Parenting Book List
Listed below are details of a number of books aimed at the parents of children of all ages.
Parents of pre-teens & teenagers
The Terrible Teens: What Every Parent Needs to Know - Kate Figes
Publisher - Penguin Books (2004) ISBN - 0140280332
'This is a book about adolescence, based on the advice of experts, interviews with parents and their children.'
Confident Teens: How to Raise a Positive, Confident and Happy Teenager - Gael Lindenfield
Publisher - Harper Collins (2001) ISBN - 0007100620
'A candid and sympathetic guide which should help parents to be prepared for the roller coaster teenage years.'
Yes, Please. Whatever! How to Get the Best Out of Your Teenagers - Penny Palmano
Publisher - Harper Thorsons(2005) ISBN - 0007210442
'How to build mutual respect with your teenagers, the foundation stone for good behaviour and a good relationship.'
Whatever! A Down to Earth Guide to Parenting Teenagers - Gill Hines
Publisher - Piatkus Books (2005) ISBN - 0749925949
'A really practical guide to help teenagers, their parents and the rest of the family.'
Get Out of My Life, But First Take Me and Alex into Town: A Parents Guide to the New Teenager - Tony Wolf
Publisher - Profile Books (2002) ISBN - 1861973411
'A survival guide for parents who find themselves marooned among volatile and incomprehensible aliens on Planet Teen.'
Blame My Brain - Nicola Morgan
Publisher - Walker Books (2005) ISBN - 0744583683
'A comprehensive guide to the biological mysteries that lie behind teenage behaviour.'
Raising Teenagers:52 Brilliant Ideas for High-Performance Parenting - Lynn Huggins-Cooper
Publisher - Infinite Ideas Ltd (2006) ISBN - 1904902383
'Here are 52 tips on how to help your children transform into the adults they want to be.'
How to Talk So Teens Will Listen and Listen So Teens Will Talk - Adele Faber
Publisher - Piccadilly Press (2006) ISBN - 1853408573
'How to keep communication open, how to let go gracefully and yet retain respect and some degree of co-operation throughout these difficult years.'
Preparing for Adolescence - James Dobson
Publisher - Kingsway Publications (2002) ISBN - 1842911082
'This book provides sensitive and practical wisdom for early teens who wish to face the upheaval and challenge of adolescence with their eyes open.'
Parents of younger children
Raising Happy Children: What Every Child Needs Their Parents to Know - From 0-11 Years - Jan Parker
Publisher - Hodder & Stroughton ISBN 0340734647
'Offers insights into how parents can develop happy and healthy relationships with their children; and real-life examples from families who've hit problems and found solutions.'
The New Srong-Willed Child - James Dobson
Publisher - Tyndale House (2004) ISBN - 1414302819
'For parents needing help dealing with sibling rivalry, ADHD, low self-esteem and other urgent issues.'
Parents of children of all ages
Toxic Childhood: How the Modern World is Damaging Our Children and What We Can Do About It - Sue Palmer
Publisher - Orion (2006) ISBN - 0752873598
'Illustrates the latest research from around the world and provides answers for worried parents as to how they can help protect their families from the problems of the modern world.'
They Are What You Feed Them: How Food Can Improve Your Child's Behaviour, Learning and Mood - Alex Richardson
Publisher - Harper Thorsons (2006) ISBN 0007182252
'Empowering and extremely practical, this book sorts out food fact from food myth and shows parents how to bring the best choices into their children's everyday diets.'
Yes,Please.Thanks! Teaching Children of All Ages Manners, Respect and Social Skills for Life - Penny Palmano
Publisher - Harper Collins (2005) ISBN - 007202997
'The essential guide to teaching children of all ages manners, respect and the social skills to get ahead in life.'
The Complete Secrets of Happy Children:A Guide for Parents - Steve Biddulph
Publisher - Harper Collins (2003) ISBN - 00071617433
'Everything they need to know about raising happy, healthy, confident children from babyhood to teens.'
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk - Adele Faber
Publisher - Picadilly Press (2003) ISBN - 1853407054
'Written to make relationships with children of all ages less stressful and more rewarding.'
The 7 Day Parent Coach: Halve the Stress, Double Your Energy and Become a Great Parent - Lorriane Thomas
Publisher - Vermilion (2005) ISBN - 0091902509
'Provides a practical framework for parents to focus on solutions to common family problems and develop tailor-made strategies to achieve them.'
