The following is a guide to information, including books, av materials, journal articles and websites available through the Library Resource Centre at Library Support Services in the Winnipeg School Division on "Parenting." If you wish to obtain any of the information, please call the Library Resource Centre at 788-0203 ext. 143, or come down and visit our library. We are located in the Prince Charles Educational Resource Centre at 1075 Wellington Avenue.

306.8 FAB
Faber, Adele. How to talk so kids will listen & listen so kids will talk. -- Avon Books, 1980. xi, 242 p. : ill.

306.8 FAB
Faber Adele. Siblings without rivalry. -- [s.l.] : Nierenberg & Zeif Publishers, 1987. 104 p. : ill.

306.874 HEA
Healy, Jane M. How to have intelligent and creative conversations with your kids. New York : Doubleday, 1994. viii, 184 p.

306.874 WOO
Wooding, G. Scott. Parenting today's teenager effectively : Hear me, hug me, trust me. -- Calgary, AB : Script ; Good Health Books, 1995. x, 225 p. : ill.

371.30281 SAR
Sarka, Patricia Ryan. What to do when your child needs to study : Helping your child master test-taking and study skills. Santa Monica, CA : Lee Canter & Associates, c1994. 48 p. : ill.

371.58 GAR
Garrity, Carla B. Bully-proofing your child : First aid for hurt feelings. Longmont, CO : Sopris West, c2000. 92 p. : ill.

510.7 KAN
Kanter, Patsy F. Helping your child learn math : With activities for children aged 5 through 13. Washington, DC : U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research, 1992. vi, 58 p. : ill.

613.71 KAT
Katzman, Carol S. Helping your child be healthy and fit : With activities for children aged 4 through 11. Washington, DC : U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research, c1993. 44 p. : ill.

616.8915 RAY
Rayter, Karen. Parenting adolescents...building solutions : A Manual for a solution-oriented parent group. -- Winnipeg : Winnipeg Child and Family Services, [199-?]. 60 p.

618.9289 ATO
Mrazek, David. A to Z guide to your child's behavior : A Parent's easy and authoritative reference to hundreds of everyday problems and concerns from birth to 12 years. -- New York, NY : Children's National Medical Center, c1993. 336 p.

646.7 LAN
Lansky, Vicki. Vicki Lansky's practical parenting tips for the school-age years. -- Bantam Books, c1985. xvi, 165 p. : ill.

646.78 LOT
Lott, Lynn. The Family that works together : Turning family chores from drudgery to fun. -- Rocklin, CA : Prima Pub., c1995. ix, 196 p. : ill. -- (Developing capable people series).

649 GLE
Glenn, H. Stephen. Raising self-reliant children in a self-indulgent world : Seven building blocks for developing capable people. -- Rocklin, CA : Prima Publishing & Communications, 1989. 243 p.

649 MET
Metcalf, Linda. Parenting towards solutions : How parents can use skills they already have to raise responsible, loving kids. -- Englewood Cliffs, NJ : Prentice Hall, 1997. xxi, 244 p. : ill.

649 MOR
Morrish, Ronald G. Secrets of discipline : 12 keys for raising responsible children. Fonthill, ON : Woodstream Pub., c1997. [149] p. : ill.

649 NEL
Nelsen, Jane. Positive discipline. New York : Ballantine Books, 1987. xxiv, 242 p.

649 NEL
Nelsen, Jane. Positive discipline for preschoolers : For the early years—raising children who are responsible, respectful, and resourceful. Rocklin, CA : Prima Pub., 1994. xvi, 315 p.

649 NEL
Nelsen, Jane. Positive discipline for single parents : A Practical guide to raising children who are responsible, respectful, and resourceful. -- Rocklin, CA : Prima Pub., c1994. 196 p. -- (Developing capable people series).

