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101 Simple Ways to Make Your Home and Family
Safe in a Toxic World
by
Beth Ann Petro-Roybal
Paperback
- 120 pages (September 9, 2001) Ulysses Pr;
ISBN: 1569752796
Book Description
People think of
their homes as safe havens from a toxic world, but unfortunately, this is
usually not the case. This book sheds light on common toxins found around the
house and offers parents straightforward ways to protect themselves and their
children. It covers all areas of concern including food, medicines, household
cleaners, airborne particles, and the house itself.
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Great Questions for Parents and Children
by
Jerry D. Jones
Paperback
(June 1999) Navpress; ISBN:
1576831477
Book Description
FEEL LIKE
YOU'RE JUST NOT GETTING THROUGH TO YOUR CHILD?
This
easy-to-use tool helps parents interact with their children to build mutual
understanding and deeper family relationships. From simple questions about
dreams and personal interpretations to deeper questions about life values, this
book will help both parents and children learn to communicate effectively with
each other. Useful with children of all ages living at home.
About the Author
Over the past
twenty years, JERRY D. JONES has helped edit, write, or develop more than
twenty-five books, served as editor of three national periodicals, and helped
launch a national ministry. As a coauthor with Dick Purnell, he received a Gold
Medallion Award for Beating the Break-Up Habit. Jerry lives in Colorado.
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Ways to Help a Grieving Child
by
Dougy Center Staff (Editor), The Dougy Center for Grieving Child
Paperback
- 55 pages (October 25, 1999) The Dougy
Center for Grieving Children; ISBN: 189053403X
Book Description
If you know a
child who has experienced the death of a mother, father, caregiver, sister,
brother, or friend, you may have wondered how you can help. The thousands of
grieving children and teens at The Dougy Center have taught us a lot about what
does and doesn't help them. We also hear many caring parents, teachers, and
adult caregivers who want to support children who are grieving but aren't sure
how to go about it. In response to that concern, we've gathered together the
most important stuff we've learned from the kids, and the result is this
guidebook. The information in these pages is simple and practical and is drawn
from the stories of the children and teenagers who have been on the front lines
of grief. This guidebook addresses how to include children in decision making,
what to expect from different ages of grieving children, and how to provide
safe outlets for children to express emotion.
About the Author
Our practical,
easy-to-read guidebook series is based on what we have learned from the over
12,000 children, teens and their families we've served since 1982.
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Ways to Organize Your Child :
Guide Your Child into Life
Mastery by Teaching Him to Order His Personal, School and Home Life
by
Cheryl R. Carter
Paperback
- 112 pages (December 2000) iUniverse.com;
ISBN: 0595160581
Book Description
Guide your
child into life mastery by teaching him to order his personal, school and home
life.
This
practical guide is full of tips to help parents put their kids' life in order.
Parents will learn how to:
*
Train children to do household chores
* Get cooperation from their children
* Manage stressful mornings
* Make bedtime routines smoother
* Help kids to remember their school assignments
* Improve kids' study habits
* Manage meal times better
Plus
over 400 practical time management and organizing tips you can implement
immediately with your children.
Reader Review:
I
found this book to be very helpful. I also consider myself fairly well
organized, but was not sure how to help my very unorganized child become
organized. This book gave very helpful and insightful tips to help me help him.
I like that it is quick and to the point. . it helps those of us who do not
have a lot of time to read really in-depth books.
(no
picture available)79 Ways to Calm a Crying
Baby
by
Diana Greene
Paperback
(November 1988) Pocket Books; ISBN:
0671662473
Editorial
Review:
A
treasury of warmth, wisdom and practical solutions that will calm the most
tearful baby--and the most desperate parent.
Reader Review:
I
must say that my husband and I would have had a much harder few years with our
baby if we hadn't read this book. It gave us so many (hence the title) tricks
for calming down babies. It included everything from watching the dryer to
turning on the vacuum cleaner. Thank you, Diana Greene, for writing such a
helpful book, and I hope Amazon.com will re-supply this book for all the other
moms and dads who need some advice!
Another Reader
Review:
We bought this book as desperate parents of a colicky newborn. We tried many of the suggestions to varied results. Once Cassie was about 7 months old and we were reading this book desperately, she reached out and grabbed the book and was content for nearly a quarter of an hour!! She is now 16 months and it is her favorite book. There is a baby on the cover and lots of drawings and diagrams inside which endlessly fascinate her. The little square shape is just perfect for her little hands. None of the pages are ripped (unlike every other paper book she owns). What a find! Worth every penny
The
ABC's of Raising Happy, Healthy Kids
by
Melody Pritchard, Gigi Tomasek-Sage, Martin Sage
Paperback
- 64 pages (June 5, 2000) Peak
Peformance Publishing; ISBN: 1930647034
Book Description
This book is
for any parent who wants to raise vibrant, productive, and healthy children.
You
will learn how to preserve your children's natural curiosity and aliveness. You
will rekindle your delight and amazement of your children's genius and
innocence. You will want to give it to everyone who comes in contact with your
children - grandparents, teachers, coaches, nannies, etc. - on a regular basis.
Reader Review:
This
is a great book with clear advice for any parent, whether you have young
children, or older ones. The fascinating thing about this book is that the
advice given can be applied to work colleagues, parents, friends as well as
your kids!
