Resources for Parents
What resources have you found most helpful as you learn to be a parent? Are you aware of your approach and the choices you make?
In recent years, TV programmes and books about parenting have focused on how to develop 'good' behaviour in your child . At first glance, they feel logical and familiar, as they are all about parents being the authority in control. But do you really want to control your child(ren)? Will that give them the self-esteem and decision making skills to be happy as adult(s)? How can play help them help themselves?
If you are curious or wanting more choice, here are a few parenting books that are helping me find different ways. As well as others that provide facts, support or tools for children. Please share any you rate!
How to Talk so Kids Will Listen & Listen so Kids Will Talk
by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish
An easy read with lots of examples and practical tips.
by Lawrence Cohen
A wonderful book full of examples of how you can use play to help your child(ren) and your relationship with them.
by Gisela Preuschoff & Steve Biddulph
What makes girls different and what does this mean as a parent with a girl(s)?
by Steve Biddulph
What makes boys different and what does this mean as a parent with a son(s)?
by Alfie Kohn
A challenging and uncomfortable read, relating the research to a different approach.
StrengthsExplorer (inc online qu's)
by Gallup Youth Development Specialists
More confidence for 10 to 14 yr olds by helping them identify their strengths.
Relational Parenting - CD Real offers parents a radically new vision of love and the practical tools to achieve it within their families.
by Babette Cole
Ideal for preparing girls for adolescence and the changes in their bodies.
Tel: 01753 771575
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