649 NEL
Nelsen, Jane. Positive discipline for teenagers. Rocklin, CA : Prima Pub., c1994. 431 p. : ill.

649 PAR
Parenting resources. -- Winnipeg, MB : Winnipeg School Division, 1998. 1 portfolio : ill. (some col.).

649 PHI
Phillips, Gary. What’s a parent to do? : The Home-school conspiracy. [s.l.] : [s.n.]. unpaged.

649 SEE
Seeking a balance. Winnipeg : Manitoba Education and Training. Native Education., 1993. 18 p. : ill.

649.1 BUD
Budd, Linda S. Living with the active alert child : Groundbreaking strategies for parents. -- Seattle, WA : Parenting Press, 1993. 265 p.

649.1 DIA
Diamond, Marian Cleeves. Magic trees of the mind : How to nurture your child’s intelligence, creativity and healthy emotions from birth to adolescence. New York : Dutton, c1998. xiii, 466 p. : ill.

649.1 GUE
Guerney, Louise F. Parenting : A Skills training manual. -- 5th ed. -- North Bethesda, MD : IDEALS, c1995. viii, 151 p. : ill.

649.1 RIC
Rich, Dorothy. Helping your child succeed in school : With activities for children aged 5 through 11. Washington, DC : U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research, 1992. v, 46 p. : ill.

649.4 WIL
Wilmes, David J. Parenting for prevention : How to raise a child to say no to alcohol and other drugs : for parents, teachers, and other concerned adults. -- Minneapolis, MN : Johnson Institute, c1995. iv, 242 p. : ill.

649.58 SMI
Smith, Carl Bernhard. Connect! : How to get your kids to talk to you. Bloomington, IN : EDINFOR Press, 1994. xviii, 236 p.

649.6 DEL
Delattre, Edwin J. Helping your child learn responsible behavior : With activities for children. Washington, DC : U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research, 1993. iv, 44 p. : ill.

649.64 FLI
Flick, Grad L. Power parenting for children with ADD/ADHD : A Practical parent’s guide for managing difficult behaviors. West Nyack, NY : Center for Applied Research in Education, c1996. xliv, 242 p. : ill.

649.64 MOR
Morrish, Ronald G. Secrets of discipline : 12 keys for raising responsible children. -- Fonthill, ON : Woodstream Pub., c1997. [149] p. : ill.

649.64 NEL
Nelsen, Jane. Positive discipline A-Z : 1001 solutions to everyday parenting problems. -- Rocklin, CA : Prima Pub., c1993. x, 354 p. -- (Developing capable people series).

649.58 CUL
Cullinan, Bernice E. Helping your child learn to read : With Activities for children from infancy through age 10. Washington, DC : U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research, 1993. vi, 58 p. : ill.

649.58 PSB
PSB : Parents sharing books leader training manual. Bloomington, IN : Family Literacy Center, 1993. 180 p.

649.58 SMI
Smith, Carl Bernard. Parents sharing books (PSB) technical report. Bloomington, IN : Family Literacy Center, 1993. 180 p.

649.6 DEL
Delattre, Edwin J. Helping your child learn responsible behavior : With activities for children. Washington, DC : U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research, 1993. iv, 44 p.

649.68 BEH
Behm, Mary. 101 ways to help your child learn to read and write. Bloomington, IN : EDINFO Press, 1995. vi, 58 p.

649.68 PAU
Paulu, Nancy. Helping your child get ready for school : With activities for children from birth through age 5. Washington, DC : U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research, 1992. vi, 50 p. : ill.

907 REE
Reed, Elaine Wrisley. Helping your child learn history : With activities for children aged 4 through 11. Washington, DC : U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research, 1993. 48 p. : ill.

910.7 FRO
Fromboluti, Carol. Helping your child learn geography. Washington, DC : U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Research, 1990. v, 25 p. : ill.

VTR 028.5 LIT
Literacy and your family. Homespun Productions, [19-?]. 2 cassettes (90 min.) : sd., col.
SUMMARY: Discusses and demonstrates how literacy can be encouraged in the home. A

 KIT 302.23 PRI
Prime time parent. Toronto, ON : Alliance for Children and Television, 1995. 2 videos (17 min., 40 sec. ; 58 min., 36 sec.) : sd., col. + 3 books.
SUMMARY:A workshop intended for use by groups who are interested in television and the effect it may have on our children.  A.

