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Parenting
Resources
On
this page I will be reviewing parenting resources and
recommending books on
parenting, self esteem and emotional maturity that I have read
and believe in.
Reading is for me a
wonderful way to learn, to
relax, to explore and to play. Over the years, books have often been
the powerful means
of change in my life. Enjoy!
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Clicking on the links on the books will
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to book reviews written by others.
If you have found a book that has changed your perspective
and
thinking, and believe it would be good to see it here, please use the
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own book review for inclusion also.
Come
back often as new parenting resources will be added regularly.
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Barbara Coloroso
believes in raising confident, responsible, resourceful and resilient
children. her books are easy to read, yet loaded with both
proactical advice and solutions, elivered with genuine warmth and
sincerity.
Donna, a wonderful mother and friend, tells me that Kids are Worth it - giving your child the gift of
inner discipline is one of her often used parenting
resources. Her dog eared and well read edition proves her
point! When I visited with her family recently, she had just been
re-reading the chapter on Sibling
Rivalry and commented that again she had
found the help she needed there. Her beautiful children prove
that using this book as a reference is certainly worth it.
Please
Understand Me explains how each of us has
different temperaments and different ways of acting and perceiving the
world.
By understanding these differences, both within ourselves and
within our relationships, we stand a far greater chance of working
through problems, grievances and difficulties.
This valuable book has been part of my reading for many years now.
It never fails to provide the tools I need for myself and for
others. |
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Parenting
esources for personal growth
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Codependent No More
is a book that I have bought countless times and given away to people
who need it.
In fact one year I recall I purchased it 11 times, only to
discover i still didn't have a copy of my own!
This is the "bible" on co-dependency.
Written by someone who knows - someone who has been there, struggled
and risen above it.
This book will always have a place in my book shelf. |
The Red
Tent is a complete change of pace from the
above books.
I strongly feel that this book is a must read for all women.
Set way back in the time before time almost, the red tent was
the
place women went to be together while they were giving birth or
menstruating.
It was the place where women learned from each
other how to be be women.
Even today there are many valuable ideas to take from this novel that
bring strength and understanding for women everywhere. |
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Susan Jeffer's Feel the Fear and
Do it Anyway is another of the books that I
believe we need to find a long term place for in the book case.
After owning this one for many years, I still find
myself constantly recommending it's message. The whole notion
of feeling the fears that prevent us from moving forward is
very powerful.
Having the courage to face those things which have trapped us
and to find the way to freedom is life changing. Being able to reread
this book often has proved its worth as a personal
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Somebody's Always Hungry
is just delightful. A warm, funny and loving read that
resonates with mothers everywhere.
Here are some reviews:
"Juliet mines motherhood's golden moments with laughs, tenderness, and
a crystal clear recognition of the humor and chaos inherent in raising
small children. This is a must-read for every new mother and father--a
guidebook to living the joys of parenthood."
Don Vandervort, May, 2008 in HomeTips.com
"Reading Someone’s Always Hungry made me appreciate what I have and
giggle at the same time. I highly recommend it."
Jerseygirl, April, 2008 in Dirty Little Secret, a momsblog
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Parenting
Resources
I have been a
fan of Sheila Kitzinger's
books for many years and find her easy, informative and interesting
writing style is always a pleasure to read. I thoroughly recommend her
books.
Self Esteem
by Matthew Mckay, PH.D and
Patrick Fanning is a classic on this topic.
It is a comprehensive guide to rebuilding a sense of personal power and
value, and offers proven cognitive techniques for talking back to your
self-critical voice.
There is a large section about building self esteem in children.
Highly recommended for the enormous help it gives on this complex issue
of self esteem. |
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Gail Sheehy
has written a variety of books based on the passages through our lives
and the journey we all make to achieve emotional maturity. Drawing from
hundreds of personal interviews, her writing communicates
clearly and hopefully.
Understanding Men's Passages
provides wonderful insight into the thoughts and fears in
the lives of men, while The Silent Passage
brings illumination to the passage through menopause.
Thoughtful and provocative reading.
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