably arises in sibling relationships.
There are great examples of how to stay out of your kids struggles,
how to encourage cooperation, how to avoid blaming one child
too often, and how to avoid roles and labeling that cause additional
tension.”
“The
Flower Man” by Mark Ludy
“This book has no text. Instead, each page
is a rich scene from which you can create your own story. As the
book begins, an old man and his dog are traveling to a dark and dreary
city. As the book progresses, it is clear the flower man is bringing
happiness to all around him. Every time we read this book we discover
something new in the pictures. It has given us a chance to talk about
some complicated issues -- emotions (both the good and the bad) and
the importance of being kind – with our son at a very early
age. He may not understand the complexity of these issues, but he
is beginning to associate the concepts with the stories we tell,
which will provide some concrete understanding for the future. “
“The Tickleoctopus” by Audrey Wood
“This story about a caveboy named Bup is fun and engaging, the artwork is fabulous, and affords lots of opportunity for laughing and playing with your child. We have been reading this story to our son since he was about 6 months old. He is now 19 months old, and this is one of his favorite stories. We can make him laugh just by saying “Oooglie, ooglie!” (see book for translation).
“The
Out of Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Integration
Dysfunction” by Carol Stock Kranowitz
“Starbright: Meditations for Children” by Maureen
Garth
Simple visualizations you can read to your child
to help them quiet themselves, reduce nightmares, and fears.
“The Story of Binky Land” by William Post
This is a cute book if you want to help your
child give up the pacifier. If comes with an envelope to mail the
“binky” to Binkyland and a certificate.
Binkyland.com
“Touchpoints: The Essential Reference- Your Child’s
Emotional and Behavioral Development” by T. Berry Brazelton,
MD
Another
classic. Dr. Brazelton has a very gentle, nurturing way of speaking
about babies and children, their development and care.
"Waking Up Dry: A Guide to Help Children Overcome Bedwetting"
by Howard Bennett, MD
"Waking Up Dry" is a welcomed resource
for parents of children 6 years or older who wish to help their child
end bed wetting. Dr. Bennett's approach is comforting, gentle and
validating. He outlines a step by step program with practical tips
and answers to common questions-- all with cartoons for your child
and humor to lighten things up!
"Your Child's Health" by Barton D. Schmitt, MD
A
great baby shower gift! Another great reference book- you can look
up common illnesses, symptoms, behavior, rashes, newborn care, etc.
|
