Great Books
These books are consistent with the democratic parenting style.
- Children the Challenge by Rudolph Dreikurs
- Delivered From Distraction by Dr Edward Hallowell, MD and John J Ratey, MD
- Driven to Distraction by Dr Edward Hallowell, MD and John J Ratey, MD
- Duct Tape Parenting by Vicki Hoefle
- Honey, I Wrecked the Kids by Alyson Schafer
- How to Talk so Kids Will Listen by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
- Life in the Family Zoo by John M Platt
- Parenting With Courage and Uncommon Sense by Linda Jessup and Emory Luce Baldwin
- Positive Discipline Series by Jane Nelsen
- Sex & Sensibility by Deborah Roffman
- Siblings Without Rivalry by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
- The Blessing of a Skinned Knee by Wendy Mogel
- The Blessing of a B Minus by Wendy Mogel
- The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness by Dr Edward Hallowell
- The Creative Force by Betty Lou Bettner and anything else by Betty Lou Bettner
- The Five Love Languages Series by Gary Chapman
- The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
- The R.A.T. Real World Aptitude Test by Homer H Moyer
- The Whole Brained Child by Daniel Siegel, MD
- Win the Whining War and Other Skirmishes by Cynthia Whitham
- Yes, Your Teen is Crazy by Michael Bradley
- Your One-Year-Old and books for other ages in the series by Louise Bates Ames and Frances L. Ilg
- If I Could Just Cook in My Car: A Busy Mom’s guide to Healthy Family Meals with Less Time, Stress and Money by Lisa Sanderson
- Lose That Mommy Guilt: Tales and Tips From an Imperfect Mom by Cara Maksimow
The Parent Encouragement Program (PEP) has additional books listed on their website www.pepparent.org.
Therapists and Coaches I like:
- Chuck Beardsley – LCSW
- Cara Maksimow – Therapist, Coach, Author: Lose the Mommy Guilt
- Diane Sottile, ADHD Coach
- Lisa Sanderson – Holistic Health Coach, Author: If I Could Just Cook In My Car
- Pascale Brady – Life Coach, The Challenge Coach
- Carolyn Mulligan – College Consultant, Insider’s Network to College
- Evelyn Cucchiara – The Toy Tamer: Playroom Organizing that Works!