-The series of books (“Touchpoints”) across
several age groups are readily available at the library, bookstores or
online. The emphasis is placed on the behavioral and emotional development
of children in the context of the family. This approach offers parents
insight into their child’s emerging abilities and limitations in order to
empower parents to effectively guide their child through predictable crises
(“Touchpoints”) and therefore support their child’s self-esteem and
readiness to engage in new challenges.
·
Caring for Your Young Baby and Child: Birth to Age 5
by Steven Shelov, MD
-Good, basic reference guide covering a broad
array of issues ranging from development to specific illness management
published by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
·
Caring for Your School-Age Child: ages 5 to 12
edited by Edward Schor, MD
-Good reference guide covering
developmental and physical health issues for this age group. Published by
the American Academy of Pediatrics
·
Raising Twins: From Pregnancy to Preschool
by Shelly Vaziri Flais, MD
-Practical guide for parents raising young
twins (or triplets) published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr.
Flais was in residency with Dr. Bornstein and has twins of her own.
http://pediatricianmomoftwins.blogspot.com/ is an online blog that she
runs as well.
·
Zero to Three (www.zerotothree.org)
-A national, non-profit organization
which
informs, trains and
supports professionals, policymakers and parents in their efforts to improve
the lives of infants and toddlers.
The website has information for parents on common concerns and developmental
issues within this age group.
·
Raising Your Spirited Child Rev Ed:
A Guide for Parents Whose Child Is More Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive,
Persistent, and Energetic (2006) by
Mary Sheedy Kurcinka
-This book is helpful for understanding the need for differing approaches to
parenting based on your child's temperamental style. There are explanations
to help distinguish what may be frustrating but otherwise normal child
behaviors from pathologic behaviors which may require more involvement.
There is also a very useful discussion of how introverted vs. extroverted
children handle stress that provides insight in how to help manage your
child in difficult situations. This book can be very helpful for the child
that is "exhausting" to parents.