Another Reader
Review:
I
loved this book because it has many simple, "how to" type
instructions for parents on raising a happy family. I am an educator/trainer
myself and I appreciate that the book quickly reduces complex child raising
information into a usable, fun format. It also is the kind of inspiration
parents need on their bedside table for those days when nothing is working. The
operating system in this book seems simple, but you will find yourself reading
it again to get the depth. Taking punishment out, and putting natural
consequences into parenting is a courageous, high integrity way to live. The
book shows us how to do this, with great tools for parents and all of us who
love and care for children. Bravo!!
The Nanny World
by H. Olivia Kittrell
Paperback
1 Ed edition Water Hill Pr; ISBN:
0965361802
"A
Must Read for Every Agency Owner and Parent I have read most of the books on
nannies out there. For a dose of reality, you must read this book! It is simply
the best book about the nanny hiring process in print today! As an agency owner
and as someone who has spoken with the author personally, this book must be
read if you are hiring or placing nannies."
Review of Texas Books, Lamar
University, Beaumont, Texas, Vol XII, Spring 1997
Olivia Kittrell
is well prepared to write this book; she earned a master's degree in social
work, was employed in Child Protective Services, and ran a nanny placement
agency for eight years. Running throughout the book is the refrain, "Can't
anyone take care of children?" Kittrell's experiences prove they can't,
and this book provides a practical and informative guide for both the
prospective employer and the nanny.
Reader Review (Nanny):
This
book was an informatitive guide to the nanny world until the end. The book addressed
many of the issues that families hiring nannies face, However on Page 158 the
author draws a direct correlation between a nanny being overweight and a nanny
neglecting her charges. The author continues to feed into the overweight
stereotype stating that overweight nannies "overeat the refridgerator, are
most apt to watch tv constantly, do not have the energy to chase toddlers, have
emotional and physical problems and prove to be poor role models for
children." As a professional overweight nanny who has help raise 2 sets of
twins from birth through toddlerhood..this is just not the case and I take
great offense. Considering neglect is abuse I would hope that this correlation
was drawn from extensive studies from accreditied sources, and not the authors
personal feelings. I hope that the loving, nuturing, quality childcare I
provide on a consistent basis proves to mean more then my waistline to my
employers.
Another Reader Review (Agency):
I
have read most of the books on nannies out there. For a dose of reality, you
must read this book! It is simply the best book about the nanny hiring process
in print today! As an agency owner and as someone who has spoken with the
author personally, this book must be read if you are hiring or placing nannies.
Am I Hiring the Right Nanny?
With This
Childcare Hiring Guide, You Will Know!
by
Doris J. Pick, Michelle Hadley
Paperback
- 107 pages (July 21, 1998) Innovative
Personnel Strategies; ISBN: 0966425901
Book Description
Who's Minding
Our Children? (tm) With our book, test and background investigation you will
know! Since you are literally inviting a stranger into your home to care for
the most precious gift in your life, your child/children, doesn't it make sense
to spend some time and money to find out as much as you can about this
stranger? Don't you want to know whether or not the nanny you are considering
is suitable for your children before the first day of employment? We have
created a professional as well as an easy, efficient, and effective "one-stop
shopping" concept with our book. It was written specifically to assist
you, the parent, in hiring a nanny with confidence. Whether you are a parent
hiring a nanny on your own or you are using a nanny agency, this book is a
must. With 10 simple steps we will guide you through the entire process of
writing the ad, interviewing, testing, and evaluating your nanny's work
performance. Just read the easy instructions and complete the fill-in-the-
blank forms. Two unique features of this self-help book are the access to
psychological testing and background investigation of applicants. Our testing
predicts several key work behaviors crucial to success for childcare work, such
as dependability, work attitude, interpersonal skills, and common sense.
Background investigation includes criminal records research, social security
tracer, credit history, and driving record. By using this book in conjunction
with our pre-employment testing and background investigation, we can help you
make a more informed choice while saving you time and money.
Reader Review (Agency):
I
am proud to lend my support to the kind of intelligent tool my parents insist
upon. Does it replace an agency? Not for our families. An agency is not just a
place to get a pool of names. When you use an agency you should be purchasing a
rare commodity, expertise. The judgement that allows the placement professional
to quickly separate the diamond from the cubic zirconia. This expertise,
coupled with the sound scientific foundation upon which this test was created
and book written, will provide you with the best tools possible to select a
superb nanny for your child. Essential for do-it-yourselfers, too. If you can
afford it, I urge to employ the most experienced agency you can find that
specializes in the type of nanny you need (live-in or out, new or experienced,
nanny school certified or college degreed, etc.). Our nannies, for instance,
specialize in nurturing the gifted child. Bravo Dr. Pick! (Jackie, "I Love
My Nanny", Nanny Agency)
Another Reader
Review (parent):
My
wife and I are making plans to start a family and one of our major concerns has
been child care. We are both marketing professionals and plan to continue our
carreers, but the added stress of leaving our child with a stranger has been
the source of many long debates with our friends and family. We have heard
countless stories, both good and bad, with regard to finding and retaining the
right nanny. A couple we know recommended we read "Are you hiring the
right nanny" and take the guess work out of who has the right system. They
were right! This book makes a difference. It's an easy read, complete, and
provides the tools to make informed decisions.
