Books for Parents of Children from 6 to 13 years:
Strengthening Families
 
Ask the Children : The Breakthrough Study That Reveals How to Succeed at Work and Parenting by Ellen Galinsky
ISBN 0688177913
Do you sometimes feel as though the debate over staying at home or going to work is designed to make stay-at-home-moms feel good and go-to-work moms feel guilty? Galinsky has done her research based on extensive interviews with children and she shows that children are no less happy or healthy when both parents work. However, they do suffer when the workplace is stressful and they have unreliable schedules. This can be a great book for parents who must work, or who are considering going back to work.
To find out more about this topic, read the article:
Who Will Take Care of Your Children if You Have to Work?
 
Family First: Your Step-by-Step Plan for Creating a Phenomenal Family by Dr. Phil McGraw
ISBN 743264932
Dr. Phil McGraw gives advice on setting boundaries and structure for our children and outlines how we can build the family our children deserve. Highly recommended by this site.
To find out more about this topic, read the article:
A Philosophy of Parenting Gained From Long Experience
 
The Intentional Family: Simple Rituals to Strengthen Family Ties by William J. Doherty, Ph.D.
ISBN 038073205X
Family therapist Doherty describes rituals that can be used to bring a family back together amid the rush of competing schedules and activities that take us away from the family center.
 
Around the Family Table by Ronda Coleman
ISBN 007146784X
Subtitled "365 Mealtime Conversations for Parents and Children", this book helps us get past the usual dinnertime coversation: "What did you do today, honey?" Response: "Nothing." Conversation starters include questions about moral dilemmas, ethics, relationships, and problem-solving.
 
Healing From Family Rifts : Ten Steps to Finding Peace After Being Cut Off From a Family Member by Mark Sichel, C.S.W.
ISBN 0071412425
Family therapist Mark Sichel applies personal first-hand experience and professional understanding to this painful situation. He outlines a 10-step process to help one come to terms with the situation, and methods to find peace and reconcilliation. Excellent for those experiencing family dysfunction, divorce, or grief over the loss of a loved one.
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