Robert W. Firestone Ph.D., Lisa Firestone Ph.D. and Joyce Catlett, M.A. – A Revolutionary Program to Counter Negative Thoughts and Live Free from Imagined Limitations. – This book teaches the means for dealing effectively with negative thoughts, attitudes and beliefs that act as barriers to one’s personal development, sabotage relationships and interfere with career success…. Read more »
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T. Berry Brazelton M.D. Understanding the Normal Problems of Growing Up – This is one of child development expert and Harvard Medical School professor, Dr. Brazelton’s most important books. Not only does it teach parents the normal stages of a child’s development, but of the calming effect they can have by reacting intelligently and sensitively… Read more »
A Book for Kids by Kids. By Melanie, Annie and Stephen Ford as told to Jan Blackstone-Ford. Finally a book about divorce from the kids’ point of view! No one is better equipped to offer personal anecdotes, emotional accounts and sound advice on what children go through when their parents get divorced than the kids… Read more »
David Fontana and Ingrid Slack. The Practical Guide To The Use And Benefits Of Meditation Techniques. Meditation can be a very useful and important tool in your child’s regulation of their emotions and moods as well as a way for them to understand themselves. Teaching your children to meditate can be a gift to the… Read more »
Produced by Rob Reiner – The mystery of how to be the best parent possible is thoughtfully explored in this DVD series produced by celebrated director and actor Rob Reiner. In a cause close to his heart, he brings forth the knowledge of many child development experts in a practical guide on how to raise… Read more »
Alicia Lieberman, Ph.D. – Parents will benefit from this compelling book exploring the emotions of toddlers, as they grow into their own unique personalities. At an age when they are first exploring their independence and experiencing the world from this new, adventurous point of view, toddlers undergo a whirlwind of emotions – from fear to… Read more »
Daniel Siegel M.D. and Mary Hartzell M. Ed. – The way we were treated as children shapes the development of our brain. This book by psychologist Dan Siegel and child development specialist Mary Hartzell explains how our traits as parents evolve from our own childhood experiences. Based on Siegel’s research of fascinating neurobiological studies and… Read more »
T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. – An essential book for parents of infants and toddlers, written by one of the most famous child development experts in the world. Addressing the many physical, social and emotional developmental concerns of parents, the book acts as a great comfort and guide in the floundering first years of parenthood. With… Read more »
T. Berry Brazelton, M.D. – This book takes parents into the world of their young children, exploring the developmental stages they go through both physically and psychologically. The book’s author, renowned child development expert. T. Berry Brazelton, helps parents learn to help their children through the rocky milestones in their growth. From temper tantrums to… Read more »
Kathleen Stassen Berger – This rich textbook is brimming with fascinating and invaluable information on the development of your child and adolescent. Based on the latest scientific studies, this book offers a clear, personal and relevant understanding of your child’s journey. A wonderful read for parents filled with vibrant examples and interactive elements.