Another Reader Review (Nanny):
This
is a wonderful book for family! I have graduated from "The English Nanny
and Governess School" in Chagrin Falls, OH, and have found that this book
is acurate and useful for both parents and nannies. With the bad rap many
nannies are taking through media, I'm pleased that this book gives nannies the
recognition they deserve. Many work long hours and want to be dedicated to the
child and the family. It helps to know what to look for in a nanny so that she
may stick around for quite a long time. The child will appreciate his mommy and
daddy taking time to read this before hiring anyone to take care of his/her
daily needs. You won't regret buying this book!
The Unofficial Guide to
Childcare
(The Unofficial Guide Series)
by
Ann Douglas
Paperback
- 546 pages 1st edition (September 1998)
Hungry Minds, Inc; ISBN: 0028624572
Book Description
Childcare has
always been a concern for parents. There are more than 20 million U.S.
households with young children, more than half of whom receive care from
someone other than the parents. So how exactly is a mother and/or a father to
wade through the options to determine what's right for their family? The Unofficial Guide to Childcare can
help set minds at ease with its unbiased, street-smart style and practical
tools to help parents interview caregivers and evaluate childcare facilities.
From assessing a particular child's needs to finding a caregiver, assessing
health and safety practices to noticing warning signs in daycare facilities, to
transitioning a child into daycare, this guide will aid parents as they make
one of the biggest decisions of their lives.
Reader Review:
As
a new mom, trying to sort out my childcare options before returning to work, I
was terrified. None of the books that I had read were very helpful. Then, my
sister gave me this book at my shower and it was a godsend. I felt like the
author was my big sister who had gone through the process of finding suitable
childcare and knew that is was hard and emotional -- so she wanted to help me
out. The resources in the back of the book were so comprehensive that I didn't
have to search anywhere other than right in this book! If I seem thrilled with
this book, it's because I am. The Unofficial Guide to Childcare is just the
sort of no-nonsense guide that mothers need.
Another Reader
Review:
found
The Unofficial Guide to Childcare to be easy to read and packed with details on
choosing childcare that I simply wasn't able to find anywhere else: what the
appropriate caregiver-child ratios are for children of various ages and living
in various states, the do's and don'ts of checking a potential nanny's
references, detailed advice on drafting a nanny contract, tips on finding a
good teenage babysitter for evening childcare, and much more.
I
liked the fact that the book considered all childcare options (nanny care, family
daycare, center-based childcare, etc.) without favoring any one choice over
another, and that the author wasn't afraid to "tell it like it is"
when it comes to the downside of using the services of an au pair. I was also
impressed by the fact that the book contained information on choosing a
childcare arrangement for a child with special needs and on finding suitable
after-school childcare arrangements for school-aged children--topics that most
other childcare books simply choose to ignore.
The
book is worth purchasing for the sample documents alone: the nanny contract is
far more comprehensive and far more down-to-earth than the one that is provided
in Michelle Ehrich's book The Anxious Parent's Guide to Quality Childcare (the
only other book I've found that has a nanny contract), and the resource
directory is the most comprehensive one I've found anywhere.
I
like this book so much that I donated a copy to the local public library and
I've started to recommend it to the parents who sign up for my parenting
workshops.
KidCare at Home: Guide for Training In-Home Child Care Providers
by Barbara Marcus, MA. Published by aParent, company.
www.KidCareAtHome.com CD-Rom $34.95 (prepaid) from publisher.
Topics include first aid, emergency response, positive discipline and best practices. At the end of the program, parents receive an evaluation of the applicant.
KidCare@Home is provided by aPARENTcompany. aPARENTcompany develops interactive leaning tools to help those who are unprepared or insecure when hiring in-home caregivers for their children or elderly parents.
aPARENTcompany products are affordable, multi-lingual, interactive CD-ROMs for professional nannies, teenage babysitters, family members, caregivers for the elderly and children left home alone.
Topics of health, safety, growth and development, emergency response, and best practices are presented in an exciting format, giving the user an opportunity to learn through examples, video, demonstrations and exercises. Users can complete the program in stages, at their own pace, with the ability to review as needed.
aPARENTcompany was established by Barbara Marcus, MA, owner and CEO of Parents in a Pinch, Inc., a childcare referral company which has trained over 10,000 caregivers over the past 16 years. Through her experience in the in-home caregiving field, she has designed the most relevant and timely learning tools available on the market today.
The Nanny Book : The Smart
Parent's Guide to Hiring, Firing, and Every Sticky Situation in Between
by Susan Carlton, Coco Myers
Paperback
- 272 pages (April 1999) Griffin Trade
Paperback; ISBN: 0312199333
Mirabella, May 1999
THE NANNY BOOK
provides all the answers you need to solve the child-rearing dilemmas that keep
you up past bedtime.
Oh,
to have had [this book] when I hired my nanny! I was clueless, conflicted,
paranoid....Do we pay for Memorial Day? What do we do if she's late? If her
perfume bothers us?
Now,
all of our questions are answered in this wise, sensitive, addictively readable
guide that promises to do for families with nannies, babysitters, and au pairs
what WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU'RE EXPECTING did for pregnant couples....In
chapters from "Setting the Salary" to "Living with a Live
In," the authors intersperse questions and answers-culled partly from
interviews with caregivers, employers, and a myriad of insurance, immigration,
legal, and other experts nationwide-with helpful anecdotes from parents and
complaints and opinions from nannies (the mother overschedules the kid, there's
never food in the fridge)....Working parents will want to make room on the Baby
Bibles shelf. Right between the Leach and the Spock
Book Description
Hiring a
nanny--and getting along with her afterward--may be one of the most important
things that parents do, yet many of us approach the whole business with fear
and trembling, or at least a lot of questions. Even parents who may manage
dozens of employees at work can be at a loss when it comes to dealing with the
person who will be looking after their children.