 KIT 306.8 HOW
Faber, Adele. How to talk so kids will listen group workshop kit. -- New York : Negotiation Institute, 1980. 6 sound cassettes, 10 workbooks, pocket cards, pipe cleaners, 2 books, chairperson's guide, in carrying cases.
SUMMARY: Book 1. How to talk so kids will listen and listen so kids will talk -- Books 2. Liberated parents, liberated children.

 VTR 306.874 ARG
Arguing. Los Angeles, CA : Los Angeles Unified School District, 1991. 1 cassette (28 min.) : sd., col. – (Raising children in troubled times).
SUMMARY: Helps parents to understand why they should never engage in an argument with their children, but should learn how to deflect and sponge the argument while staying focused on the task, issue, or rule at hand.  A.

 VTR 306.874 BED
Bedtimes. -- Los Angeles Unified School District, 1991. 1 cassette (27 min.) : sd., col. + 1 leader's guide. -- (Raising children in troubled times).
SUMMARY: Helps parents to understand how clearly defined rules regarding betimes, enforced by both parents, will teach children how to go to bed and get up on time.  A.

 VTR 306.874 BRA
Brady Bunch sued for false advertising. -- Duluth, MN : Whole Person Associates, 1995. 1 cassette (60 min.) : sd., col. + 1 discussion guide. -- (Parenting for the 21st century).
SUMMARY:Offers practical ideas for bringing members of different families together to form a healthy bi-nuclear family.  Examines the myths and challenges of creating new families without sacrificing individual identity or old family ties.  A.

 VTR 306.874 CHO
Chores. Los Angeles, CA : Los Angeles Unified School District, 1991. 1 cassette (26 min.) : sd., col. – (Raising children in troubled times).
SUMMARY:Deals with getting children to do jobs around the house using clearly defined rules, monitoring and consistency.  A.

 VTR 306.874 CUR
Curfews and whereabouts. Los Angeles, CA : Los Angeles Unified School District, 1991. 1 cassette (27 min.) : sd., col. – (Raising children in troubled times).
SUMMARY: Suggests setting rules, regulations and behavior expectations for children at home and away from home.  A.

 VTR 306.874 DRU
Drugs. Los Angeles, CA : Los Angeles Unified School District, 1991. 1 cassette (28 min.) : sd., col. – (Raising children in troubled times).
SUMMARY:Teaches parents to recognize the symptoms of drug use and how to help children learn to refuse drugs.  A.

 VTR 306.874 FIG
Fighting. Los Angeles, CA : Los Angeles Unified School District, 1991. 1 cassette (27 min.) : sd., col. – (Raising children in troubled times).
SUMMARY: Establishes rules for behavior to decrease or eliminate fighting between children.  A.

 VTR 306.874 GOO
Simmons, Susan. Good discipline, good kids: parenting skills that work. -- Pleasantville, NY : Sunburst Communications, 1998. 1 cassette (42 min.) : sd., col. + 1 guide (43 p.) -- (Parent and child videos).
SUMMARY: Gives parents the skills to practice a realistic and effective approach to their #1 concern -- discipline.  Offers positive ways to set rules, limits, and expectations; problem-solve differences; engage children's cooperation, and help them develop self-discipline and respect.  A.

 VTR 306.874 HEL
Simmons, Susan. Help your child succeed in school parenting skills that work. -- Pleasantville, NY : Sunburst Communications, 1998. 1 cassette (ca. 44 min.) : sd., col. + 1 guide (42 p.)
SUMMARY: Children's school success is a persistent source of parental anxiety.  provides parents with proven strategies for developing their child's self-confidence, self-discipline, and self-esteem.  Offers tips for communicating with the school and creating positive attitudes.  A.

