Resources For Parents & Family
Click on the appropriate link befow for:
Basic Parenting Plan
Basic Parenting Plan Instructions
Introduction and Assessments for Parenting Plan
Parenting Coordination Defined
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers State Websites
Blended Families Reading List
Books for Parents
Ahrons, Constance. “The Good Divorce.” New York: HarperCollins Publishers, Inc., 1994.
Barnes, Bob. “Winning the Heart of Your Stepchild.” Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1992.
Bray, James H., and Kelly, John. “Step families.” New York: Random House, Inc., 1999.
Burns, Cherie. “Stepmotherhood.” New York: Times Books, Inc., 1985.
Chedekel, David S., and O’Connell, Karen. “The Blended Family Sourcebook: A Guide to Negotiating Change”. McGraw-Hill, 2002.
Deal, Ron. “Smart Stepfamily, The: The Seven Steps to a Healthy Family.” Bethany House Publishers, 2006.
Ford, Judy, and Chase, Anna. “Wonderful Ways to Be a Stepparent.” California: Conari Press, 1999.
Fox, Kathleen. ”Making the Best of Second Best.” South Dakota: FoxCraft, Inc., 1998.
Frisbie, David, and Frisbie, Lisa. “Happily Remarried: Making Decisions Together, Blending Families Successfully, Building a Love that Will Last”. Harvest House Publishers, 2005.
Gamache, Susan. “Building Your Stepfamily.” Vancouver: BC Council for Families, 1997.
Lutz, Erika. “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Stepparenting.” New York: Simon & Schuster Macmillan Company, 1998.
Marsolini, Maxine. “Blended Families: Creating Harmony as You Build a New Home Life”. Moody Publishers, 2000.
Marsolini, Maxine. “ Raising Children in Blended Families: Helpful Insights, Expert Opinions, and True Stories”. Kregel Publications, 2006.
Newman, George. “101 Ways to be a Long-Distance Super Dad …or Mom, Too!” Tucson: Blossom Valley Press, 2000.
Palmer, Nancy S., and William D. “The Family Puzzle.” Colorado: Pinon Press, 1996.
Parrot, Dr. Leslie, et al. “Saving Your Second Marriage Before It Starts”. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1995.
Penton, John, and Welsh, Shona. “Yours, Mine, and Hours: Relationship Skills for Blended Families”. BookSurge Publishing, 2007.
Shimberg, Elaine Fantle. “Blending Families.” New York: Berkley Publishing Group, 1999.
Twilley, Dwight. “Questions from Dad.” Boston: Charles E. Tuttle Company, Inc., 1994.
Visher, Emily B. and John S. “How to Win as a Stepfamily.” Pennsylvania: Burnner/Mazel, 1982.
Webber, Ruth. “Split Ends.” Melbourne: The Australian Council for Educational Research Ltd., 1996.
Wisdom, Susan, and Green, Jennifer. “Stepcoupling: Creating and Sustaining a Strong Marriage in Today’s Blended Family”. Three Rivers Press, 2002.
Books for Kids
Block, Joel D., Bartell, Susan S., and Frantz, Jennifer. “Stepliving for Teens: Getting Along With Stepparents, Parents, and Siblings (Plugged in)”. Price, Stern, Sloan, 2001.
Holyoke, Nancy. “HELP! A Girl’s Guide to Divorce and Stepfamilies.” Wisconsin: Pleasant Company Publications, 1999.
Monroe, Robin Prince, and Barnet, Nancy. “I Have a New Family Now: Understanding Blended Families”. Concordia Publishing House, 1998.
Simon, Norma, and Flavin, Teresa. “All Families are Special”. Albert Whitman and Company, 2003.
Divorce Reading List
Books for Parents
Adler, Allan, and Archambault, Christine. “Divorce Recovery: Healing the Hurt Through Self Help and Professional Support.” Washington, D.C.: The PIA Press, 1990.
Ahrons, Constance. “The Good Divorce: Keeping Your Family Together When Your Marriage Comes Apart.” New York: Harper Perennial, 1994.