Reader Review:
I
saw this book in an article in the New York Times a few weeks ago...at just the
same time I was hiring yet another new nanny. I love this book. The advice is
straightforward and there are all kinds of great stories from both parents and
nannies about how to get along. The chapters on hiring, salary needs, time off
(do you pay for President's Day?), and sorting out the household chores have
all come in handy. If you are thinking of making a change--or are hiring for
the first time--I highly recommend this book. We've bought our new nanny a copy
too!
Another Reader Review:
I really enjoyed the no-nonsense approach that the authors took in this book--particularly their willingness to focus on things that can go wrong in a relationship. Not all nanny-parent relationships are made in heaven!
While
I enjoyed the chatty style, the book was sometimes a little lacking in
specifics. That's why I recommend that parents also consider picking up a copy
of The Unofficial Guide to Childcare--a
fabulous book that covers the do's and don'ts of hiring a nanny in considerable
detail and that boasts the best nanny contract I've ever found anywhere. Armed
with these two terrific books, a parent can't go wrong.
And yet
Another reader Review:
The
relationship between nannies and their employers is both incredibly important
and complicated... I found the conversational "structure" easy to
navigate. I've been continually struck by how little consensus there is about
some of the most basic ground rules in the nanny-employer relationship. It's
really hard not to feel as if you're winging it. And I thought this book is a
good antidote to that feeling. I found the tone really accessible, and not
fussy. The idea of including both perspectives - of employer and employee -
also seems crucial, and useful.
The ABCs of Hiring a Nanny,
Expanded Version
by Frances Anne Hernan
Paperback
- 80 pages 2nd Rev edition (November 1, 2000) McGavick
Field Publishing; ISBN: 0966692810
Book Description
The ABCs of
Hiring a Nanny--expanded version, builds on the success of the step by step
program in the first edition. A new section on resources and more forms,
including a performance evaluation. A companion CD with Acrobat Reader
installed. The CD gives parent employers the ability to print forms in the
amount needed when needed. The online appendix... parent employers to download
IRS and INS forms twenty four hours a day. A comprehensive needs assessment
questionnaire helps you determine your needs regardless of the age, stage or
phase of your children. Interview techniques and tips for the interview, and
reference checking procedures establish criteria that parallels a nanny hire to
a private sector hire. Employment based on the principles of the ABCs of Hiring
a Nanny--expanded version bolsters the credibility of the nanny profession and
takes the fear out of the hiring process.
Reader Review (Mark Bascin):
Would
you let your cat wash dishes?
I
didn't think so, that's as silly as hiring a nanny without checking her
experience or references. If knowledge is power, then The ABC's of Hiring a
Nanny puts the power of an employment agency in the palm of your hand.
This
handbook is a one of a kind resource that all parents should have when hiring
child care of any kind. The resources in the book and on her web site.. give
every parent the edge they need when hiring a nanny, babysitter, or any type of
childcare.
Not
only does Frances Hernan advise you on what to look for in a nanny, she guides
you through the entire hiring process from A-Z including what to ask potential
nannies, hiring through an agency, how to word your classified ad, what tax
forms you will need, and where to find them and more.
If
you hesitate to answer these questions: Who's watching your children? and How
much do you really know about them?, you really need this book. There's a
lesson to be learned for every parent in The ABC's of Hiring a Nanny.
Another Reader
Review:
The
ABC's of Hiring a Nanny is a must!
Every
young parents' handbook for parenting - a plain language manual with a CD of
important forms. Tips & information on parent needs assessments; hiring
agencies; interviewing techniques; pertinent state & federal laws; the do's
& don'ts of hiring; investigating references & credentials;
employer/employee relationships & contracts.
Who
is watching your children? Do you really know, whether it's the baby-sitter or
the nanny? Are you an educated employer of your children's primary influence
-after you? Do you dread the thought of interviewing applicants for the job of
being your children's nanny? What questions can you ask & what do the
answers mean? Do you have any idea what the government expects of you as an
employer? When you realize how unsuitable was your choice, how do you terminate
the employment relationship? What really is a nanny?
If
you find yourself asking any of these questions, then The ABCs is for you! Frances
Anne Hernan has written a no-nonsense exuberant, acerbic & informative
manual to make the job of hiring & firing more palatable, understandable
& practiced. The CD containing every form you'll ever need is a blessing! I
was fortunate to Interview this author & what an enlightening one it is!
The Safe Nanny Handbook : Everything You Need to
Know to Have Peace of Mind While Your Child Is in Someone Else's Care
by
Peggy Robin
Based
on surveys, interviews, and the author's own experience, "The Safe Nanny
Handbook" presents a wealth of information in a clear style. Photos,
sidebars & sample employment agreements.
Great
addition to any nanny or nanny employers bookshelf, July 10, 2000
Reviewer:
Michelle LaRowe (see more about me) from Bridgewater, MA United States
The
Safe Nanny Handbook is a great reference tool for those who seek to employ a
nanny or for nannies looking to add to their professional library. The book is
filled with answers to many questions parents have when looking for a nanny and
takes the reader through a logical step-by step process to finding the right
nanny for their family. It provides personal real-life stories as well as a
question and answer section that provide great insight. It also has a nice
resource guide at the end that includes sample forms and helpful websites.
