Parenting and Families

The Family and it's Members
by Anna Garlin Spencer
This book is based upon three theses - namely, first, that the monogamic, private, family is a priceless inheritance from the past and should be preserved; second, that in order to preserve it many of its inherited customs and mechanisms must be modified

The American Child
by Elizabeth McCracken
One day several years ago, when Mr. Lowes Dickinson's statement that he had found no conversation and - worse still - no conversationalists in America was fresh in our outraged minds, I happened to meet an English woman who had spent approximately

Parent and Child, Volume III
by Mosiah Hall
Home-making and the rearing of children is the fundamental business of this world. To make a success of this business we must understand it. The loving hearts of many parents are suffering for a multitude of mistakes that loving intelligence might have

Treatise on Parents and Children
by George Bernard Shaw
Childhood is a stage in the process of that continual remanufacture of the Life Stuff by which the human race is perpetuated. The Life Force either will not or cannot achieve immortality except in very low organisms: indeed it is by no means ascertained

A Vindication of the Rights of Woman: With Strictures on Political and Moral Subjects
by Mary Wollstonecraft
There seems to be an indolent propensity in man to make prescription always take place of reason, and to place every duty on an arbitrary foundation. The rights of kings are deduced in a direct line from the King of kings; and that of parents

Introduction
The Best Old Movies for Families: A Guide to Watching Together
by Ty Burr
If a child can watch Barney, can't that same child also enjoy watching Charlie Chaplin or the Marx Brothers? And as they get older, wouldn't they grow to like screwball comedies (His Girl Friday), women's weepies (Imitation of Life), and westerns

Successful Parenting: Guidance Based on Research
by National Institute of Health
Being a parent is an adventure. It's one of the most fulfilling and rewarding experiences in life - and one of the toughest. Even the most conscientious parent can feel overwhelmed when faced with unexpected challenges.

What Is Goddess Tradition?
Circle Round: Raising Children in Goddess Traditions
by Starhawk
Goddess tradition embraces the wheel of life, the never-ending cycle of birth, growth, love, fulfillment, and death. Each turn of the wheel is presented here, in eight holidays spanning the changing seasons, in rites of passage for life transitions

November 1978
Lily's Ghost
by Cheryl Drake Harris
As a doctor in Vietnam, Lily survived unimaginable terror and loss. Now, safely ensconced in a close-knit Maine town and a seemingly comfortable marriage, she no longer needs to be afraid, but she is: afraid of light, afraid of sudden sounds

Solving the Puzzle of Picky Eating
Just Two More Bites!: Helping Picky Eaters Say Yes to Food
by Linda Piette, MS, RD,
How often do you find yourself begging or bribing your child to eat? Every parent experiences the frustration of picky eating, but how do you know if it's just a passing phase-or cause for concern?

Postcards to Myself
Only Child: Writers on the Singular Joys and Solitary Sorrows of Growing Up Solo
by Daphne Uviller, Deborah Siegel
Only children don't have to share bedrooms, toys, or the backseat of a car. They don't have to share allowances, inheritances, or their parents' attention. But when they get into trouble, they can't just blame their imaginary friends.

The Importance of Planning
What Your Lawyer May Not Tell You About Your Family's Will: A Guide to Preventing the Common Pitfalls That Can Lead to Family Fights
by Kaja Whitehouse
What kind of legacy will your family inherit? Financial security and loving memories? Or years of bitter struggle over money and possessions? It all depends on your last will and testament.

Can Your Children Drive You To Drink?: Stress and Parenting in Adults Interacting With Children With ADHD
by National Institute of Health
Several publications in the psychological literature support the theory that children are a major source of stress for their parents. Not surprisingly, parents of children with behavior problems - particularly children with attention deficit hyperactivity

Adventures in Parenting: Birth to Age 14
by National Institute of Health
Have you heard the latest advice about parenting? Of course you have. From experts to other parents, people are always ready to give you parenting advice. Parenting tips, parents' survival guides, dos, don'ts, shoulds, and shouldn'ts - new ones come out

Helping Children Cope with Crisis: A Guide for African American Parents
by National Institute of Health
Parents have an important impact on children's response to crisis.Your reactions will guide your child's response. If you are hopeful, look for solutions and take positive steps in response to a crisis or traumatic event - your child will benefit

Anxiety of Leaving in the Morning
by Jeremy G. Schneider, MFT
'Get up? Get up.' I know that voice. It is not the first time it has woken me up. Sadly, it won't be the last, I am sure. 'Get up?!' my son says again. 'Momeeee,' my daughter chimes in. 'Daddeeeeee,' they both start to whine in unison.

A Parental Moment
by Jeremy G. Schneider, MFT
Parents deal with many issues involving their children and most of them pretty smoothly. Unfortunately, one of the hardest issues to deal with is our children's sleep, but these challenges often happen at the worst possible moment

Toy Safety
by Health Canada
Toys are regulated for safety in Canada. However, it is important to be aware of the risks that can be associated with toys or toy use, so that you can take steps to protect your child's health.

Teaching Black Children to Love Themselves
Strength for Their Journey: 5 Essential Disciplines African-American Parents Must Teach Their Children and Teens
by Robert L. Johnson, M.D., Paulette Stanford, M.D.
In this opening chapter, we talk about the importance of fostering self-love in children. We explore the special challenges parents who raise black boys and girls face, and show you how to construct the towers of self-love: resilience and self-esteem.

Set a Good Example for Children
by SAMHSA
We all want our children to be decent human beings - to be truthful, caring, law-abiding people. We don't always remember, however, that children learn as much from our example as they do from our lectures. Our actions need to mirror what we say