Books for Parents of Children from 6 to 13 years:
Parenting Skills
 
The Organized Parent : 365 Simple Solutions to Managing Your Home, Your Time, and Your Family's Life by Christina Baglivi Tinglof
ISBN 007138099X
This book offers advice on creating an organized and efficient home and family schedule. Tips are categorized as "quick fixes" and "major tune-ups". Budgeting, housecleaning, family vacations and much more are covered in this helpful book.
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Should You Give Your Kids an Allowance?
 
Loving Each One Best : A Caring and Practical Approach to Raising Siblings by Nancy Samalin
ISBN 553378341
Parenting expert and author Nancy Samalin says that when parents ask how they can get their children to listen more, she replies: “The answer is simple to understand, difficult to do. It’s talk less. Whatever you can say in a paragraph, say in a sentence. What you can say in a sentence, say in a word.”
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Parenting strategy 3
 
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.
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The Over-Scheduled Child: Avoiding the Hyper-Parenting Trap by Alvin Rosenfeld, MD and Nicole Wise
ISBN 312263392
Alvin Rosenfeld, MD, founder of National Family Night, and journalist Nicole Wise present the concept of hyper-parenting: endless extra-carriucular activities, appointments, and to-do lists and fears of one's child's under-achievement and find ways to encourage raising happy and emotionally healthy children.
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Parenting strategy 9
 
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.
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Who Will Take Care of Your Children if You Have to Work?
 
Growing Up Again: Parenting Ourselves, Parenting Our Children (Second Edition) by Connie Dawson and Jane Illsley Clarke
ISBN 1568381905
Clarke and Dawson use Erik Erikson's Stages of Development as a way to understand your child and find ways to nurture both them and yourself.
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Erik Erikson's Stages Recognize Life as Opportunities to Grow
 
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.
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A Philosophy of Parenting Gained From Long Experience
The Hurried Child: Growing up too fast too soon by David Elkind
ISBN 0201039664
Elkind warns of the dangers of allowing your child to grow up too fast and offers advice on how to protect their childhood.
Stick Up for Yourself : Every Kid's Guide to Personal Power & Positive Self-Esteem by Gershen Kaufman, Ph.D., Lev Raphael, Ph.D., Pamela Espeland
ISBN 1575420686
This manual is based on an adult program, but has been successfully adapted for school-age children. Included are guided exercises that help children make choices and problem solve.
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.
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.
New Skills for Frazzled Parents: The Instruction Manual That Should Have Come With Your Child by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.
ISBN 1886554021
Dr. Amen is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist and Director of the Amen Clinic. This manual is based on his parenting course. Amen has done extesive study on brain scaning and imagery.
 
Love & Limits: Guidance Tools for Creative Parenting by Elizabeth Crary
ISBN 1884734049
Crary provides tools for parenting to help set limits and avoid powerstruggles in a way that is respectful of childrens' feelings. She uses a STAR principal (S-stop and focus; T-think of ideas; A-act effectively; R-review, revise, reward) as a way problem solve.
 
Pick Up Your Socks...and Other Skills Growing Children Need! by Elizabeth Crary
ISBN 0943990521
Subtitled "A Practical Guide to Raising Responsible Children", Crary presents ways to nurture responsiblity and independence to children with developmentally age-appropriate expectations. Chores, homework and peer-pressure are among the topics addressed.
 
Dealing With Disappointment: Helping Kids Cope When Things Don't Go Their Way
by Elizabeth Crary
ISBN 1884734758
Crary's guide encourages parents to help children aquire their own skills for dealing with disappointment. Helping them learn problem-solving, self-comfort, and what to do next is the best way to help them cope.
 
Books to Grow With : A Guide to Using the Best Children's Fiction for Everyday Issues and Tough Challenges 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.
 
Using Your Values to Raise Your Child to Be an Adult You Admire by Harriet Heath, Ph.D.
ISBN 1884734367
In this book, Heath helps parents articulate and model their values for their children. Worksheet and examples guide parents through this process so that parents can in turn impart their values to their children.
 
Growing Up: A Classic American Childhood by Marilyn vos Savant
ISBN 0393051250
Parade columnist vos Savant ("Ask Marilyn") expands on her column's popluar feature covering those skills and experiences she feels all children ought to have before they leave home. The book also includes her reminiscences and photos of growing up.
 