 VTR 306.874 HOW
Queen, Sandy. How to be a parent and a human, too. -- [s.l.] : Lifeworks, 1990. 1 videocassette (60 min.) : sd., col.
SUMMARY: Sandy Queen speaks to adults on the stresses of parenting, dealing with small children, and still being human.  SA.

 VTR 306.874 KEE
Simmons, Susan. Keeping peace at home parenting skills that work. -- Pleasantville, NY : Sunburst Communications, 1998. 1 cassette (38 min.) : sd., col. + 1 guide (39 p.). -- (Parent and child videos).
SUMMARY: Illustrates concrete, practical techniques for easing tensions, handling conflicts constructively, managing anger, and creating peaceful homes.  A.

 VTR 306.874 LIG
Queen, Sandy. Lighten up! -- [s.l.] : Lifeworks, 1990. 1 videocassette (60 min.) : sd., col. 
SUMMARY: Sandy Queen advises adults to lighten up and show enthusiasm in front of their children.  She also states that what you say and advise children will one day be repeated back to you.  SA.

 VTR 306.874 LYI
Lying. Los Angeles, CA : Los Angeles Unified School District, 1991. 1 cassette (27 min.) : sd., col. – (Raising children in troubled times).
SUMMARY: Parents learn to identify the reasons children lie, and recognize lying as manipulation rather than a personal affront.  A.

 VTR 306.874 PAR
Parenthood. S.l. : Sunburst, 1992. 1 videocassette (31 min.) : sd., col.
SUMMARY: Interviews with real-life parents are interwoven with comments by experts on marriage and family. Shows that parenthood brings responsibility as well as joy. A.

 VTR 306.874 PAR
Parties and concerts. Los Angeles, CA : Los Angeles Unified School District, 1991. 1 cassette (15 min.) : sd., col. – (Raising children in troubled times).
SUMMARY: Parents will understand that it is imperative to supervise their children to protect them from potential harm. Supervision consists of knowing and approving where their children are, with whom, and what they are doing.  A.

 VTR 306.874 PEE
Peers. Los Angeles, CA : Los Angeles Unified School District, 1991. 1 cassette (28 min.) : sd., col. – (Raising children in troubled times).
SUMMARY:  As children can be easily influenced by their peers, parents must help them learn to resist negative peer pressure.  A.

 VTR 306.874 SCH
School behavior. Los Angeles, CA : Los Angeles Unifies School District, 1991. 1 cassette (27 min.) : sd., col. – (Raising children in troubled times).
SUMMARY: Suggests parents’ active interest in school activities to improve behavior and attitudes about school.  A.

 VTR 306.874 STU
Studying. Los Angeles, CA : Los Angeles Unified School District, 1991. 1 cassette (28 min.) : sd., col. – (Raising children in troubled times).
SUMMARY: Stresses the importance of parental involvement in their child’s education and advises how to get the child to study.  A.

 VTR 306.874 TOG
Togetherness. Los Angeles, CA : Los Angeles Unified School District, 1991. 1 cassette (27 min.) : sd., col. – (Raising children in troubled times).
SUMMARY:  Recognizes that anything causing children to isolate themselves from their families is potentially destructive. Stresses the importance of a family spending time together.  A.

 KIT 363.3 FAM
Ramsey, Elizabeth. A Family guide to second step parenting strategies for a safer tomorrow. -- Seattle, WA : Committee for Children, 1995. 5 videocassettes, 1 facilitator guide, 50 magnets, 1 overview video brochure, 1 overview video guide.
SUMMARY: Designed specifically for use with families of children in preschool to grade 5 who are receiving Second Step in their school program.  Teaches parents and caregivers the same skills their children are learning through Second Step : How to practice empathy, impulse control, problem solving, and anger management.  A.

 VTR 370.15 MAN
Managing the defiant child : A Guide to parent training. New York : Guilford Publications, c1997. 1 cassette (34 min.) : sd., col. + 1 guide.
SUMMARY: Childhood defiance exerts tremendous wear and tear on a family, and is the most common complaint of parents seeking professional help. Program demonstrates a proven approach to behaviour management and shows how enhanced parenting skills can improve the parent-child relationship. A.