Juggling Tasks, Tots, &
Time (Little Books for Busy Moms)
by Cathy Penshorng, Mary Beth Lagerborg (Editor), Cathy Penshorn
Paperback
- 144 pages (October 2001)
Zondervan Publishing House; ISBN: 0310241782
; Dimensions (in inches): 0.44 x 6.50 x 3.89
Maternal/Newborn Plans of
Care : Guidelines for Individualizing Care
by
Marilynn E. Doenges, Mary Frances Moorhouse
Paperback
- 580 pages 3rd Bk&dsk edition (February 1999) F A Davis Co; ISBN: 0803603207
A
guide for student and practicing nurses. Focusing on wellness and common health
problems that impact the maternity client and her newborn, but also includes
plans of care identifying general considerations for the high-risk maternity
client, who presents less common health problems. Earlier appeared in 1988 and
1994. The 3.5<"> disk contains software for creating documented care
plans. Book News, Inc.®, Portland, OR
Women, Power and
Policy : Comparative Studies of Childcare
by Jennifer Marchbank, Jen
Marchbank
(Library Binding - January 2001) Hardback - Routledge; ISBN: 0415239044 paperback also available
Book Description
This
accessible, engaging text is invaluable for students and academics in areas
including women's studies, politics and social policy in Great Britain and
beyond
Maternal-Child Home Health
Aide Training Manual
by
Mary Ann Chestnut
Paperback
- 210 pages (June 1998)
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Publishers; ISBN: 0781712041
Book Description
In accordance
with Medicare and JCAHO standards, this essential manual provides home health
agencies with everything needed to train home health aides, maintain
certification, provide continuing education, review progress, and assess
competency. Learning modules on specific topics -- childhood and household
safety, household management, infection control, communication, and care of
pregnant and postpartum women and newborns -- are included for the agency's use
in training. Tests for measuring competency are provided, as are educational
handouts for both the home health aide and the client. A complete appendices
contains personnel records, competency tests, and clinical records for the
agency and its employees to use for training, review, documentation and easy
reference.
Book Info
Skills guide
for home nursing care of mothers and infants. Discusses Medicare and JCAHO
standards, risk assessment, infection control, and more. Step-by-step coverage
of essential skills. Outline format. Three-hole punched with perforated pages.
Softcover.
Child Health Nursing: Care of the Child and Family (Book with CD-ROM for Windows)
by Adele Pillitteri
This
text views child healthcare as a continuum of knowledge from the prenatal
period through adolescence.
Pillitteri
(nursing, U. of Southern California) provides a progressive, in-depth
discussion of the many facets of child health nursing, while promoting a
sensitive, holistic outlook on nursing practice. Following an introductory
unit, 32 additional chapters discuss the nursing role in health promotion for
the childrearing family, in supporting the health of ill children and their
families, and in restoring and maintaining the health of children and families
with physiologic and mental health disorders. Contains empowering the family information
boxes, and many color photographs and charts. The included CD-ROM contains
multiple-choice NCLEX-style questions and feedback for answers. Book News,
Inc.®, Portland, OR
Book Info
Univ.
of Southern California, Los Angeles. Textbook on the nursing care of children.
Emphasizes patient/family education, national health goals, individual care,
and the changing areas of practice. Colorful format. For nursing students.
DNLM: Nursing Care--in infancy & childhood.
1-2-3 Magic: Effective
Discipline for Children 2-12
by Thomas W. Phelan Ph.D.
Paperback - 175 pages 2nd Rev edition (March 1996)
Child Management; ISBN: 0963386190
Other Editions: Audio Cassette
Previously
available as a booklet in conjunction with a workshop and as a video, clinical
psychologist Phelan's simple, effective child-management program has now been
issued as a trade paperback. The gist of the plan is to enable parents to
discipline children, ages 2 to 12, by instituting a system of counting and
time-outs, delivered straightforwardly and unemotionally. How the regimen is
used to stop undesirable behavior, stimulate desirable conduct, and cope with
children's testing is conveyed in Phelan's candid style, filled with common
sense, concrete examples, and lots of reassuring humor. Time-and parent-tested,
the methods are applied in identifiable situations (pouting, bedtime, dressing)
as well in the all-too familiar incidences of children testing and manipulating
their elders. Best of all, the method enables parents to control their kids
without yelling . . . or worse. In addition, Phelan covers homework, active
listening, self-esteem, behavior in public, and the use of his method in
schools. An excellent, workable, and supportive resource for parents and
educators. Irene Wood
Midwest Book Review
This newly
revised second edition provides a fine coverage of effective discipline choices
to be used on children ages 1-12. From handling sibling rivalry and arguing to
avoiding self-defeating syndromes and reactions, this covers everything from
home to public behavior, providing parents with plenty of solid tips which
work.
Reader Review:
This
book saved me a lot of grief with my son who has ADHD. What's magic is twofold:
1.
A parent is reinforced in his or her own rightful parental power to make
decisions and to discipline their child. Learning that you don't have to argue
with your child saves a lot of unnecessary stress.
2.
It's amazing how such a benign consequence to a child's behavior could be so
powerful--the child being sent to their room (full of toys and books) for just
5 minutes. But the magic occurs because of the consistency--that is the key.
Strategies
for start behaviors (things you want kids to do, like pick up their shoes), and
stop behaviors (things you want kids to stop doing) are discussed, all based on
the 1-2-3 go to your room.
