Books for Parents of Children from 6 months to 18 months: Character Development and Values
 
How Much Is Enough?: Everything You Need to Know to Steer Clear of Overindulgence and Raise Likeable, Responsible, and Respectful Children by Jean Illsley, Ph.D. Clarke, Connie, Ph.D. Dawson, David, Ph.D. Bredehoft
ISBN 1569244375
This site highly recommends this book. In it the authors offer their findings from research on adults who were overindulged as children and who today don’t know what is not enough, enough, or too much. The authors clarify the definition of overindulgence, and break it into 3 kinds: over-nurturing, giving too much, and too little structure. Advice, stories and strategies help the parent avoid overindulgence or repair the damage caused by overindulgence.
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Just Because I Am: A Child's Book of Affirmation by Lauren Murphy Payne, M.S.W. and Claudia Rohling, M.S.W.
ISBN 0915793601
A good introduction to affirmations for preschool and younger school aged children. The affirmations focus on self-esteem, positive body image and regard for their "inner-beauty", as well as their ability to express their needs to others.
 
A Leader's Guide to Just Because I Am: A Child's Book of Affirmation by Lauren Murphy Payne, M.S.W. and Claudia Rohling, M.S.W.
ISBN 091579361X
A practical guide for the parent who suspects or has just discovered their child has a learing disablility. Definitions of learning disabilities and disorders, types of evaluations, and navigating educational programs and services (including IEPs) help parents be advocates for their child.
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