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Community Reading Corner
William Armstrong Library is for the community, as well. There are books and resources on a wide range of topics. Here are some of the many books and videos you can take home.
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| Cosby, Bill (1987). Fatherhood. New York: Berkley Books. |
| You don't have to be a father to enjoy reading this book. Cosby shares his experiences from the decision to have a child, to the changes a child brings and the issues of discipline, school, and freedom. Parents can laugh with him at the pitfalls and pleasures of parenthood that we all share, and remember that in the tough times, we are not alone.
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| Cullinan, Bernice E. (2000). Read To Me: Raising Kids Who Love To Read. Toronto: Scholastic. |
| After reading this book my husband and I have reinstituted the nightly ritual of reading together with our children at bedtime. Cullinan gives reading and writing activities for children from birth to age 12. She provides ideas on how to squeeze precious reading moments into busy family schedules. Her suggested reading material includes tips for using the computer and television to encourage reading, along with an annotated bibliography--which includes current children's magazines, multicultural books, and poetry for each age group.
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| The Little Things Make a Big Difference: You can help your children succeed in school. (Videotape) |
| This fifteen minute tape identifies six areas for school success: family reinforcement of children's self-esteem, family work habits, family support of academics, family participation in stimulating activities, family emphasis on language development, and family academic expectations. The accompanying booklet includes a summary of the ideas, along with everyday tips and activity ideas to support each of the six areas for school success.
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| McMahon, Tom (1996). Teen Tips: A Practical Survival Guide for Parents with Kids 11 to 19. . New York: Pocket Books. |
| This parenting guide enables parents to get advice from other moms and dads who have found creative and successful solutions to the questions, issues and predicaments many parents have in common as they navigate daily life with adolescent children: friendships, school and learning, leisure activities and curfews, discipline, sexuality and dating, driving, drugs, and responsibilities. Each chapter includes parenting tips from other parents, as well as current adolescent research, parenting skill builders, and advice to parents from teens. Easy to read with practical suggestions that you can implement immediately.
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| Nowicki, Stephen and Marshall P. Duke (1992). Helping the Child Who Doesn't Fit In. Atlanta, Georgia: Peachtree Publishers, Ltd. |
| Some children have trouble fitting in because they are unable to read body language. Failure to respect non-verbal rules and cues can lead to social ostracism; for example, people who talk too loud or stand too close generally aren't the most sought-after playmates. Each chapter gives actual activities and exercises to help children develop this skill that not everyone is born with. This easy to read book offers parents, teachers, and caretakers a guide to the puzzle of social rejection and its relationship to non-verbal language.
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Severe, Sal (1999). How To Behave So Your Children Will, Too! Tempe, Arizona: Greentree Publishing
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| If parenting struggles are interfering with your ability to enjoy your children, give this book a look. It teaches you how to teach your children to behave, how to listen - the first time - and how to be more cooperative. It guides parents on how to be consistent in their parenting, manage anger, and prevent arguments and power struggles.
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| Phelan, Thomas (1990). 1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12. Glen Ellyn, Il: Child Management Inc. (Video) |
| You can positively change your family in the two hours it takes to watch this video. Try this approach the next time your child doesn't the rules. Instead of your usual routine, try giving one explanation, if necessary, then start to count. Don't give further reasons, start to argue, get frustrated or mad. Just start to count. If the behavior has not stopped by the count of three, the child gets the appropriate time-out period: about one-minute for each year of his life. Then he or she is allowed to return to the family and no one brings up what happened unless the behavior is repeated or it is absolutely necessary. There is a bit more to the system than this, but not much. Watch the video and see why teachers and parents rave about Phelan's system |
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