This
methods in this book are kind to the child, and kind to the parent--stops the
yelling, arguing, hitting. Some of the behavioral methods I tried before
required lots of record keeping, charts, etc. (and didn't work nearly as
quickly and well), and this is so exquisitely simple. I also recommend the
tape, as it demonstrates some common household scenarios.
Another Reader Review:
Maybe
I'm too old fashioned, but I'd rather not have to tell my children anything 3
times. I like to have my kids listen to me the first time I tell them to do
something. When one of my kids is having a public tantrum I want it to stop
NOW, not after I give three warnings. There's something strange about calmly
saying "That’s 1." to a child who is engaged in intentional
misbehavior. It's like saying "You have three more warnings before you
have to stop." I also think that kids need to learn from their mistakes.
Saying "That's two" doesn't teach anything. I'd rather use more
descriptive explaining so they can learn how to behave in the future. If you
want some instructions on using positive parenting skills and raising kids who
behave the FIRST time you tell them to try this book: Kid Cooperation: How to
Stop Yelling, Nagging and Pleading.
And another
Reader Review:
As a school guidance counselor I highly recommend this
book often to both parents and teachers. I am planning to use this book as an
example when teaching a Parenting Class. It is easy for busy parents to read
and has helpful suggestions that you can put into use immediately.
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picture available) 101 Educational Conversations With Your Kindergartner-1St Grader
by
Vito Perrone
Paperback Reprint edition (October 1992) Chelsea House Publishing; ISBN: 0791019810
Early Childhood Development Resources
Barrett, K.C. et al. Child Development, Westerville, Ohio: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill, 1995.
Bassett, Monica M., The Professional Nanny, Albany, NY: Delmar Publishers, 1998.
Bredekamp, Sue, Editor, Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood Programs Serving Children from Birth through Age 8, Washington, D.C.: National Association for the Education of Young Children, 1991.
Bronson, Martha B., The Right Stuff for Children Birth to 8: Selecting Play Materials to Support Development, Washington, D.C.: National Association for the Education of Young Children, 1995.
Delmar Publishers, 3 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12212-5015, www.Delmar.com,
(800) 477-3692 (toll free). Send for other early childhood books.
Gestwicki, Carol, Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Curriculum and Development in Early Education, 2E, Albany, NY: Delmar Publishers, 1999.
Koralek, D.G., Colker, L.J., Dodge, D.T., The What, Why, and How of High-Quality Early Childhood Education: A Guide for On-Site Supervision, Washington, D.C.: National Association for the Education of Young Children, 1995.
NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children), Young Children, a monthly publication included in Membership. A valuable resource for child care providers. Send for a catalogue of books, videos, and other early childhood resources: 1509 16th Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20036-1426, (202) 232-8777 or (800) 424-2460 (toll free).
Redleaf Press, A division of Resources for Child Caring, 450 N. Syndicate, Suite 5, St. Paul, MN 55104-4125, www.redleafinstitute.org, (800) 423-8309 (toll free). Catalogue has a variety of resources about high quality child care.
ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER
ADD-Attention Deficit Disorder, by Glenn Hunsucker, Forresst Publishing, $12.95 ISBN # 09619650-0-2. A resource, which gives examples of situations, outlines medication choices and an overall view of ADD.
A Parent's Guide to Attention Deficit Disorders, by Lisa J. Bain, Dell Publishing, $12.95 ISBN # 0-440-50639-5. Easy to read book with checklists to determine the possibility of a child having ADD.
Beyond Ritalin, by Dr. Mary Ann Block, Harper, $13.00 ISBN # 0-06-097725-6. This is another source of information about Ritalin, Gives a little more pros and cons of using the drug and it's effects and side effects.
How to Reach and Teach ADD/ADHD Children - Practical Techniques, Strategies and Interventions for Helping Children with Attention Problems and Hyperactivity, by Sandra F. Rief, The Center for Applied Reached, $27.95 ISBN # 0-87628-413-6. This resource focuses on school age children. Different ways for teachers to approach children so they may learn. Very in-depth resource.
Living With ADHD- A Practical Guide to Coping with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, by Rebecca Hajander, CPNP, and MPH, Institute for Research and Education, $9.95 ISBN # 1-884153-08-9. A very good basic resource for those who have been diagnosed with ADHD. This book discusses living with the disorder, medication choices and life in a school and home setting. The book includes a sample letter from the parents to the school nurse and /or teacher. Discusses building a child's self-esteem and feelings of achievement.
Maybe You Know My Kid - A Parents' Guide to Identifying, Understanding and Helping Your Child with Attention-Deficit, by Mart Fowler, Carol Publishing Group, $12.95 ISBN # 1-55972-209-6. This book discusses issues from infancy and goes through age 5. It also touches on diagnosing ADHD, managing the disorder and teen and adult years.
The Misunderstood Child - A guide for Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities, by Larry B. Silver, M.D. TAB Books, $9.95 ISBN # 0-8306-2837-1. A very good book for school age children and their parents. There is a lot of medical terminology and explanations. Contains a lot of very good information about a lot of issues. Like handling anger, social problems and where to go for testing and how to manage behavior. (This was placed here because the information is mainly about ADD and ADHD related.)