 VTR 370.19 PAR
Partners toward achievement. Bloomington, IN : National Educational Service, 1993. 2 cassettes (57 min.) : sd., col.
SUMMARY: Discusses and demonstrates the need for the participation and cooperation of both parent and school in children’s education.  A

 VTR 371.19 PAR
Partnerships with parents. Washington, DC : National Association for the Education of Young Children, 1989. 1 cassette (28 min.) : sd., col.
SUMMARY: Shows how to develop a good parent-teacher relationship. These relationships are crucial to fostering the development of children in the classroom especially during the preschool years. Audience: A.

VTR 371.3028 REA
Reading and study skills at home. North Billerica, MA : Curriculum Associates, 1994. 1 cassette (25 min.) : sd., col.
SUMMARY: Gives parents six steps to lead their children beyond the “homework hassle.” Shows the importance of the parents’ role in children’s education. Audience: A.

 VTR 372.6 SUP
Supporting your beginning reader. North Billerica, MA : Curriculum Associates, 1993. 1 cassette (25 min.) : sd., col.
SUMMARY:  Gives parents valuable information on how children learn to read, the stages of reading and activities and techniques that encourage the young reader. Audience: A.

 TR 646.7 COV
7 Habits of highly effective families : Building a beautiful family culture in a turbulent world. Provo, UT : Cover Leadership Center, 1995. 4 sound cassettes + 1 pamphlet.
SUMMARY: A guide to achieving a loving and trusting marriage relationship, plus ideas for a balancing of tough yet kind discipline toward children.  A

 VTR 649 ACT
Popkin, Michael H. Active parenting of teens. -- Marietta, GA : Active Parenting Publishers, 1995. 6 cassettes (ca. 174 min.) : sd., col. + 1 guide (188 p.)
SUMMARY: Real-life scenarios address teen specific problems and solutions and serve as a basis of discussion to viewers.  Includes special segments on teen alcohol and other drug use and teen sexuality.  A.

 VTR 649 ACT
Popkin, Michael H. Active parenting today : For parents of 2 to 12 year olds. -- Marietta, GA : Active Parenting Publishers, 1993. 6 cassettes (ca. 168 min.) : sd., col. + 1 guide (163 p.).
SUMMARY: This video-based discussion program portrays families from various ethnic background as they address common problems, and solutions, in family behaviour and communication.  A.

 VTR 649 BAS
Basic parenting skills. Charlotte, NC : Cambridge Research Group, c1990. 1 cassette (53 min.) : sd, col.
SUMMARY: Explores strategies for building self-esteem, appropriate discipline and communication; developing a schedule; and creating stability in children’s lives. Discusses dealing with parental conflict. Audience: A.

 VTR 649 CHI
Child management. Niles, IL : United Learning, 1995. 1 cassette (29 min.) : sd., col.
SUMMARY : Presents a common sense approach to many aspects of parenting.  SA

 VTR 649 COM
Remboldt, Carole. Communicating how to confront kids when they're doing wrong : How to encourage kids when they do right. -- Minneapolis, MN : Johnson Institute, c1997. 1 cassette (14 min., 10 sec.) : sd., col. + 1 guide (26 p.). -- (Parenting for prevention).
SUMMARY: Learn to identify some ineffective communication styles of parents and how to communicate effectively with children through active listening.  Learn how to confront children's negative behavior and how to encourage children's positive behavior.  A

 VTR 649 DIS
Schrank, Louise Welsh. Disciplining kids (without screaming and scolding). -- Lake Zurich, IL : Learning Seed, 1997. 1 cassette (20 min.) : sd., col. + 1 guide (12 p.)
SUMMARY: Shows the wrong way to discipline children and then gives clear ideas on a better approach.  A.

