Suggested Parenting Resources

 

Suggested Parenting Resources

 

Call numbers have been provided for books available in the Calgary Public Library.

 

PACT believes in a respectful parenting approach that promotes the dignity and worth of both parent and child. The following resources are researched based and are based in respectful parenting. Before adopting the ideas presented in any resource, PACT encourages you to consider the philosophy of the resource, the credentials of the author and whether the ideas presented match with your family’s values and beliefs and your goals of parenting.

 

 

Growth and Development

·        Bennett, H. & Pittman, T. (1998) Steps & Stages   649. 124 BEN

·        Douglas, Ann (2002).  The Mother of All Toddler Books:  An All-Canadian Guide to Your Child’s Second and Third Years   649. 122 DOU

·        Kurcinka, Mary Sheedy (2006). Raising Your Spirited Child   649.1 KUR

·        Leach, Penelope & Shore, Penny A. (2002). Your Baby & Child’s Emotional and Social Development: Your Guide to Joyful and Confident Parenting   649. 122 SHO

·        Pantley, Elizabeth (2007). Gentle Baby Care : No-cry, No-fuss, No-worry -- Essential Tips for Raising Your Baby   618. 92849 PAN

Parenting Styles

·        Keyser Janice (1997). Becoming The Parent You Want to Be : A Source Book of Strategies for the First Five Years   649. 1 DAV

·        Neufeld, Gordon  & Mate, Gabor (2004).  Hold On To Your Kids:  Why Parents Matter   649.1 NEU

·        Pruett, Kyle D. (2000).  Fatherneed : Why Father Care is as Essential as Mother Care   306. 8742 PRU 

·        Siege, Daniel & Hartzell, Mary (2003).  Parenting From the Inside Out : How a Deeper Self-Understanding Can Help You Raise Children Who Thrive   649. 1 SIE

·        Steinberg,  Laurence (2004). The 10 Basic Principles of Good Parenting

·        Taffel, Ron (2003). When Parents Disagree and What You Can Do About It   649. 1 TAF

Respectful Discipline

·        Arnall, Judy (2007).  Discipline Without Distress : 135 Tools for Raising Caring, Responsible Children Without Time-out, Spanking, Punishment, or Bribery   649. 64 ARN    

·        Coloroso, Barbara (2001).  Kids Are Worth It! : Giving Your Child the Gift of Inner Discipline  649. 64 COL

·        Kurcinka, Mary Sheedy (2000).  Kids, Parents, and Power Struggles: Winning for a Lifetime  649. 1 KUR

·        Nelsen, J. Erwin C; Duffy, Roslyn Ann (2007).  Positive Discipline: The First Three Years: From Infant to Toddler

·        Shure, Myrna (2005).  Thinking Parent, Thinking Child   649. 1 SHU

 

 

 

Fostering Self‑Esteem

·        Clarke, Jean Illsley; Dawson, Connie; Bredehoft, David (2004). Raising Self‑Reliant Children in a Self‑Indulgent World  

·        Glenn, H. Stephen & Nelsen, Jane (2000). Raising Self‑Reliant Children in a Self‑Indulgent World

·        Marston, Stephanie (1990). The Magic of Encouragement: Nurturing Your Child's Self-Esteem  649. 1 MAR 

·        Popov, Linda Kavelin; Popov, Dan; & Kavelin, John (1997).  The Family Virtues Guide   649. 7 POP

·        Pruett, Kyle D. (1999).  Me, Myself and I : How Children Build Their Sense of Self   155. 422 PRU

·        Tieger, Paul D. & Barron‑Tieger, Barbara (1997). Nurture by Nature : Understand Your Child's Personality Type and Become a Better Parent.  649. 1 TIG

 

 

Effective Communication

·        Crary, Elizabeth ( 2003). Dealing With Disappointment : Helping Kids Cope   649. 1 CRA

·        Eastman, Meg (1994). Taming the Dragon in Your Child   649. 64 EAS

·        Einswiler, Mary Ann & Ernswiler, James (2000). Guiding Your Child Through Grief   155. 937 EMS

·        Faber, Adele & Mazlisch, Elaine (1999). How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk   649. 1 FAB 1999

·        Gordon, Thomas (2000). P.E.T. ‑ Parent Effectiveness Training  649. 1 GOR

·        Popkin, Michael (2004).  Active Parenting Now   649.1 POP

 

Sibling Rivalry

·        Faber, A. & Mazlisch, E. (1999). Siblings Without Rivalry   649. 143 FAB

·        Samalin, N. & Whitney, C. (1995). Loving Each One Best   649. 143 SAM

·        Thompson, M., & O'Neill G. (2001). Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children   649. 12 THO

 

Finding Balance

·        Canfield, Jack, Hansen, Mark Victor, & Marston, Stephanie (Eds.) (2004). Life Lessons for Women: 7 Essential Ingredients for a Balanced Life   158. 1 LIF

·        Carlson, Richard (2006). Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff with Your Family: Simple Ways to Keep Daily Responsibilities and Household Chaos from Taking Over Your Life.   158. 1 CAR

·        Schafer, Alyson (2007).  Breaking The Good Mom Myth: Every Modern Mom's Guide to Getting Past Perfection, Regaining Sanity, and Raising Great Kids.  306. 8743 SCH

·        Simpson, Bria (2006).  The Balanced Mom: Raising your Kids Without Losing Your Self    306. 8743 SIM

Travel

·        Lansky, Vicki (2004).  Trouble-free Travel with Children : Over 700 Helpful Hints for Parents on the Go 910.202 TRO 9