New Parents
There is probably nothing as awe- and fear-inspiring as bringing home your first
child. Search the diaper bag provided by the hospital inside and out, and you
still won't find an instruction manual. One person has quipped that "parenting
is still the only job left to amateurs."
Amateur or not, there are vast resources of wisdom and instruction available to new parents online and in books. The child care providers of this site offer the following as good starting points, but nothing more than that. We welcome your comments.
Web Sites
www.all-babynkids.com
www.cherishedmoments.com
www.family.org
www.thelightkeeper.com
www.mommytips.com
www.momslife.com
www.myparentime.com
www.thenewparentsguide.com
www.parentsoup.com
www.parentingresources.ncjrs.org
www.singleparentcentral.com
www.single-parent.family.org
www.ivillage.com/topics/parenting/a-z
www.cherishedmoments.com
www.family.org
www.thelightkeeper.com
www.mommytips.com
www.momslife.com
www.myparentime.com
www.thenewparentsguide.com
www.parentsoup.com
www.parentingresources.ncjrs.org
www.singleparentcentral.com
www.single-parent.family.org
www.ivillage.com/topics/parenting/a-z
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Books
Adolescence, Adoption, Boys,
Child care, Children's books and education,
Discipline, Divorce, Ethnic and multiracial issues,
Girls, Infants and toddlers, Parenting guidance,
Single parenting
Adolescence
James Dobson, Preparing for Adolescence, Regal Books, 1999
Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam, On Becoming Preteen Wise: Parenting Your Child
Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam, On Becoming Teenwise: Building a Relationship
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Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam, On Becoming Preteen Wise: Parenting Your Child
from 8-12 Years, PRWIS, 2001
Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam, On Becoming Teenwise: Building a Relationship
That Lasts a Lifetime, Multnomah, 2000
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Adoption
Lois Melina, Raising Adopted Children, Revised Edition: Practical Reassuring Advice
Constance Pohl and Kathleen Harris, Transracial Adoption: Children and Parents
Marshall Schechter, Robin Marantz Henig, David Brodzinsky, Being Adopted: The
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for Every Adoptive Parent, Perennial, 1998
Constance Pohl and Kathleen Harris, Transracial Adoption: Children and Parents
Speak, Franklin Watts, 1992
Marshall Schechter, Robin Marantz Henig, David Brodzinsky, Being Adopted: The
Lifelong Search for Self, Reprint ed., Anchor, 1993
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Boys
James Dobson, Bringing Up Boys: Practical Advice and Encouragement for Those
Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer, Raising Confident Boys: 100 Tips for Parents and Teachers,
Dan Kindlon and Michael Thompson, Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of
Kathleen Odean, Great Books for Boys: More than 600 Books for Boys 2 to 14,
William Pollack, Real Boys: Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths of Boyhood, Owl, 1998
William Pollack, Real Boys' Voices, Penguin, 2001
J. S. Salt, Boys Will Be Boys: How to Keep the Fun in Raising Boys, Shake It! Books,
Michael Thompson, Speaking of Boys: Answers to the Most-asked Questions about
Kay West, How to Raise a Gentleman: A Civilized Guide to Helping Your Son Through
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Shaping the Next Generation of Men, Tyndale House, 2001
Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer, Raising Confident Boys: 100 Tips for Parents and Teachers,
Fisher Books, 2001
Dan Kindlon and Michael Thompson, Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of
Boys, Ballantine, 2000
Kathleen Odean, Great Books for Boys: More than 600 Books for Boys 2 to 14,
Peter Smith, 2000
William Pollack, Real Boys: Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths of Boyhood, Owl, 1998
William Pollack, Real Boys' Voices, Penguin, 2001
J. S. Salt, Boys Will Be Boys: How to Keep the Fun in Raising Boys, Shake It! Books,
2001
Michael Thompson, Speaking of Boys: Answers to the Most-asked Questions about
Raising Sons, Ballantine, 2000
Kay West, How to Raise a Gentleman: A Civilized Guide to Helping Your Son Through
His Uncivilized Childhood, Rutledge Hill Press, 2001
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Child care
Eva and Mon Cochran, Child Care That Works, Robins Lane Press, 2001
Susan Dynerman, Are Our Kids All Right? Answers to the Tough Questions about Child
Jim Greenman, Prime Times: A Handbook for Excellence in Infant and Toddler Care,
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Susan Dynerman, Are Our Kids All Right? Answers to the Tough Questions about Child
Care Today, Petersons Guides, 1995
Jim Greenman, Prime Times: A Handbook for Excellence in Infant and Toddler Care,
Redleaf Press, 1997
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Children's books and education
William Bennett, The Educated Child: A Parents Guide from Preschool through Eighth
E. D. Hirsch, Jr., Books to Build On: A Grade by Grade Resource Guide for Parents and
Thomas Lickona, Educating For Character: How Our Schools Can Teach Respect and
Eden Ross Lipson, The New York Times Parent's Guide to the Best Books for Children:
Kathleen Odean, Great Books for Boys: More than 600 Books for Boys 2 to 14,
Kathleen Odean, Great Books for Girls: More Than 600 Books to Inspire Today's Girls
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Grade, Free Press, 1999
E. D. Hirsch, Jr., Books to Build On: A Grade by Grade Resource Guide for Parents and
Teachers, Delta, 1996
Thomas Lickona, Educating For Character: How Our Schools Can Teach Respect and
Responsibility, Bantam, 1992
Eden Ross Lipson, The New York Times Parent's Guide to the Best Books for Children:
3rd Edition Revised and Updated,Three Rivers Press, 2000.