 KIT 649 ENC
Encouraging good homework habits. Bloomington, IN : Family Literacy Center. Indiana University, 1991. 1 sound cassette + 1 book.
SUMMARY:  Booklet and companion audiotape examine how parents can help their children with homework. Includes three read-along stories which parents can share with their children.  A.

 VTR 649 GET
Getting your kids to do what you want them to do. -- Duluth, MN : Whole Person Associates, 1995. 1 cassette (60 min.) : sd., col. + 1 discussion guide. -- (Parenting for the 21st century).
SUMMARY: Offers practical suggestions for helping children to grow up happy, sane, and well-adjusted.  Take a look at the basics of effective discipline and learn practical tools for helping kids learn responsibility and appropriate behavior.  A.

 VTR 649 HIC
Sex spelled out for parents. Toronto, ON : Magic Lantern Communications, 1999. 4 cassettes (30 min. ea.) : sd., col. + 1 viewer’s guide.
SUMMARY: Helps parents establish themselves as a source of information for their children. Emphasis is on developing open communication and trust that will facilitate a child confessing he is being abused. Provides age-appropriate approaches for children aged 3 through 14. A.

 VTR 649 HOW
How to enforce consequences when kids violate limits. Minneapolis, MN : Johnson Institute, c1997. 1 cassette (7 min.) : sd., col.
SUMMARY: Learn how to enforce consequences that are reasonable and related to the violation, and how to enforce consequences calmly, respectfully, and without anger. Learn what to avoid when enforcing consequences.  A.

 VTR 649 HOW
Remboldt, Carole. How to set limits for kids. -- Minneapolis, MN : Johnson Institute, c1997. 1 cassette (7 min., 50 sec.) : sd., col. + 1 guide (18 p.). -- (Parenting for prevention). 
SUMMARY: Learn how to set clear and reasonable limits according to age, trust level, and basic needs.  Learn why limits should be set in advance and checked for compliance and how to respond when your child tests the limits.  A.

 VTR 649 HOW
How to stop enabling and start empowering kids. Minneapolis, MN : Johnson Institute, 1997. 1 cassette (13 min.) : sd., col.
SUMMARY:  Learn what parental enabling is, how it can hurt your child, and how to identify some common parental behaviors that lead to enabling. Learn how to empower your child.  A.

 VTR 649 HOW
How to teach kids to handle anger without violence. Minneapolis, MN : Johnson Institute, c1997. 1 cassette (12 min.) : sd., col.
SUMMARY: Learn how to teach children the A-B-C-D method to handle anger: “A” be aware of angry feelings; “B” back-off and sort out what is really happening; “C” check out choices and the consequences of each choice; “D” decide and do the safest thing.  A.

 VTR 649 HOW
How to teach kids to resolve conflicts without violence. Minneapolis, MN : Johnson Institute, c1997. 1 cassette (11 min.) : sd., col.
SUMMARY:  Learn how to teach children to use the 3 T’s method for resolving conflicts: think about the conflict, talk about the conflict, and try and work it out.  A.

 VTR 649 JUS
Just can’t wait to read. Calgary, AB : Just Can’t Wait Enterprises, c1995.1 cassette (32 min.) : sd., col. + instruction sheets.
SUMMARY: Two educators illustrate simple, effective and proven techniques that will start children aged three to seven years on the path to reading. Shows parents how to give their children a valuable head start in their education. Audience: A.

VTR 649 LIT
The Little things make a big difference. Chicago, IL : World Book Encyclopedia, 1991. 1 cassette (16 min.) : sd., col.
SUMMARY: Gives easy-to-do, everyday home activities that can have a dramatic impact on children’s success in school. Shows parents how to help with homework, read together and build children’s self-confidence.  A.

VTR 649 MYM
My mother never told me parenting would be like this! -- Duluth, MN : Whole Person Associates, 1995. 1 cassette (60 min.) : sd., col. + 1 discussion guide. -- (Parenting for the 21st century).
SUMMARY: Examines parenting methods that will prepare kids for their futures.  Compare the hit-and-holler method with problem-solving strategies that help kids grow up into resourceful teenagers and responsible adults.  A.

