Miss Nicole's Favorite Books for Caregivers:
I always recommend checking out books from the Arlington Heights Memorial Library (or through their Interlibrary Loan program) before buying. These are some of my favorite books but families and kids are all different! Make sure the book makes practical sense for you, your family, and your lifestyle before investing in it. I also like to review books for kids on my blog from time to time. Books can be an AMAZING tool to spark conversations and growth.
I always recommend checking out books from the Arlington Heights Memorial Library (or through their Interlibrary Loan program) before buying. These are some of my favorite books but families and kids are all different! Make sure the book makes practical sense for you, your family, and your lifestyle before investing in it. I also like to review books for kids on my blog from time to time. Books can be an AMAZING tool to spark conversations and growth.
- The Gardener and the Carpenter: What the New Science of Child Development Tells Us About the Relationship Between Parents and Children by Alison Gopnik
- Parent Effectiveness Training by Dr. Thomas Gordon
- Siblings Without Rivalry by Adele Farber
- Freeing Your Child From Anxiety: Practical Strategies to Overcome Fears, Worries, and Phobias and be Prepared for Life - from Toddlers to Teens by Tamar E Chansky
- Peaceful Parent, Happy Siblings: How to Stop the Fighting and Raise Friends for Life by Dr. Laura Markham
- Mom's House, Dad's House: Making Two Homes for Your Child by Isolina Ricci (Note: This book is specific to divorce)
Favorite Websites and Blogs:
- Common Sense Media www.commonsensemedia.org/ - a great place to learn safety rating and background information about shows, movies, video games, apps, and more
- KidsHealth kidshealth.org/ - advice for parents on children's' health, behavior, and growth from birth through teen years (in English and Spanish)