Kathleen Odean, Great Books for Boys: More than 600 Books for Boys 2 to 14,
Peter Smith, 2000
Kathleen Odean, Great Books for Girls: More Than 600 Books to Inspire Today's Girls
and Tomorrow's Women, Rev. ed., Ballantine, 2002
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Discipline
James Dobson, The New Dare to Discipline, Tyndale House, 1996
James Dobson, The Strong Willed Child: Birth through Adolescence, Tyndale House,
James Dobson, Temper Your Child's Tantrums, Tyndale House, 1986
Stanley Turecki, The Difficult Child: Expanded and Revised Edition, Bantam, 2000
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James Dobson, The Strong Willed Child: Birth through Adolescence, Tyndale House,
1992
James Dobson, Temper Your Child's Tantrums, Tyndale House, 1986
Stanley Turecki, The Difficult Child: Expanded and Revised Edition, Bantam, 2000
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Divorce
Roberta Beyer and Kent Winchester, Speaking of Divorce: How to Talk with Your Kids and
M. Gary Neuman, Helping Your Kids Cope With Divorce the Sandcastles Way, Random
Lynne Oxhorn-Ringwood and Louise Oxhorn, Step Wives: 10 Steps to Help Ex-Wives and
Isolona Ricci, Mom's House, Dad's House: Making Two Homes for Your Child: A Complete
Edward Teyber, Helping Children Cope with Divorce, Rev. ed., Jossey-Bass, 2001
Judith S. Wallerstein and Sandra Blakeslee, What About the Kids? Raising Your Children
Richard Warshak, Divorce Poison: Protecting the Parent-Child Bond from a Vindictive
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Help Them Cope, Free Spirit, 2001
M. Gary Neuman, Helping Your Kids Cope With Divorce the Sandcastles Way, Random
House, 1999
Lynne Oxhorn-Ringwood and Louise Oxhorn, Step Wives: 10 Steps to Help Ex-Wives and
Stepmothers End the Struggle and Put the Kid's First, Simon and Schuster, 2002
Isolona Ricci, Mom's House, Dad's House: Making Two Homes for Your Child: A Complete
Guide for Parents Who are Separated, Divorced, or Remarried,
Rev. ed., Simon and
Schuster, 1997
Schuster, 1997
Edward Teyber, Helping Children Cope with Divorce, Rev. ed., Jossey-Bass, 2001
Judith S. Wallerstein and Sandra Blakeslee, What About the Kids? Raising Your Children
Before, During, and After Divorce, Hyperion, 2003
Richard Warshak, Divorce Poison: Protecting the Parent-Child Bond from a Vindictive
Ex, HarperCollins, 2003
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Ethnic and multiracial issues
Allison Abner, Linda Villarosa, and Anne Beal, The Black Parenting Book, Broadway,
Michelle N-K Collison, It's All Good Hair: The Guide to Styling and Grooming Black
Donna Jackson Nakazawa, Does Anyone Else Look Like Me? A Parent's Guide to Raising
Maureen Reddy, Everyday Acts Against Racism: Raising Children in a Multiracial World,
Marguerite Wright, I'm Chocolate, You're Vanilla: Raising Healthy Black and Biracial
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1999
Michelle N-K Collison, It's All Good Hair: The Guide to Styling and Grooming Black
Children's Hair, Amistad, 2002
Donna Jackson Nakazawa, Does Anyone Else Look Like Me? A Parent's Guide to Raising
Multiracial Children by , 2003
Maureen Reddy, Everyday Acts Against Racism: Raising Children in a Multiracial World,
Seal, 1996
Marguerite Wright, I'm Chocolate, You're Vanilla: Raising Healthy Black and Biracial
Children in a Race-Conscious World, Jossey-Bass, 2000
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Girls
Will Glennon, 200 Ways to Raise a Girl's Self-Esteem: An Indispensable Guide for
Joe Kelly, Dads and Daughters: How to Inspire, Understand, and Support Your Daughter
Jill Murray, But I Love Him: Protecting Your Teen Daughter from Controlling, Abusive
Kathleen Odean, Great Books for Girls: More Than 600 Books to Inspire Today's Girls
Rachel Simmons, Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls, Harvest
Rachel Simmons, Odd Girl Speaks Out: Girls Write about Bullies, Cliques, Popularity,
Rosalind Wiseman, Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive
Robert Wolgemuth, She Calls Me Daddy: Seven Things Every Man Needs to Know About
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Parents, Teachers and Other Concerned Caregivers, Conari, 1999
Joe Kelly, Dads and Daughters: How to Inspire, Understand, and Support Your Daughter
When She's Growing Up So Fast, Broadway, 2003
