Reading Resources for the Parent PDF Print E-mail

The following reading material has been selected to assist parents in the care of children. This collection is provided for educational use only and is not intended to be a substitute for consultation with a physician concerning the issues presented. The reading lists under each topic are not all-inclusive. Although the materials have been selected by the College, the College does not necessarily endorse the content, the author or the publisher.

 

 

Book to read to your young child

I Love You Too Much to Let You Act Like a Brat, written by College member, Dr. Alma Golden.This book is adorable and includes fun illustrations by Sarah Hall. It is available for purchase from the College for $10 (includes shipping within U.S.). Please contact the office at 888-376-1877.

 

 

Care of the Newborn

Complete Book of Baby & Child Care by Focus on the Family

 

The Nursing Mother's Companion by Kathleen Huggins

 

 

 

General Parenting

The New Dare to Discipline by James Dobson, PhD

 

The New Strong-Willed Child by James Dobson, PhD

 

Six - Point Plan for Raising Happy Healthy Children by John Rosemond

 

A Family of Value by John Rosemond

 

Have a New Kid by Friday by Kevin Leman

 

20 Rules and Tools for a Great Family by Steve Stephens

 

Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp

 

The Heart of Anger by Lou Priolo

 

Teach Them Diligently by Lou Priolo

 

How to Really Love Your Child by Ross Campbell, M.D.

 

Led by Love by Robert G. Collins, MD

 


Immunizations

Factcines by College member, Susan S. Weisberg, MD

 

 

 

Internet Filter Programs for Home Computers

SAFE EYES 5.0 Internet filter

 

BSAFE Internet filter

 

 

Nurturing Your Marriage

Hidden Keys to a Loving, Lasting Marriage by Gary and Norma Smalley

 

 

Nutrition

The No-Gimmick Guide to Raising Fit Kids: The Parents' Plan for Overcoming Childhood Obesity by Robert S. Andersen, MD

 

 

Parenting Adolescents

Have a New Kid by Friday by Kevin Leman


So You're about to Be a Teenager by Dennis & Barbara Rainey


Questions Kids Ask about Sex by Medical Institute for Sexual Health


Passport 2 Purity (CD & Workbook Series) by Dennis & Barbara Rainey



Sexuality/Gender Issues

Questions Kids Ask about Sex by Medical Institute for Sexual Health

 

NEW! Girls Uncovered: New Research on the effects of America's Sexual Culture on Young Women by the Medical Institute for Sexual Health


Passport 2 Purity (CD & Workbook Series) by Dennis & Barbara Rainey


A Parent’s Guide to Preventing Homosexuality, by Joseph Nicolosi, PhD


Growth into Manhood by Alana Medinger

 

Hooked by Joe S. McIlhaney, Jr., M.D. and Freda McKissic Bush, M.D.

 

Sex - Q&A - Kids' Questions - Parents' Answers, booklet produced by the National Physicians Center

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Recent Releases

NARTH - Makes STATEMENT on SEXUAL ORIENTATION CHANGE
NARTH (National Association for Research & Theraphy of Homosexuality) released a statement co-authored by the College's Pediatric Psychosocial Development committee member, Dean Byrd, Ph.D.
 
KIAWAH MEETING JULY 2012
Join other members of the College at the July  9-12 national meeting on beautiful Kiawah Island, SC
 
LETTER TO SHAWANO SCHOOL DISTRICT

The College offers advice to the Shawano School District in Wisconsin in an effort to assist the school district in evaluating an op-ed composition by one of their students. Liberty Counsel issued a press release on this issue highlighting the College's letter.