The Birchwood Media Center has a selection of books and tapes of interest to parents and teachers. Parents are encouraged to come into the Media Center during regular school hours to check out books. Parents may also arrange to have a book sent home with their child by sending a note to the librarian, by calling the Media Center at 785-3577, or by sending an email message to Mrs.Disque.
Call Number: (NIB) MULTIMEDIA KIT 371.3 CUP
Author: Cupolo, Nancy T.
Title: The homework dilemma and other learning issues in the home
Summary: A pamphlet and cassette with strategies and ideas
Call Number: (NIB) NONFICTION 155.9 Bro
Author: Brown, Laurene Krasny.
Title: When dinosaurs die : a guide to understanding death /
Summary: Explains in simple language the feelings people may have regarding
the death of a loved one and the ways to honor the memory of someone who has died.
Call Number: (NIB) NONFICTION 158 SCH
Author: Schmidt, Fran.
Title: Fighting fair for families
Summary: This book offers many practical, down-to-earth suggestions to help
families improve communication.
Call Number: (NIB) NONFICTION 362.7 Fre
Author: Freeman, Lory.
Title: It's my body /
Call Number: (NIB) NONFICTION 362.7 Len
Author: Lenett, Robin.
Title: Sometimes it's o.k. to tell secrets! : a parent/child manual for the
protection of children /
Call Number: (NIB) NONFICTION 362.88 Jan
Author: Jance, Judith A.
Title: Dial zero for help /
Call Number: (NIB) NONFICTION 574.2 MEL
Author: Mellonie, Bryan.
Title: Lifetimes : a beautiful way to explain death to children
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 158 CAN
Author: Canfield, Jack, 1944-
Title: A 2nd helping of chicken soup for the soul : 101 more stories to open
the heart and rekindle the spirit /
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 158 CAN
Author: Hansen, Mark Victor.
Title: Chicken soup for the soul : 101 stories to open the heart & rekindle the
spirit
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 158 DRE
Author: Drew, Naomi.
Title: Learning the skills of peacemaking : an activity guide for
elementary-age children on communicating, cooperating, resolving conflict
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 305.2 ELK
Author: Elkind, David, 1931-
Title: All grown up & no place to go : teenagers in crisis
Summary: This book helps parents cope with the pressures facing today's adolescents
and offers insightful advice that will help parents guide their teenagers through
these turbulent years.
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 305.2 ELK
Author: Elkind, David, 1931-
Title: The hurried child : growing up too fast too soon
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 305.23 BRA
Author: Brazelton, T. Berry, 1918-
Title: Touchpoints : your child's emotional and behavioral development
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 306.8 CLA
Author: Clarke, Jean Illsley.
Title: Growing up again : parenting ourselves, parenting our children
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 306.8 GIN
Author: Ginott, Haim G.
Title: Between parent & child
Summary: This is a practical guide which offers concrete suggestions and
preferred solutions for dealing with daily situations and psychological problems
faced by all parents.
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 306.8 SAR
Author: Sarka, Patricia.
Title: Surviving sibling rivalry : helping brothers and sisters get along /
Summary: Sibling rivalry is the cause of more stress, strain and concern among
parents than any other issue besides discipline. Here are some realistic answers
to help parents cope with the stress and aggravation.
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 371.1 CAN
Author: Canter, Lee.
Title: Homework without tears
Summary: A parent's guide for motivating children to do homework and succeed in
school. The objective of this book is to make time spent with children
about homework positive and rewarding for both parent and child.
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 372 ELK
Author: Elkind, David, 1931-
Title: Miseducation : preschoolers at risk
Summary: This book is designed to help parents avoid the miseducation of
young children that is on the increase today, such as when educational programs
intended for school-age children are misappropriated for the instruction of preschoolars.
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 372.6 CLA
Author: Clay, Marie M.
Title: Writing begins at home : preparing children for writing before they go
to school
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 372.7 KAN
Author: Kanter, Patsy F.
Title: Helping your child learn math : with activities for children aged 5
through 13
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 613.6 WAG
Author: Wagner, Jan
Title: Not my child! : 30 simple ways to help prevent your child from becoming
lost, missing, abducted, or abused
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 618.92 GOR
Author: Gordon, Michael.
Title: My brother's a world-class pain : a sibling's guide to ADHD/Hyperactivity
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 618.92 Ing
Author: Ingersoll, Barbara D., 1945-
Title: Attention deficit disorder and learning disabilities : realities, myths,
and controversial treatments
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 618.92 PAR
Author: Parker, Harvey C.
Title: The ADD hyperactivity workbook for parents, teachers, and kids
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 649 BET
Author: Bettelheim, Bruno.
Title: A good enough parent : a book on child-rearing
Summary: An inspiring and reassuring book presenting this preeminent child
psychologist's view of what is crucial in successful child-rearing.
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 649 BRI
Author: Briggs, Dorothy Corkille.
Title: Your child's self-esteem
Summary: How to help create strong feelings of self-worth is a central challenge
for every parent and teacher. Step-by-step guidelines for raising responsible,
productive, happy children are given.
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 649 DRE
Author: Dreikurs, Rudolf
Title: Children: the challenge
Summary: From early childhood through adolescence, this reference helps you understand
your children's actions better, giving you the help you need to discipline lovingly and
effectively. Dreikurs' philosophy formed the basis for the popular STEP parenting
seminars.
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 649 EYR
Author: Eyre, Linda.
Title: Teaching your children responsibility
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 649 Fab
Author: Faber, Adele.
Title: How to talk so kids will listen & listen so kids will talk
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 649 FAB
Author: Faber, Adele.
Title: Liberated parents, liberated children : your guide to a happier family
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 649 GOR
Author: Gordon, Sol, 1923-
Title: Raising a child conservatively in a sexually permissive world
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 649 GRE
Author: Greenberg, Polly.
Title: What do I do when my child won't do as I say?
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 649 MIL
Author: Miller, Darla Ferris.
Title: Positive child guidance
Summary: Developmentally appropriate methods for guiding children are presented
along with effective strategies and suggestions for preventing and handling
day-to-day misbehaviors.
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 649 Sam
Author: Samalin, Nancy.
Title: Loving your child is not enough : positive discipline that works
Summary: Examples of family dialogues are used to illustrate the author's guidelines
for avoiding confrontations and encouraging cooperation from children.
Call Number: (NIB) PROFESSIONAL 649.5 BUT
Author: Butler, Dorothy
Title: Reading begins at home : preparing children for reading before they go
to school
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