Zen Parenting: The Art of Learning What You Already Know by Judith Costello and Jurgen Haver
ISBN 1589040171
Costello and Haver are the founders and editors of Parenting with Spirit, a magazine dedicated to examining child rearing from a spiritual perspective. Using short stories, they illustrate Zen concepts and provide examples on how to incorporate them into your parenting.
 
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.
 
Parenting that Works: Building Skills that Last a Lifetime by Edward R. Christophersen, Ph.D., and Susan L. Mortweet, Ph.D.
ISBN 1557989249
This comprehensive guide provides strategies on modeling positive behavior, toilet training, managing tantrums, and instilling independence.
 
Win the Whining War & Other Skirmishes : A Family Peace Plan by Cynthia Whitham, M.S.W.
ISBN 0962203637
Illustrating techniques from UCLA's Parent Training Program, therapist Cynthia Whitham has written a book to help parents increase cooperation and reduce conflict.
 
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
Homemade Books to Help Kids Cope: An Easy-To-Learn Technique for Parents and Professionals by Robert G. Ziegler, M.D.
ISBN 0945354509
This book demonstrates a unique way to help children process experiences and express their feelings. Parents and professionals can guide kids through easy steps to create their own books.
 
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
Companion to the above book Just because I Am, the leader's guide includes relevant lessons, follow-up questions, and reading lists. This guide will help the adult take the affirmations to the next level with your child.
 
The Five Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell, M.D.
ISBN 1881273652
Chapman and Campbell assert that children respond best to one of five modes of communication: physical touch, quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, and acts of service. Recognizing and using these "love languages" can help parents guide their children in a way they understand the best.
 
Being the Parent YOU Want to Be: 12 Communication Skills for Effective Parenting by Gary Screaton Page, M.Ed.
ISBN 1892334070
These skills improve parent-child communication and help parents be more effective. Activities are provided to translate these ideas into action.
 
Parenting 911: How to Safeguard and Rescue Your 10 to 15 Year-Old from Substance Abuse, Sexual Encounters....and Other Risky Situations by Charlene C. Giannetti and Margaret Sagarese
ISBN 767903218
As parents, we need to educate ourselves about the world in which our children live, before we can help them make safe, healthy choices. The authors outline the issues "middlers" are facing, solutions to dealing with these issues, and resources for further information.
 
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.
 
Raising Your Spirited Child: A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent, Energetic by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
ISBN 0060923288
Have the words "difficult" or "strong-willed" been used to describe your child? Do your emotions vary between wonder, frustration, embarassment, and joy when you think of your child's antics? Mary Sheedy Kurcinka puts forth the idea of the "spirited child" in a way that celebrates that special child, but doesn't discount the challenges involved in raising him/her. She arms you with tools, steps for success, and strategies for tantrums, holidays, and many other real-life situations.
 
How to Behave So Your Children Will, Too! by Sal Severe, Ph.D.
ISBN 0141001933
Sal Severe's books encourage parents to look to their own actions toward and reaction to their childrens' behavior, and suggests ways we may inadvertantly encouage "acting-out". Once we have a level of self-awarness, we can then interact with our children more successfully. While a little heavy on rewards-based parenting, this book has some very good ideas on how to parent consistently and positively. Severe is also the author of How to Behave So Your Preschooler Will, Too!
 
Reclaiming Childhood: Letting Children Be Children in Our Achievement-Oriented Society by William Crain
ISBN 0805075135
Developmental psychologist William Crain reminds us that there is more to chilhood than standardized tests, extra curricular activities and college applications. He recommends focusing on "child-centered" parenting. Chapters emphasize the "Child as Naturalist", "Child as Poet", and "Child as Linguist".
 He Hit Me Back First!: Development of the Will in Children for Making Choices : Activities for Teaching and Parenting by Eva D. Fugitt
ISBN 915190648
This book is particularly helpful for parents and teachers. Fugitt's years in the classroom give her lots of experience with creative excuses for inappropriate behavior. This book helps the reader understand what motivates children and what they can do to direct their will for improved behavior and enhanced academic and social performance.
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Putting the Affirmations for your Child into Practice
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