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March 15, 2008
From the Trenches
I've heard many of you say that parenting can sometimes resemble open warfare. In honor of your valiant efforts, here are some parenting books that have been popular with patrons lately.
Good Dad, Bad Dad : do's and dont's from the trenches by David George. I'm starting out with a dad book, in honor of my dad, who has never, ever read a parenting book (ever). This book is told from the point of view of a father whose own dad died early, leaving him to figure everything out on his own. It covers a variety of topics.
Screamfree Parenting: Raising Your Kids by Keeping Your Cool by Hal Runkel. This book provides a hands-on approach to dealing with parental stresses. It suggests that good parenting comes from an 'in control' parent.
Pressured parents, Stressed-out Kids: dealing with competition while raising a successful child by Wendy S. Grolnick and Kathy Seal. It seems as though competition is becoming one of the top issues, whether it's in sports or school. Find out how competition can find its way into the family dynamic.
You're Smarter Than You Think : a kid's guide to multiple intelligences by Thomas Armstrong. This book is my pick. I read it as a review copy several years ago, and I've always cherished warm feelings about it. It is based on a university study that suggests there are 8 different intelligences, not just the usual math or literature. Chapter by chapter, it helps you develop all 8 of your child's intelligences, and it celebrates the good in every child. Its positive outlook is right up my alley.
Sleep the Brazelton Way by T. Brazelton. For my last choice, I could have selected many excellent books, but I chose this one in honor of my friend who used this book to convince one of her boys to sleep through the night in his own bed. She really liked it, and having read a little Brazelton, I think you will too.
Posted by Caitlin at March 15, 2008 03:38 PM
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