No More Ritalin - Treating ADHD Without Drugs, by Dr. Mary Ann Block, Kensington Books, $5.99 ISBN 1-57566-126-8. A Resource for those who question whether putting a child on Ritalin is appropriate for themThe Survival Guide for Kids with LDs, by Gary Fisher, Ph. D and Rhoda
Cummings, Ed. D., Free Spirit Publishing Inc. $9.95 ISBN # 0-915793-18-0. This book contains some very good information for children, parents and caregivers. It is written in a way that is easy to understand. It is a child friendly resource. The book talks about a child's feelings of low self-esteem, how to handle anger and what a learning disability is.
Teaching the Tiger - A Handbook for Individuals Involved in the Education of Students with Attention Deficit Disorders, Touretts Syndrome or Obsessive - Compulsive Disorders, by Marilyn P. Dornbush, Ph.D., Hope Press $ 19.95 ISBN # 1878267345.
Unfilled Potential - The A.D.D. Child as an Adult, by Glen Huscker, Forresst Publishing, $ 12.95 ISBN # 0-9619650-1-0. A unique book, which discusses ADD in adults, the many facets of ADD and life, job and relationship, issues.
Your Child and A.D.H.D. by Parent Club, Compass Labs, Inc.,
$ 9.99 ISBN #0-86573- 21-6. This book is a must for nannies, parents and
caregivers that want a basic book about A.D.H.D. The book has information about
testing, medication and communicating with teachers
AUTISM
Asperger's Syndrome - A Guide for Parents and Professionals, by Tony Attwood, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, $8.95 ISBN # 1-85302-577-1. A very good resource explains this mild form of autism very well.
Asperger Syndrome - A Practical Guide for Teachers by Val Cumine, Julia Learch and Gil Stevenson, David Fulton Publishers, $ 19.85 ISBN # 1-85346-499-6. This book contains historical background on the Syndrome and the person who discovered it. The book also contains very good information for nannies, parents, caregivers and teachers.
Children with Autism - A Parents' Guide, edited by Michael
D. Powers, Psy.D., Woodbine House, $ 17.95 ISBN #1-890627-04-6. This book
reviews the many different aspects of autism. How a child, with autism, may
effect the family and how things may change as the child gets older. A very
good reference for parents, nannies and caregivers.
CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Come Sit by Me, by Margaret Merrifield M.D., Stoddart Kids, $ 5.50 ISBN # 0-7737-5958-1. A little boy in school has HIV/Aids and the reaction of his classmates and their parents. The topic is handled very well after some education.
Even Little Kids Get Diabetes, by Connie White Pirner, Albert Whitman & Company, $5.95. ISBN # 0-8075-2159-0. A realistic book about juvenile diabetes. Well written and has great illustrations.
I Have a Sister My Sister is Deaf, by Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson, Harper Collins Publishers, $5.95 ISBN # 0-06-443059-6 ages 5-8. A wonderful story about an older sister and how she lives and plays with her younger sister, who is deaf. Well written.
Putting on the Brakes - A Young People's Guide To Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, by Patricia O. Quinn, M.D., Magination Press, $ 9.95 ISBN # 0-945354-32-0 Ages 8-13. Well written and easy to understand. A very good resource for young people. The author makes a very good connection with the reader.
Signing Is Fun - A Child's Introduction To the Basics of Sign Language, by Mickey Flodin, Perigee Books, $9 ISBN # 0-399-52173-9. A fun book of first signs. They are interesting and easy to understand.
Taking Diabetes to School, by Kim Gosselin, JayJo Books, LLC. $11.95 ISBN # 1-8911383-00-0 Ages 5-10. A boy who has diabetes and what his school life is like. Talks about testing his blood and having to eat something if he feels he needs to. Well written and easy to understand.
Views From Our Shoes - Growing Up With A Brother Or Sister
With Special Needs, edited by Donald Meyer, Woodbine House, $14.95 ISBN #
0-933149-98-0 Ages 8+. A series of stories by children whose siblings have
special needs.
GIFTED CHILDREN
Gifted Children, by Parent Club, Creative Publishing International, $9.99 ISBN # 0-86573-448-8. A good resource for parents who believe they have a true gifted child. This book talks about some of the challenge parents and children may face, from peers and the school system.
The Survival Guide for Parents of Gifted Kids - How to Understand, Live With, and Stick Up For Your Gifted Child, by Sally Yahnke Walker, Free Spirit Publishing, INC., $10.95 ISBN #0-915793-28-8. This book givers the reader an insight into what makes up a gifted child and some unique problems they and their parents may face. There are many topics that are covered. There is information for and about young children and teens.
The Gifted Kids' Survival Guide For Ages 10 & under, by Judy Galbraith, M.A., Free Spirit Publishing, Inc, $9.95 ISBN # 1-57542-053-8. A great source for older children. This book is very interesting and informative, it gives children some ideas on how to deal with their gift at home and at school.
Helping the Gifted Child Soar, A Practical Guild for Parents
and Teachers, by Carol A. Strip, Ph.D., Gifted Psychology Press, Inc., $ 12.95
ISBN # 0-910707-41-3. An informative book for parents who may be struggling
with the idea of having a gifted child. What does it mean and how can the
parents and teachers support the child?
LEARNING
CHALLENGES
BABIES - With Down syndrome - A New Parent's Guide, edited by Karen Stray- undersen, Woodbine House, $ 15.95 ISBN # 0-933149-64-6. A very good comprehensive book about Downs Syndrome. This book contains information from infancy through school age. This reference is a must for parents, nannies and caregivers of a child with Downs Syndrome.
