Reading List

  • Spirit Games, Self-Esteem Games, Smart Play -all by Barbara Sher
  • Making the Terrible Two’s Terrific by John Rosemond
  • The Out –of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Dysfunction by Carol Stock Kranowitz, MA
  • Raising Your Spirited Child by Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
  • Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child by Zand, Walton, and Rountree.
  • Homeopathic Medicine at Home by Maeimund B. Panos, MD and Jane Heimlich
  • Parenting with Love & Logic by Foster Cline and Jim Fay
  • The Opposite of Worry:  The Playful Parenting Approach to Childhood Anxieties and Fears by Lawrence J. Cohen
  • Natural Healing for Children by Mary Bove, ND
  • Feeding the Whole Family by Cynthia Lair
  • Feeding for the Young Athlete-Sports Nutrition Made Easy for Players, Parents, and Coaches by Cynthia Lair
  • Books by Edward Hallowell, MD on parenting children with ADHD and other developmental issues  (www.drhallowell.com)
  • Anxious Kids Anxious Parents – 7 ways to stop the worry cycle and raise courageous, independent children by Reid Wilson, PHD and Lynn Lyons LCSW
  • Reset Your Child’s BrainA Four-Week Plan to End Meltdowns, Raise Grades, and Boost Social Skills by Reversing the Effects of Electronic Screen-Time by Victoria Dunckley, MD
  • Baby-Led Weaning: The Essential Guide to Introducing Solid Foods-and Helping Your Baby to Grow Up a Happy and Confident Eater by Gill Rapley and Tracey Murkett

Recommended books for children

  • The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls from the American Girl Library
  • Guy Stuff:  The Body Book for Boys by Dr. Cara Natterson (From American Girl)
  • My Body, My Self for Boys by Lynda and Area Madaras
  • Was it the Chocolate Pudding? A Story for Little Kids About Divorce by Sandra Levins (ages 2-6)
  • Ginny Morris and Mom’s House Dad’s House by Mary Collins Gallagher (ages 8-12)
  1. The Lovables in the Kingdom of Self-Esteem by Diane Loomans
  2. The Lovables by Diane Loomans
  3. On the Day You were Born by Debra Frasier
  4. On the Night You Were Born by Debra Frasier
  • Tear Soup by Pat Schwiebert and Chuck Deklyen
  • The Fall of Freddie the Leaf: A story of Life for All Ages by Leo Buscaglia, PhD
  • Starbright, Moonbeam, Sunshine, and Earthlight by Maureen Garth
  • When Lizzy Was Afraid of Trying New Things by Inger Maier (ages 3-7)
  • Rising Above the Storm CLOUDS: What It’s Like to Forgive by Robert D. Enright (ages 4-10)
  • What To Do When You WORRY Too Much; A Kid’s Guide to Overcoming Anxiety by Dawn Huebner PhD (ages 6-12)
  • Josh’s Smiley Faces: A Story About Anger by Gina Ditta-Donahue (ages 3-6)
  • Arthur’s April Fool by M. Brown
  • Bullies are a Pain in the Brain by T. Romain
  • The Berenstain bears and the Bully by S and J Berenstain
  • The Executive Functioning Workbook for Teens: Help for Unprepared, Late, and Scattered Teens by Sharon A. Hansen MSE NBCT