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So I cleared out my very overcrowded bookshelves this weekend. I found an alarming number of parenting books that I had never even opened. I gave most of them to the library, but I did save a few. Some because I have read them and like them. Some because I just like the title so much. And some because the title indicates an area in which we could use some help (there are many of these areas…). Maybe by having them on the shelf, I can actually learn something?

  • Your One-Year-Old: The Fun-Loving, Fussy 12-To 24-Month-Old

    This entire series (one year old, two year old, etc.) was awesome.

    Erin says: "Better Understand your children, year by year. Always made me feel better about "phases" that were tough, understanding what was going on and that I wasn't alone."
  • The Blessing Of A Skinned Knee

    Frustrated with a therapeutic practice that "shifted too frequently to be an anchor" for parents struggling with issues like overindulgence and overscheduling, clinical psychologist Mogel turned to her religious heritage for ways to help her clients....

    Erin says: "Using Jewish teachings to raise self reliant children. Really great ideas and advice for people of any faith."
  • Between Parent and Child: The Bestselling Classic That Revolutionized Parent-Child Communication [Paperback]

    Over the past thirty-five years, Between Parent and Child has helped millions of parents around the world strengthen their relationships with their children. Written by renowned psychologist Dr. Haim Ginott.

    Erin says: "Bestselling classif that revolutionized parent-child communication"
  • 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 [Paperback]

    "An excellent, workable, and supportive resource for parents and educators."

    Erin says: "It was nice to have a starting point and some ideas to work with."
  • Raising Lifelong Learners: A Parent's Guide

    Raising Lifelong Learners: A Parent's Guide is a vital book for parents. Beginning with talk as the foundation of literacy, and emphasizing the importance of listening to and speaking with children, Lucy Calkins, longtime education specialist,...

    Erin says: "How to instill a love of learning is important to us, and tough in today's world."
  • A Parent's Guide to Building Resilience in Children and Teens

    Giving your child roots and wings

    Erin says: "One of the most important traits I'd like my kids to have."
  • Momfulness: Mothering with Mindfulness, Compassion, and Grace [Paperback]

    Roy combines her experience as a marriage and family therapist, a spiritual director, and a mother of five in this delightful book of meditations, a sequel to My Monastery Is a Minivan. Roy defines momfulness as "the spiritual practice of cultivating...

    Erin says: "Easy to flip to a page and read in 2 minute snippets."
  • Buddha Never Raised Kids & Jesus Didn't Drive Carpool

    And it's doubtful the Dalai Lama ever changed a dirty diaper at dawn. Yet, these and many other spiritual masters have provided timeless principles to assist parents in the day-to-day challenges of childrearing.

    Erin says: "Seven Principles for Parenting with Soul"
  • Siblings Without Rivalry

    With a title like this, it's no surprise that authors Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish had a monster bestseller on their hands when the book first appeared in 1988. From the subsequent deluge of readers' stories, questions, and issues, they have...

    Erin says: "How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too"
  • I Was a Really Good Mom Before I Had Kids: Reinventing Modern Motherhood [Paperback]

    Trisha Ashworth has produced advertising for American Express, PepsiCo, and Levi's. She lives in Northern California with her husband and three children.Amy Nobile has led public relations programs for Visa, FritoLay, and Webvan. She lives in...

    Erin says: "Re-inventing modern motherhood"
  • The Wonder of Boys

    In the thoughtful and provocative The Wonder of Boys: What Parents, Mentors, and Educators Can Do to Shape Boys into Exceptional Men, therapist and educator Michael Gurian takes a close look at modern boyhood. Gurian asserts that the biological...

    Erin says: "Interesting stuff."
  • Taking Charge of Your Fertility

    The Definitive Guide to Natural Birth Control, Pregnancy, etc.

    Erin says: "Great info... If you're planning start a family or just good stuff to know. I had forgotten a lot of it since 7th grade class we had to take."
    • Eden Godsoe: Only book I ever referenced or read. I'm not much of a reader but this is definitely worth the money.
  • The Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy

    Beginning with the "10 Greatest Lies About Pregnancy" (number 10: Lamaze works), and ending with postpartum dementia, Vicki Iovine's Girlfriends' Guide to Pregnancy has fast become the laywoman's mouthpiece for the American pregnancy experience....

    Erin says: "Made me laugh out loud. "

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