 KIT 649 ONE
Popkin, Michael H. 1,2,3,4 parents! : Parenting children ages 1 to 4. -- Marietta, GA : Active Parenting Publishers, 1994-1996. 2 videocassettes, 3 books, 2 posters, 1 completion certificate.
SUMMARY: Workshop designed to teach the fundamental attitudes and skills necessary for parents of young children.  Program is composed of three interactive sessions.  A.

 CF 649 PAR
Parenting for prevention : Facilitator’s guides 1-6. Minneapolis, MN : Johnson Institute, c1997. 2 computer disks + 1 facilitator’s guide. 

KIT 649 PAR
Parents on board : Building academic success through parent involvement. Atlanta, GA : Active Parent Publishers, 1995. 2 cassettes (12 min.) : sd., col. + 1 leader’s guide + 1 book + 4 brochures + 2 posters + 1 catalog + 1 achievement certificate.
SUMMARY: Shows parents how to become constructively involved in their children’s learning. Provides them with the information and skills necessary to help their children succeed in school and beyond. A. For parents of 4 to 14 year olds.

 VTR 649 PAR
Parents sharing books. Bloomington, IN : Family Literacy Center, c1992. 1 cassette (16 min.) : sd., col. + 1 parent guide + 1 leader guide.
SUMMARY: Presents strategies for parents to help children learn to enjoy reading. Emphasis on parental involvement and teaching children to get more from what they read. Audience: A.

 VTR 649 SEC
The Secret to getting kids to talk to you. Duluth, MN : Whole Person Associates, 1995. 1 cassette (60 min.) : sd., col.
SUMMARY:  Examines barriers to communication with kids and gives ideas for hearing what they do say. Learn basic principles for good communication and concrete techniques for taking advantage of opportunities to really listen to your kids.  A.

 VTR 649 SEX
Sex. Los Angeles, CA : Los Angeles Unified School District, 1991. 1 cassette (28 min.) : sd., col. – (Raising children in troubled times).
SUMMARY: Explains the importance of teaching responsible sexual behavior, but also stresses supervision of children, knowing where they are and what they are doing.  A.

 VTR 649 SHA
Shaking, hitting and spanking : What to do instead. Lake Zurich, IL : Learning Seed, 1995. 1 cassette (30 min.) : sd., col.
SUMMARY: Shows four parent-child interactions that often lead to shaking, hitting and spanking. Alternate strategies and techniques are presented.  SA

 VTR 649 STY
Styles of parenting. Lake Zurich, IL : Learning Seed, 1995. 1 cassette (20 min.) : sd., col.
SUMMARY: Features Dr. Robert Karen, parent and psychologist, in a discussion with young parents about attachment theory, a recent and sometimes controversial study of relationships between parents and their children. Viewers will gain an understanding of three parenting styles and three attachment patterns.  SA

 VTR 649 TEM
Temper tantrums. Los Angeles, CA : Los Angeles Unified School District, 1991. 1 cassette (25 min.) : sd., col. – (Raising children in troubled times).
SUMMARY: Endeavors to teach parents how to cope with and handle children who lose control in order to get their own way.  A.

 VTR 649 WHO
Who are these kids, anyway? Duluth, MN : Whole Person Associates, 1995. 1 cassette (60 min.) : sd., col.
SUMMARY: Helps parents improve their communication and discipline skills in coping with kids from tots to teens. Review the needs of kids at different ages and stages and explore parenting techniques that match developmental issues.  A.

 VTR 649 WIN
Coloroso, Barbara. Winning at parenting—without beating your kids. Littleton, CO : Kids are worth it!, c1989. 1 cassette (125 min.) + guide.
SUMMARY: Practical advice for parents on dealing confidentially with the frustrations of child rearing. Covers problem solving, empowerment, chores, allowance, discipline, bedtime, fighting, rebellion, and more.  A.

