Teaching Your Children Values is based on the premise that one of the most enriching gifts parents can give their children is a strong sense of personal values. Authors Linda and Richard Eyre, parents to nine children themselves, are the co-authors of several parenting books as well as co-hosts of a radio programme and television … Read more
John J. Medina is a developmental molecular biologist, research consultant, author of New York Times bestseller Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School, and a father. This father of two boys believes (pg 3) that “Parents need facts, not just advice, about raising their children…parenting is about brain development.” He says that … Read more
Smart Parenting for Smart Kids is co-authored by Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, and Mark S. Lowenthal, PsyD. Kennedy-Moore is an author, psychologist, and speaker, who specialises in parenting and children’s social and emotional development. Lowenthal is a clinical psychologist with more than 22 years of clinical experience and a long-time advocate of children’s mental health issues, … Read more
Unexpected Beginnings To answer the question: “Do Men Mother?” Sociologist Andrea Doucet conducted a qualitative research over four years on 118 men in Canada who identified themselves (self-defined) as primary caregivers of their children. She came to know more about these fathers’ experiences through their narratives, that is their stories about being men in a … Read more
In 10 chapters, the book, But Dad! walks single fathers –divorced or widowed- through the intricacies of parenting tween and teen daughters. Read about how to stay connected with your child after divorce or your wife’s demise, and be a great dad. Zoom In on What Matters In 10 chapters, But Dad! walks you, the single father –divorced or … Read more
A person would easily be prompted to pick up this paperback. One is inevitably enticed by the endearing boy on the cover, dressed in red shorts and white singlet with a solid red star, grinning gleefully from behind a red Zorro-like eye mask. This superhero might well be the author’s adorable mascot with an important task: helping … Read more
This book by Dr Melvin Wong (PhD), a Clinical Psychologist based in the US, covers several key child developmental issues on gender identity, aspects that Asian parents may not be aware of in raising their children in today’s world. The main topics covered in his book include: The unique contributions and influences of mothers and … Read more
A Worth-While Read In our increasingly affluent and consumerist society – where the lines between “needs” and “wants” are sometimes blurred – parents are increasingly concerned about how not to raise a spoiled brat! You’re Not the Boss of Me – Brat-proofing your 4- to 12-year-old Child – by renowned child development and behaviour specialist, Betsy Brown Braun … Read more