Facing Codependence : What It Is, Where It Comes from, How It Sabotages Our Lives38 reviews
Pia Mellody, Andrea Wells Miller, 1989

Parenting (and Re-Parenting) 101

+ The Best Book on Co-dependence There Is Barre None!
+ A Classic
+ Awesome.
+ If you know you're not crazy but at the same time you think you are ....
  
  











  



  
The Second Family: Dealing with Peer Power, Pop Culture, the Wall of Silence -- and Other Challenges of ...6 reviews
Ron Taffel, Melinda Blau

St. Martin's Griffin, 2002

Peers for Positive Encouragement and Parents for Direction

+ Important and timely book for parents of teens
+ Author of Survival Meditations for Parents of Teens
+ Excellent resource for individuals working with adolescents
+ Truly Unique and Very Important
  
  











  



  
1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 (123 Magic)277 reviews
Thomas W. Phelan

Parentmagic, Inc., 2004

Best Purchase I Have Made In a Long Time

+ Great Strategy
+ This Works and Works Quickly
+ Worked like a charm!
  
  











  



  
Emotional Life of the Toddler18 reviews
Alicia F. Lieberman

Free Press, 1995

It All Became Clear...

+ Toddler Demystified!
+ Wow! Parents of toddlers: GET this book!
+ Psychological look at toddlerhood
  
  











  



  
Loving Each One Best: A Caring and Practical Approach to Raising Siblings9 reviews
Nancy Samalin

Bantam, 1997

Best Book Out There on Siblings

+ An overdue thanks

How lucky I was to learn of this book when my second child was a newborn. I've read many good books and articles about sibling relationships, but this is far and away the most practical and insightful guide I have found. Using examples from real families, Ms. Samalin illustrates typical ...
  
  











  



  
The Intimacy Factor: The Ground Rules for Overcoming the Obstacles to Truth, Respect, and Lasting Love6 reviews
Pia Mellody, Lawrence S. Freundlich

HarperOne, 2004

Great Book for Co-Dependents

+ Compassionate, informative, useful
+ Great book: For you who think you don't have issues as well as you who think you do
+ New rules and guidlines
+ Really helpful book!
  
  











  



  
The Fresh Start Divorce Recovery Workbook: A Step-by-Step Program for Those Who Are Divorced or Separated11 reviews
Bob Burns

Nelson Books, 1998

A book worth a million $

+ Amazing Book - find a copy!
+ Getting A Handle on the Earthquake of Divorce
+ Trying to Get Organized After A Divorce?
+ Very helpful
  
  











  



  
The Blessing of a Skinned Knee: Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Self-Reliant Children68 reviews
Wendy Mogel

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2001

What works with kids and for parents

+ Best Parenting Book
+ The Blessings of a Great Book
+ Blessings of a Skinned Knee
+ Using Jewish Teachings to Raise Children
  
  











  



  
Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child1118 reviews
Marc Weissbluth

Ballantine Books, 2003

Miracle!!! Dr Weissbluth works MIRACLES !!!!!

+ Finally, some evidence-based advice.
+ Overall very helpful information, poor organization
+ We all feel better!
  
  











  



  
Parenting, Inc.10 reviews
Pamela Paul

Times Books, 2008

Sobering look at raising kids

+ Get past the intro...
+ Parenting, Inc
+ Parenting,Plus
+ Chose your role models carefully
  
  











  



  
Passionate Marriage: Keeping Love and Intimacy Alive in Committed Relationships97 reviews
David Schnarch

Holt Paperbacks, 1998

Are you differentiated?

+ Keeping love
+ Great
+ Helpful in the difficult path of relationships.
  
  











  



  
Tapping in: A Step-by Step Guide to Activating Your Healing Resources Throught Bilateral Stimulation5 reviews
Laurel, Ph.D. Parnell

Sounds True, 2008

An Important and Innovative Contribution

+ Wonderful Self-Help Guide
+ User friendly healing that works
+ A very accessible manual for a very powerful technique
  
  











  



  
Parenting by Heart: How to Stay Connected to Your Child in a Disconnected World1 review
Ron Taffel, Melinda Blau, ...

Da Capo Press, 2002

A bag of answers to common parenting questions

This heartfelt book about parenting is composed of chapters debunking some common parenting myths, such as the myth of parents being always in charge or that your relationship with your child should only be about the child. The material does not feel "groundbreaking", perhaps because it is not ...
  
  











  



  
Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children11 reviews
Michael Thompson, Cathe O'Neill-Grace, ...

Ballantine Books, 2002

This book is important.

+ Worst Enemies/ Best Friends Beacon Street Girls
+ Children's social lives
+ AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE SOCIAL ASPECT OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT
  
  











  



  
The Art of Marriage Maintenance1 review
Sylvia R. Karasu, T. Byram Karasu

Jason Aronson, 2005

More oriented for intellectuals, it seems.

There are a lot of realistic observations in this book, with a few quirky recommendations given by the authors. For example, they begin chapter 5 by (correctly) observing that, "We Are Convinced That the First Baby Is Like a 'Grenade' Thrown into the Marriage." They then go on to recommend, in ...
  
  











  



  
Silver Spoon Kids : How Successful Parents Raise Responsible Children9 reviews
Eileen Gallo, Jon J. Gallo, ...

McGraw-Hill, 2001

Read this book along with your Dr. Spock!!

+ A wealth of knowledge on wealthy families
+ How to help your children avoid entitlement
+ Required Reading For Parents
  
  











  



  
Girl in the Mirror: Mothers and Daughters in the Years of Adolescence7 reviews
Nancy L. Snyderman, Peg Streep

Hyperion, 2002

An excellent resource

+ Solid Research Backs Practical Advice
+ extraordinary book
+ An excellent read !!
+ Complex subject- Complex and wise treatment
  
  











  



  
Real Boys : Rescuing Our Sons from the Myths of Boyhood116 reviews
William Pollack

Owl Books, 1999

Very informative book

+ Not Just About Boys
+ Great balanced account with concrete and practical suggestions

Really made me think about the differences in boys and girls. Very informative. Bought one to be passed around among my teacher friends.
  
  











  



  
The New Rules of Marriage: What You Need to Know to Make Love Work17 reviews
Terrence Real

Ballantine Books, 2008

A Lot of Wisdom

+ Good Stuff
+ GOOD BOOK!

Lots of wisdon between these pages, and the nice thing is one member of a couple can use it alone if necessary. Includes the best explanation and discussion of "boundaries" I have ever read. Though the information is marriage specific, the skills discussed apply to all relationships, including ...
  
  











  



  
Lust, Anger, Love: Understanding Sexual Addiction and the Road to Healthy Intimacy
Maureen Canning

Sourcebooks, Inc., 2008

Sexual addiction is a problem that affects millions of people. Maureen Canning, LMFT, who has extensive experience treating sex addicts, explains its roots and how those afflicted can recover. This book also explains the poisonous childhood seeds that lead to public scandals like the revelations involving former congressman Mark Foley. Canning shows how compulsions are the product of early ...