Helpful Books & Links
Adopted Children
ADHD
by Peg Dawson, Richard Guare
TAKING CHARGE OF ADHD: THE COMPLETE, AUTHORITATIVE GUIDE FOR PARENTS (THIRD EDITION)

by Russell A. Barkley

A helpful review of how ADHD is diagnosed and treated as well as a description of commonly used medications
Autism
1001 GREAT IDEAS FOR TEACHING AND RAISING CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

by Veronica Zysk, Ellen Notbohm

Rethink Autism is a behavioral online platform for pediatricians and parents that provides excellent and useful information
Advice

*Note that the AAP considers rectal thermometer readings to be the most precise in children < age 3yrs. A digital thermometer that beeps when done is useful; otherwise a 20-60 sec reading is usually fast enough.
Acetaminophen (Tylenol) dosing table for Infants and Children
Tylenol now makes just one concentration of liquid for both infants and children. Use this table to help correctly dose your child's Tylenol. Do not give Tylenol to children under 3 months of age without first consulting your doctor.
Ibuprofen (Motrin) dosing table for Infants and Children

Ibuprofen dosing for your infant/child. Do not use ibuprofen before the age of 6 months.
Bedwetting & Toilet Training
Behavior and Parenting
Does Your Child Have Tantrums? Take A Look At This Helpful Link!

If your child has tantrums anywhere- in the supermarket, after waking from naps... you want help! Books are a good resource, but this interactive website can quickly help you understand your child's temperament and provide parenting tactics that work!
POSITIVE DISCIPLINE A-Z: 1001 SOLUTIONS TO EVERYDAY PARENTING PROBLEMS (POSITIVE DISCIPLINE LIBRARY)

by Jane Ed.D. Nelsen, Lynn Lott, H. Stephen Glenn

by Jane Ed.D. Nelsen, Cheryl Erwin, Roslyn Ann Duffy
1-2-3 MAGIC FOR KIDS: HELPING YOUR CHILDREN UNDERSTAND THE NEW RULES

by Thomas W. Phelan, Tracy M. Lewis
No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind

by Daniel J. Siegel, Tina Payne Bryson
Breastfeeding Support
Car Seat Recommendations
Development
The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind

by Daniel J. Siegel, Tina Payne Bryson
Divorce
Eating and Nutrition

A very informative New York Times article about sugar and how too much of it can adversely affect our health
FAT CHANCE: BEATING THE ODDS AGAINST SUGAR, PROCESSED FOOD, OBESITY, AND DISEASE

by Robert H. Lustig
Over 1/4 of our children here in the United States are obese! Our eating habits are literally killing us. Dr. Robert Lustig helps to explain obesity's causes and consequences. More importantly, he advises us on what we can do to help prevent obesity in ourselves and our children in this eye-epening book! Knowledge is power! Read this book today!
PRETEND SOUP AND OTHER REAL RECIPES: A COOKBOOK FOR PRESCHOOLERS AND UP

by Mollie Katzen, Ann L. Henderson

by Laura A. Jana, Jennifer Shu
Eating Disorders
Feeding Your Baby
THE BIG BOOK OF ORGANIC BABY FOOD: BABY PURÉES, FINGER FOODS, AND TODDLER MEALS FOR EVERY STAGE

by Stephanie Middleberg MS RD CDN
General Childcare

by American Academy Of Pediatrics
THE FIRST TWELVE MONTHS OF LIFE: YOUR BABY'S GROWTH MONTH BY MONTH

by Frank Caplan, Theresa Caplan
ON BECOMING BABY WISE: GIVING YOUR INFANT THE GIFT OF NIGHTTIME SLEEP
by Gary Ezzo, Robert Bucknam
BABY 411: CLEAR ANSWERS & SMART ADVICE FOR YOUR BABY'S FIRST YEAR, 6TH EDITION

by Ari Brown, Denise Fields
BEYOND BABY TALK: FROM SOUNDS TO SENTENCES, A PARENT'S COMPLETE GUIDE TO LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
by Kenn Phd Apel, Julie Phd Masterson
CRIBSHEET: A DATA-DRIVEN GUIDE TO BETTER, MORE RELAXED PARENTING FROM BIRTH TO PRESCHOOL

A data-driven guide to parenting choices by Emily Oster and edited by Dr. Adam Davis from SF Bay Pediatrics.
Grief and Loss
WHEN DINOSAURS DIE: A GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING DEATH (DINO LIFE GUIDES FOR FAMILIES)

by Laurie Krasny Brown

Recommended and adopted by parenting blogs, bereavement support groups, hospice centers, foster care and social service agencies, military library services, church groups, and educators, The Invisible String offers a very simple approach to overcoming loneliness, separation, or loss with an imaginative twist that children easily understand and embrace, and delivers a particularly compelling message in today's uncertain times.
4-8yr olds
Lead Prevention
Mental Health
HELPING YOUR ANXIOUS CHILD: A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE FOR PARENTS

by Ronald Rapee PhD, Ann Wignall D Psych, Susan Spence PhD, Heidi Lyneham PhD, Vanessa Cobham PhD

by Bridget Flynn Walker PHD, Micheal A. Tompkins PHD, ABPP
MY ANXIOUS MIND: A TEEN'S GUIDE TO MANAGING ANXIETY AND PANIC

by Michael A. Tompkins, Katherine A. Martinez
New Siblings
SIBLINGS WITHOUT RIVALRY: HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILDREN LIVE TOGETHER SO YOU CAN LIVE TOO
by Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish

Pregnancy

by Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg, Sandee Hathaway
Puberty & Adolescence
THE MIGRAINE BRAIN: YOUR BREAKTHROUGH GUIDE TO FEWER HEADACHES, BETTER HEALTH

by Carolyn Bernstein M.D., Elaine McArdle
Screentime
Breaking the Trance: A Practical Guide for Parenting the Screen-Dependent Child
by George T. Lynn, Cynthia C. Johnson
The Child, the Tablet and the Developing Mind

A New York Times article about the negative effects of screen use
Sensory Processing
THE OUT-OF-SYNC CHILD: RECOGNIZING AND COPING WITH SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER, REVISED EDITION

by Carol Stock Kranowitz
THE OUT-OF-SYNC CHILD HAS FUN, REVISED EDITION: ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS WITH SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER

by Carol Stock Kranowitz
Sleep
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU DREAD YOUR BED: A KID'S GUIDE TO OVERCOMING PROBLEMS WITH SLEEP

by Dawn Huebner and illustrated by Bonnie Matthews

by Jennifer Waldburger, Jill Spivack
Speech and Language
Vaccines
AUTISM'S FALSE PROPHETS: BAD SCIENCE, RISKY MEDICINE, AND THE SEARCH FOR A CURE

by Paul A. Offit MD
DO VACCINES CAUSE THAT?! A GUIDE FOR EVALUATING VACCINE SAFETY CONCERNS

by Martin Myers, Diego Pineda
Clear Answers & Smart Advice About Your Baby’s Shots

Clear Answers & Smart Advice About Your Baby’s Shots By Ari Brown, MD, FAAP
Reliable Sources of Immunization Information

Excellent websites, books, and phone numbers for parents with immunization questions.
Why It is Important To Vaccinate Our Children Completely and On Time!

An excellent article by the AAP further explaining why it is important to vaccinate our children completely and according to the recommended schedule in this country.
