Books for Parents of Children from 18 Months to 3 Years:
Character Development and Values
 
How Much Is Enough?: Everything You Need to Know to Steer Clear of Overindulgence and Raise Likeable, Responsible, and Respectful Children by Jean Illsley, Ph.D. Clarke, Connie, Ph.D. Dawson, David, Ph.D. Bredehoft
ISBN 1569244375
This site highly recommends this book. In it the authors offer their findings from research on adults who were overindulged as children and who today don’t know what is not enough, enough, or too much. The authors clarify the definition of overindulgence, and break it into 3 kinds: over-nurturing, giving too much, and too little structure. Advice, stories and strategies help the parent avoid overindulgence or repair the damage caused by overindulgence.
To find out more about this topic, read the article: Parenting strategy 4
 
40 Ways to Raise a Nonracist Child by Barbara Mathias and Mary Ann French
ISBN 0062733222
Racism is difficult to talk about, especially with a child. This book helps parents do so in an age-appropriate manner. This book is divided into sections by age, and addresses concerns of both white parents and parents of color.
 
Just Because I Am: A Child's Book of Affirmation by Lauren Murphy Payne, M.S.W. and Claudia Rohling, M.S.W.
ISBN 0915793601
A good introduction to affirmations for preschool and younger school aged children. The affirmations focus on self-esteem, positive body image and regard for their "inner-beauty", as well as their ability to express their needs to others.
 
A Leader's Guide to Just Because I Am: A Child's Book of Affirmation by Lauren Murphy Payne, M.S.W. and Claudia Rohling, M.S.W.
ISBN 091579361X
A practical guide for the parent who suspects or has just discovered their child has a learing disablility. Definitions of learning disabilities and disorders, types of evaluations, and navigating educational programs and services (including IEPs) help parents be advocates for their child.
 
Books to Grow With : A Guide to Using the Best Children's Fiction for Everyday Issues and Tough Challenge by Cheryl Coon
ISBN 0974802273
This guide lists picture books and chapter books that address different issues children encounter including bullying, emotions and even the death of a parent. A good way to introduce difficult subjects and encourage your child to discuss these topics with you.
 
The Power of Positive Talk: Words to Help Every Child Succeed : A Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Other Caring Adults by Douglas Bloch, M.A., with Jon Merritt, M.S.
ISBN 1575421275
We know that affirmations can help kids self-esteem. This classic book helps parents and caregivers teach their children how to use affirmations in different daily situations and turn off those negative internal voices.
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