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Parenting
Ahrons, Constance R., Ph. D..; THE GOOD DIVORCE, Harper Collins, New York, 1994- The author gives advise on achieving a "good divorce' and still maintain a strong family bond and continue meeting the needs of the children. 267 pages
Alexander, Shoshana, IN PRAISE OF SINGLE PARENTS: MOTHERS AND FATHERS EMBRACING THE CHALLENGE, New York, Houghton Mifflin, 1994--Presents single parenting in the voices of the real experts-the parents themselves. Personal stories of men and women who are raising children alone. 404 pages
Bartholet, Elizabeth, FAMILY BONDS: ADOPTION AND THE POLITICS OF PARENTING, New York, Houghton Mifflin, 1993. Raises profound questions about the meaning of family and the way society shapes options for the infertile, and offers provocative discussions of transracial and transnational families. 276 pages
Bates, J. Douglas, GIFT CHILDREN: A STORY OF RACE, FAMILY, AND ADOPTION IN A DIVIDED AMERICA, Ticknor & Fields--Chronicles the 23-year interracial journey of a white couple who adopted two black children to raise with their two biological white sons. 270 pages
Becnel, Barbara Cottman, THE CO-DEPENDENT PARENT: FREE YOURSELF BY FREEING YOUR CHILD, Lowell House Pub.--Identifies the five models of co-dependent parenting and the behaviors that go with them, and provides exercises to help replace "inherited" parenting patterns with new and dynamic ways to relate to your children. 192 pages
Berry, Mary Frances, THE POLITICS OF PARENTHOOD, Viking Pub.--Argues that while American society still clings to a family model in which child care is a women's responsibility, what matters is not who cares for children, but the quality of the care. 303 pages
Brasner, Dr. Shari, E. and Wolitzer, Meg; ADVICE FROM A PREGNANT OBSTETRICIAN: AN INSIDER’S GUIDE, Shari Brasner, M.D., Hyperion, New York, New York, 1998- Combining an obstetrician's expert medical advice with the assurance and understanding of a woman who has herself given birth, this book provides empathy, hands-on experience, and the ultimate insider's perspective the whole way through. 250 pages
Coles, Robert, THE MORAL INTELLIGENCE OF CHILDREN: HOW TO RAISE A MORAL CHILD, Penguin Putnam Inc., New York, 1997, Explores the ways parents and teachers can foster generosity of spirit and empathy in children and nurture them so that they become morally intelligent. 218 pages
Hass, Aaron, THE GIFT OF FATHERHOOD: HOW MEN'S LIVES ARE TRANSFORMED BY THEIR CHILDREN, Simon & Schuster--Emphasizes the rewards of fatherhood with advice on how to manage the many roles--father, husband, provider, teacher and disciplinarian--and includes tips on adjusting to the changes children create in marriage. 203 pages
Kline, Christina Baker, editor, CHILD OF MINE, Hyperion, NYC, 1997 – Writers talk about the first year of motherhood. For mothers-to-be and new mothers; it will prepare them in a way that no guide or manual can for the exciting and challenging times to come. Hard cover, 333 pages.
Krasnow, Iris, SURRENDING TO MOTHERHOOD, Hyperion, NYC, 1974 - A remarkable journey into motherhood through the Authors own experiences. Hard Cover 6 X 9. 212 pages.
Lightfoot, Cynthia, THE CULTURE OF ADOLESCENT RISK-TAKING, Guilford Press, New York, 1997, An exploration of the relationship between adolescent risk-taking and peer group culture, based on interview with teens. Suggest that risks are declarations of the self. Risks may symbolize defiance or group membership. Contains illustrations of the drama and daring of adolescent social life. Soft cover, 187 pages includes index
Pearce, Joseph Chilton, MAGICAL CHILD, Penguin Books USA, 1992, Questions the current thinking on childbirth practices, parenting, and educating our children. Shows how we can better nurture them and ourselves. The author traces the growth of the mind-brain from birth to adulthood. 257 pages
Quay, Hays Editor; GROWING THEM UP: THE GOLDEN RUELS TO BEING A GREAT PARENT, General Publishing Group, Inc., Los Angeles, California, 1994- A priceless collection of answers, confirmations, inspiration, shattered myths and practical advice on parenting that helps remove some of the guesswork from child-rearing. 160 pages
Reiser, Paul, BABYHOOD, Rob Weisbach Books, New York,1997, A humorous description of the author’s true life experience dealing with pregnancy, delivery and being a new parent with the responsibilities of a newborn baby. 205 pages
Rindner Tempelsman, Cathy, CHILD-WISE, Quill-William Morrow, New York, 1994, A guide to the battles and behaviors that can come between you and your child, from the first year through the first grade. 294 pages
Roberts, Cokie WE ARE OUR MOTHERS’ DAUGHTERS, William Morrow and Company, NYC, 1998 - A candid look at the mother and daughter relationship. Hard Cover 5 x 7 197 pages.
Squire, Susan, FOR BETTER, FOR WORSE: A CANDID CHRONICLE OF FIVE COUPLES ADJUSTING TO PARENTHOOD, Doubleday--The psychological and biological complexity of having children comes to life in profiles following five different couples from the first weeks of pregnancy through the end of the postpartum year. 377 pages
Tabak-Lombardo, Elissa, THE CARING PARENT’S GUIDE TO CHILD CARE, Prima Publishing, Rocklin, CA, 1999 – A national expert provides all the tools you’ll need to make your child care center work for you-including knowing the right questions to ask. Soft cover, 206 pages.