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RECOMMENDED READING

The Parent's Toolshop references the teachings of the following list of authors and we recommended these resources for reliable, accurate, healthy parenting advice. Graduates of Parent's ToolshopSM programs and others who have read The Parent's Toolshop repeatedly comment that they find its teachings are consistent with these well-known and best-selling authors. (The back cover of the 2000 Second Edition of The Parent's Toolshop includes endorsements from those authors with an asterisk*.) To purchase these books, check your local bookstore or order them from Amazon.com.

  • Barbara Coloroso*, Kids are Worth It!
  • Dr. Stephen R. Covey*, Seven Habits of Highly Effective Families
  • Dolores Curran, Traits of a Healthy Family
  • Donald Dinkmeyer, Sr. and Gary McKay, The Parent's Handbook: S.T.E.P. (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting)
  • Rudolf Dreikurs, M.D., Children: The Challenge
  • Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish, How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk
  • Thomas Gordon, P.E.T. (Parent Effectiveness Training)
  • Jane Nelsen*, Positive Discipline series
  • Michael Popkin, Active Parenting
  • William Sears, M.D., Creative Parenting

 

RECOMMENDED WEBSITE LINKS

If you know of an on-line resource for reliable parenting advice and information, please give us their name and link--and tell them about The Parent's Toolshop and our website. While we haven't read each page of the following websites in detail, we have read enough to recommend them to other parents. If you find any of these links don't work or any material on these websites to be objectionable or inconsistent with ToolshopTM teachings, please alert us to your concerns and we'll consider removing the link.

  • 123adoption.com - Comprehensive Introduction for those looking for adoption information. Good things to keep in mind when going through the adoption process.
  • Adoption.com - The largest Adoption site on the internet.
  • Adoptioninformation.com - Provides unbiased information and resources for all with an interest in or connection to adoption and foster care, whether in the family setting or from an academic or professional standpoint.
  • Adoption Option Guide: Free adoption articles to help you learn what your adoption options are, along with other quality sites of interest.
  • American Academy of Pediatrics website - The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
  • Catholic Social Services of the Miami Valley, where Jody Pawel was the coordinator for the Family Count Project (no longer available) and The Parent's Toolshop was field developed/tested.
  • Center for the Improvement of Child Caring (CICC)  was established in 1974 and has grown to become one of America's largest and most influential parenting and parenting education organizations, featuring a parent education curriculum and parent educator training for culturally-specific populations, specifically Spanish-speaking and African-American families.
  • Child Development Info features parenting articles on a wide variety of topics and an on-line mall of parenting resources.
  • Club Mom features discussion groups, monthly e-newsletters, informational updates and advice from Moms
  • www.CreativeKidsOnTheMove.com. Get an entire years worth of creative-movement curriculum that is not age, gender or ability specific. You can modify each lesson to fit your educational objectives and children’s learning styles.
  • Dad On Board: Lou Bortone is a freelance writer and father of 9-year-old boy/girl twins.  In his monthly "Dad on Duty" columns, Lou offers a father's perspective on the trials, tribulations and triumphs of parenting – all with tongue firmly implanted in cheek.  
  • EFT-Emotional Freedom Technique: EFT is a new discovery that has provided thousands with relief from pain, diseases and emotional issues.  Read more about it, the research results, real case studies, articles, free e-newsletter and training videos and audios. The basic manual is free.
  • Family TV ratings: Find out what other parents think about current movies and how they rate them in terms of family values.
  • Food for Tots: Take the worry out of feeding your child. Questions about fussy eaters, food allergies, safety, nutrition? Get answers and   fun activities to do with preschoolers, recipes and cooking tips.
  • The “Go To Mom,” Kimberley Clayton Blaine, addresses parenting issues, discipline strategies, development activities and much more. The show also presents cutting edge research about the development of the young child’s brain. Kimberley is dedicated to teaching parents how to adopt a positive child-rearing stance and to use their “authentic self” in deciding what type of parent they would like to be.
  • Helping Young Children With Anger: A blog on how parents can help their children deal with anger and teach them good anger management from young.
  • Hiring a Nanny. Features articles that will help you find, interview and hire a nanny.
  • Kids are Worth it! (Barbara Coloroso) features information about Barbara’s presentations and award-winning books.
  • Kids Source is a toddler-specific site that features information on education and learning, health, nutrition, growth & development, toys, safety, plus on-line forums and links to toddler-related sites.
  • Motherhood at Myria, features message boards, articles and links for coupletime, parenting, pregnancy health/fitness, style, money, work, leisure, internet/world. Sign up for their free weekly eNewsletter for the latest articles and features.
  • Mom's Refuge Featuring tales, tips, and questions from working Moms. Join their lists, blow off steam on the rant boards or check out sections for single moms, career, family, news, tele-commuting, and recipes.
  • MovieMom: When you wonder about the appropriateness of a movie, go to www.MovieMom.com and read a review.
  • National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) provides a forum for family researchers, educators, and practitioners to develop and disseminate knowledge about families and family relationships and establishes professional standards.  NCFR sponsors the Certified Family Life Educator program.
  • National Effective Parenting Initiative (NEPI) advocates, celebrates and promotes effective parenting and parent education in the U.S. Sign their petition to show your commitment to being the best parent you can be and to seeking out and receiving the best possible parenting education.
  • Parenting Q&A features expert answers to your parenting questions
  • Positive Discipline (Jane Nelsen, Ed.D.)  promotes and encourages the development of life skills and respectful relationships in family, school, business and community systems.
  •  Preventive Ounce is a no-cost website that helps you manage your child's temperament.  Complete a temperament questionnaire online, immediately receive your child's temperament profile and get advice for issues likely-to-occur."
  • Self Improvement Online features the most complete guide to information about Self -Improvement, Personal Growth and Self Help on the Internet.   Hundreds of articles, newsletters and links.
  • Stay at Home Parents features dozens of links to articles on parenting, arts & crafts, newsletters, tips and other resources for all parents, plus special links for stay-at-home parents.
  • See Parents Toolshop listed on SZIGG.com - Classified Web Links
  • Talk, Trust and Feel Therapeutics (Get Your Angries Out) features innovative toys and books to help parents, teachers and therapists teach children to express uncomfortable feelings, take responsibility for their own behavior and learn positive social skills.
  • The National Parenting Center  features a library of forums, reviews of products, columns, and advice from an expert panel.
  • The Parenting Toolbox  Get the right tools for the job...of parenting! Free articles, expert advice, survival e-books, and education/support groups. Join our weekly newsletter to get your tools now
  • United Services for Effective Parenting of Ohio (USEP-Ohio) is a non-profit organization which serves parents, grandparents, teachers, social workers, medical and mental health professionals and others concerned with nurturing children.
  • WhatDoIDoBooks.com. Check out the What Do I Do?® series of award-winning party books by Wilhelminia Ripple, including: Halloween School Parties, Valentine School Parties, Valentine Boxes, Christmas Parties, Slumber Parties, and Teachers Gifts. Have fun, create fond memories, and solve your party-planning problems with at least 10 years worth of ideas in each book.
  • James Windell features professional advice and resources for parents of young children, adolescents and teenagers, focusing on discipline and behavior problems including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.