 VTR 649 YOU
Family America Society. You can be a better parent in 30 minutes. -- Phoenix, AZ : Family America Society, c1992. 1 cassette (35 min.) : sd., col.
SUMMARY: Offers suggestions on how to handle unacceptable behavior in children, with emphasis on making sure children understand what is expected of them and what the consequences are of misbehavior.

 VTR 649.1 LIT
Little beginnings : The First five years. Grove Village, IL : World Book Educational products, 1993. 1 cassette (19 min.) : sd., col.
SUMMARY: Video will help parents teach their children to respect and appreciate themselves and others. Helps to show them how exciting learning is, and encourages them to always “do” and “try”. Audience: A.

 

"Back-to-school tips for parents and students." Ebony v 52 p 62-64 September '97.

Dumas, Lynne S. "IQ vs. EQ". Parents v 73 p 140-145 August '98.

Graeber, Laurel. "Raising smart kids : From infancy on, you can create an environment that stimulates learning." Parents  v 73 p 134-136 May '98.

Jeffs, Cheryl. “Parent-teen conflict resolution/mediation initiative.” Family Connections : BC Council for Families Magazine v 7 p 14 Winter ‘00/01.

Kines, Barbara. "The Parent connection : Life lessons." Teaching PreK-8 v 29 p 31-32 November/December '98.

Kines, Barbara. "The Parent connection : Small considerations that deliver big results." Teaching PreK-8 v 27 p 27-29 January '97.

Popkin, Michael H. “Parenting teens : Lessons from the Titanic.” Brown University Child & Adolescent Behavior Letter v 15 p 9-10 December ’99.

Riera, Michael. “Getting dumped by your teen : A Survival guide.” Mothering p 74-80 Winter ’95.

Roy, Nicole. “Talking to teens …about sex.” Family Connections : BC Council for Families Magazine v 7 p 11 Winter ‘00/01.

Small, S.A. “Rearing adolescents in contemporary society : A Conceptual framework for understanding the responsibilities and needs of parents.” Family Relations v. 40 p 455-462 October ’91.

Taffel, Ron. "5 secrets of good parents." Parents  v 73 p 108-112 July '98.

 “Talking to teens : An Interview with Marion Crook.” Family Connections : BC Council for Families Magazine v 7 p 5-6 Winter ‘00/01.

Weatherby, Maria. “Supporting our teens by challenging the myths of adolescence.” Family Connections : BC Council for Families Magazine v 7 p 9-10 Winter ‘00/01.

http://www.abc.parenting.com
ABC’s of Parenting. A comprehensive source directory of pregnancy, parenting and child care articles and web sites.

http://www.bccf.bc.ca
Family Connections is a site published by the BC Council for Families. This page offers support for all families in the areas of parenting, conflict resolution, marriage and more.

http://members.xoom.com/ahartman/edchild.html
Child Development and Parenting.  This resource provides many links to Parenting sites on the web.  These sites deal with education, safety, learning, facts and much more.

http://www.caringparents.com/woframes/archive.html
Caring Parents : The Best place on the net for your family.  This site contains many featured articles, expert advice, topic areas and additional information on parenting.

http://www.familyeducation.com
Family Education Network.  This site was created with the aim to help parents help their children to succeed.  It provides resources for parents to help them participate in their children’s education.

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/childhood-youth
Health Canada provides an extensive list of publications for downloading including one titled “Parenting Today’s Teens : A Survey and Review of Resources.”

http://www.parentingadolescents.com
At Parenting Adolescents  parents of teens and pre-teens get free, expert answers to questions and more.

http://www.parenting-qa.com
Parenting Q & A. This is a searchable site with various questions and answers about parenting.  Personalized answers are available for all parenting questions where the information is not already provided.

http://www.parentsplace.com
Parents Place. A great resource for parents of children of ALL ages.  Provides information on many topics including "ages & stages" to "recipes for the busy parent".  There is something for all parents on this site.