The Child with Special Needs, by Stanley I. Greenspan, M.D.,
Perseus Books, $
27. ISBN # 0-201-40726-4. Childhood Speech, Language and Listening Problems -
What Every Parent Should Know, by Patricia M. Hamaguchi, John Wiley and Sons,
INC., $14.95 ISBN # 0-471-03413-4. A very good resource which explains
different types of
speech, language and learning problems. Written in language that is easy to
understand.
Late - Talking Children, by Thomas Sowell, Basic Books. $14 ISBN # 0-465-03835-2. Case studies and information about children who talk late. Being a late talker doesn't mean a child has a low IQ.
Learning Disabilities, by Parent Club, Creative Publishing International, INC., $9.99. ISBN # 0-86573-447-X. A step-by-step explanation of what LDs is symptoms and causes and how to navigate the school system. Also gives ideas on how children can help themselves.
Learning Disabilities and Your Child - A Survival Handbook, by Lawrence J. Greene, Ballantine Books, $12 ISBN # 0-449-90253-6. A very good resource for parents and caregivers. This book addresses many different issues that a child with a learning problem may face.
Learning to Learn - If Your Child has Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Disorder, Language Based Learning Problems, Delayed Reading, Spelling, Writing and Study Skills You Must Read This Book, by Carolyn Olivier and Rosemary F. Bowler, Fireside, $12 ISBN # 0-684-80990-7. A book for school age children and their parents. Gives guidelines for ways to adapt to a learning challenge and provides ideas for improving in troubled areas.
Negotiating the Special Education Maze - A Guide for Parents and teachers, by Winifred Anderson, Stephen Chitwood and Deidre Hayden, Woodbine House, Inc., $ 16.95, ISBN # 0-933149-72-7. This is an excellent resource for parents who have a child who is in school or about to be in school. This book is very well written. This book gives information for infants receiving early intervention through teen's transitioning out of high school.
The Out-of-Sync Child - Recognizing and Coping with Sensory
Integration Dysfunction, by Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.D., The Berkley Publishing
Group, $14 ISBN # 0-399-52386-3. A very good book. Discusses the many issues
and facets which a child with this dysfunction may exhibit. The light may go on
for many parents and caregivers after reading this book.Sensory Integration and
The Child, by A. Jean Ayres, Ph.D., Western
Psychological Services, $25.95 ISBN # 0-87424-158-8. An Excellent source
explains sensory integration issues in a very common way. Very easy to grasp
and understand. Gives the reader a look into what a child with sensory
issues may think, feel or go through. (This maybe a hard to find source, but
it's a very good one.)
Teaching Your Child the Language of Social Success, by
Marshall P. Duke, Ph.D., Stephen Nowick, Jr. Ph. D. and Elisabeth A. Martin, M.
Ed., Peachtree Publishers, LTD. $14.95 ISBN # 1-56145-126-6. An excellent source
for parents, caregivers and teachers. This book explains the problem that many
children have with reading and responding to social situations with peers and
adults.
SPECIAL TOPIC
The Special - Needs Reading List - An Annotated Guide to the Best Publications for Parents and Professionals, by Wilma K. Sweeney, Woodbine, $18.95 ISBN # 0-933149-74-3. This is a wonderful resource for anyone who cares for or has interest in special needs. This book contains a listing of other books on a variety of learning challenges. There is also a listing of organizations and their addresses.
Straight Talk About Reading - How Parents Can Make A Difference During The early Years, by Susan L. Hall and Louisa C. Moats, Ed. D., Contemporary Books, $12.95 ISBN # 0-8092-2857-2. For parents, nannies and caregivers of kindergartners through third graders who are having trouble reading and grasping the fundamentals of reading. A parent whose child had problems with reading writes this book. It is a very explanatory book, well-written and easy to grasp.
MAGAZINE
ARTICLES
Gibbs, Nancy. " The Age of Ritalin" TIME 30
November 1998 86-96. This article discusses the pros and cons of using Ritalin.
Wallis,Claudia. " Life in Overdrive" TIME 18 July 1994 42-50. An
Article about Attention Deficit Disorder. Many topics are looked at and
discussed.
INTERNET ARTICLES
Silverman, Linda Kreger. " How Parents Can Support
Gifted Children"
Parenthood Web.com 6 pp. 4 May 2001
http://www.parenthoodweb.com/articles/phw591.htm
Nanny and Family Web Sites
Crafts, Nutrition, Health and Safety and More.
CRAFTS & ACTIVITES
www.earlychildhood.com/crafts
www.kinderart.com
http://homeschoolzone.com/pp/ppcraft.htm
www.inmotion-pcs.com/amass/theboss/artsn.htm
www.totcity.com
www.childfun.com
http://familyfun.go.com/crafts
www.kidsdomain.com/crafts
http://kinderstart.com/learningactivitiesandcrafts
http://www.preschoolrainbow.org
www.EnchantedLearning.comNUTRITION:
www.homeschoolzone.com/m2m/recipes.htm
www.keepkidshealthy.com/nutrition
www.cyberspaceag.com/foodtogrowon.htmlHEALTH AND SAFETY:
www.jpma.org
www.aap.org
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/
www.keepkidshealthy.com
www.safekids.org/
www.carseat.org/
AAP - Car Safety Seats: A Guide for Families - 2002
OTHER:
www.childslife.com
www.babyZone.com
members.tripod.com/nannynet/
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/1976/
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