Jill Murray, But I Love Him: Protecting Your Teen Daughter from Controlling, Abusive
Dating Relationships, HarperCollins, 2000
Kathleen Odean, Great Books for Girls: More Than 600 Books to Inspire Today's Girls
and Tomorrow's Women, Rev. ed., Ballantine, 2002
Rachel Simmons, Odd Girl Out: The Hidden Culture of Aggression in Girls, Harvest
Books, 2003
Rachel Simmons, Odd Girl Speaks Out: Girls Write about Bullies, Cliques, Popularity,
and Jealousy, Harvest Books, 2004
Rosalind Wiseman, Queen Bees and Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive
Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, and Other Realities of Adolescence, Three Rivers
Press, 2002
Press, 2002
Robert Wolgemuth, She Calls Me Daddy: Seven Things Every Man Needs to Know About
Building a Complete Daughter, Tyndale House, 1996
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Infants and toddlers
James Dobson, The Strong Willed Child: Birth through Adolescence, Tyndale House,
James Dobson, Temper Your Child's Tantrums, Tyndale House, 1986
Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam, On Becoming Baby Wise: The Classic Reference Guide
Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam, On Becoming Baby Wise II: Parenting Your Pre Toddler
Denise and Alan Fields, Toddler Bargains: Secrets to Saving 20% to 50% on Toddler
Sue M. Hannah, Free Stuff for Baby: The New Parent's Ultimate Guide to Hundreds of
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1992
James Dobson, Temper Your Child's Tantrums, Tyndale House, 1986
Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam, On Becoming Baby Wise: The Classic Reference Guide
Used by Over 1,000,000 Parents Worldwide, PRWIS, 2001
Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam, On Becoming Baby Wise II: Parenting Your Pre Toddler
5-15 Months, PRWIS, 2001
Denise and Alan Fields, Toddler Bargains: Secrets to Saving 20% to 50% on Toddler
Furniture, Clothing, Shoes, Travel Gear, Toys, and More, 2nd ed., Windsor
Peak Press, 2004
Peak Press, 2004
Sue M. Hannah, Free Stuff for Baby: The New Parent's Ultimate Guide to Hundreds of
Dollars of Baby Freebies and Parenting Resources, Contemporary Books, 2003
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Parenting guidance
T. Berry Brazelton, Touchpoints: Both Volumes of the Nation's Most Trusted Guide to
Stephen Covey, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families, Golden Books, 1998
James Dobson, Parent's Answer Book, Tyndale House, 2003
Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam, On Becoming Child Wise: Parenting Your Child from 3 to
Thomas Lickona, Raising Good Children: From Birth through the Teenage Years, Bantam,
John Rosemond, John Rosemond's New Parent Power, Andrews McMeel, 2001.
Stanley Turecki, The Difficult Child: Expanded and Revised Edition, Bantam, 2000
Joe White, What Kids Wish Parents Knew about Parenting: What You Need to Know
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the First Six Years of Life, Perseus, 2002
Stephen Covey, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families, Golden Books, 1998
James Dobson, Parent's Answer Book, Tyndale House, 2003
Gary Ezzo and Robert Bucknam, On Becoming Child Wise: Parenting Your Child from 3 to
7 Years, PRWIS, 2001
Thomas Lickona, Raising Good Children: From Birth through the Teenage Years, Bantam,
1994
John Rosemond, John Rosemond's New Parent Power, Andrews McMeel, 2001.
Stanley Turecki, The Difficult Child: Expanded and Revised Edition, Bantam, 2000
Joe White, What Kids Wish Parents Knew about Parenting: What You Need to Know
Before It's Too Late, Howard, 2003
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Single parenting
Patrice Karst, The Single Mother's Survival Guide, Crossing, 2000
Michael Klumpp, The Single Dad's Survival Guide: How to Succeed as a One-Man
Brook Noel, I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping and Healing After the
Brook Noel, The Single Parent Resource, Champion, 1998
Michael Klumpp, The Single Dad's Survival Guide: How to Succeed as a One-Man
Parenting Team, Waterbrook, 2003
Brook Noel, I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: Surviving, Coping and Healing After the
Sudden Death of a Loved One, Champion, 2000
Brook Noel, The Single Parent Resource, Champion, 1998
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