Recommended Books List
The Following Are Books We Recommend
Parenting from the Inside Out
We recommend “Parenting from the Inside Out” for any parent. “It’s written to encourage parents to reflect on their own life experiences to gain understanding and perspective that will help their children. This book includes general approaches rather than specific tactics for parenting. There are exercises at the end of each chapter that encourage self-reflection and journaling. Each chapter concludes with a “spotlight on science,” which covers neuroscience research that backs up the recommendations found earlier in the chapter…”
Your Defiant Child
Winner -- Parents' Choice "Approved" Award
“We recommend “Your Defiant Child” for any parent hoping to restore a loving relationship with their children. Every child has "ornery" moments, but more than 1 in 20 American children exhibit behavioral problems that are out of control. For readers struggling with an unyielding or combative child, YOUR DEFIANT EIGHT STEPS TO BETTER BEHAVIOR offers the understanding and guidance they need. Drawing on Dr. Russell A. Barkley's many years of work with parents and children, the book clearly explains what causes defiance, when it becomes a problem, and how it can be resolved. The book's comprehensive eight-step program stresses consistency and cooperation, promoting changes through a system of praise, rewards, and mild punishment. Readers learn tools and strategies for establishing clear patterns of discipline, communicating with children on a level they can understand, and reducing family stress overall. Filled with helpful charts, questionnaires, and checklists, YOUR DEFIANT CHILD helps parents get their child's behavior back on track and restore harmony in the home.”
Attached
“In this groundbreaking book, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Amir Levine and psychologist Rachel S. F. Heller reveal how an understanding of attachment theory-the most advanced relationship science in existence today-can help us find and sustain love. Attachment theory forms the basis for many bestselling books on the parent/child relationship, but there has yet to be an accessible guide to what this fascinating science has to tell us about adult romantic relationships-until now.
In Attached, Levine and Heller trace how these evolutionary influences continue to shape who we are in our relationships today. According to attachment theory, every person behaves in relationships in one of three distinct ways:
ANXIOUS people are often preoccupied with their relationships and tend to worry about their partner's ability to love them back.
AVOIDANT people equate intimacy with a loss of independence and constantly try to minimize closeness.
SECURE people feel comfortable with intimacy and are usually warm and loving.”
Boundaries: When to Say YES, When to Say NO, To Take Control of Your Life
"Boundaries Updated and Expanded Edition: When to Say Yes, How to Say No To Take Control of Your Life" by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend is a self-help book that explores the importance of setting healthy boundaries in various aspects of life. The book emphasizes the significance of understanding personal limits, asserting oneself, and maintaining healthy relationships. Through practical advice, real-life examples, and psychological insights, the authors guide readers in recognizing boundary violations, establishing appropriate limits, and effectively communicating their needs and desires. They highlight how boundaries impact emotional well-being, interpersonal dynamics, and overall life satisfaction. The book offers strategies for dealing with boundary violations, guilt, and manipulation, empowering readers to take control of their lives and cultivate healthier relationships.