Benedek, Elissa P. “How To Help Your Child Overcome Your Divorce.” Washington D.C.: American Psychiatric Press, 1995.
Beyer, Roberta, and Winchester, Kent. “Juggling Act: Handling Divorce Without Dropping the Ball: A Survival Kit for Parents and Kids”. Free Spirit Publishing, 2001.
Ford-Blackstone, Jann, and Jupe, Sharyl. “Ex-Etiquette for Parents: Good Behavior After a Divorce or Separation”. Chicago Review Press, 2004.
Garrity, Carla B., and Baris, Mitchell A. “Caught In The Middle: Protecting The Children of High- Conflict Divorce.” Ontario: Lexington Books, 1994.
Lansky, Vicki. “Vicki Lansky’s Divorce Book for Parents: Helping Your Children Cope with Divorce and Its Aftermath”. The Book Peddlers, 1996.
Levy, David L. “The Best Parent Is Both Parents: A Guide to Shared Parenting In the 21st Century.” Virginia: Hampton Roads Publishing Company, 1998.
Thomas, Shirley. “Parents Are Forever: A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming Successful Coparents After Divorce”. Springboard Publications, 2004.
Warshak, Richard A. “Divorce Poison: Protecting the Parent-Child Bond from a Vindictive Ex”. Harper Paperbacks, 2003.
Books for Children
Ackerman, Marc J. “Does Wednesday Mean Mom’s House or Dad’s? – Parenting Together While Living Apart.” New York: John Wiley And Sons, Inc, 1997.
Banks, Ann. “When Your Parents Get A Divorce: A Kid’s Journal.” New York: Puffin Books, 1990.
Biltzer Field, Mary, and Shore, Hennie. “My Life Is Turned Upside Down, But I Turned It Rightside Up.” Pennsylvania: the Center For Applied Psychology, 1994.
Brown, Laurie Krasny, and Brown, Marc. “Dinosaurs Divorce” Boston: Little, Brown, Young Readers, 1988.
Coleman, William L. “What Children Need to Know When Parents Get Divorced”. Bethany House Publishing, 1998.
Foster, Brooke Lea. “The Way They Were: Dealing with Your Parents’ Divorce After a Lifetime of Marriage.” Three Rivers Press, 2006.
Holyoke, Nancy, and Nash, Scott. “A Smart Girl’s Guide to Her Parents’ Divorce: How to Land on Your Feet When Your World Turns Upside Down”. American Girl Publishing, Inc., 2009.
Krementz, Jill. “How It Feels When Parents Divorce”. Knopf, 1988.
Lamotte, Elisabeth Joy. “Overcoming Your Parent’s Divorce: 5 Steps to a Happy Relationship”. New Horizon Press, 2008.
Lansky, Vickie, and Prince, Jane (Illustrator). “It’s Not Your Fault, Koko Bear: A Read-Together Book for Parents & Young Children During Divorce”. The Book Peddlers, 1997.
Ransom, Jeanie Franz, and Finney, Kathryn Kunz (Illustrator). “I Don’t Want to Talk About It”. Magination Press, 2000.
Schab, Lisa M. “My Dad Is Getting Married Again.” Pennsylvania: The Center For Applied Psychology, 1996.
Sindell, Max. “The Bright Side: Surviving Your Parents’ Divorce”. HCI, 2007.
Stern, Zoe, and Stern, Evan. “Divorce Is Not The End Of The World.” California: Tricycle Press, 1997.
Weigner, Brigitte, and Marks, Alan. “Good-Bye Daddy!” New York: North South Books, 1995.
General Parenting Reading List
Books for Parents
Dreikurs, Rudolf, with Soltz, Vicki. “ Children: The Challenge.” New York: Hawthorne Books, 1964
Faber, Adele, and Mazlish, Elaine. “Liberated Parents – Liberated Children.” New York: Avon Books, 1974
*Faber, Adele, and Mazlish, Elaine. “How To Talk So your Kids Will Listen & Listen So Your Kids Will Talk.” New York: Avon Books, 1982
Harrison, Michelle. “The Preteen’s First Book About Love, Sex, and AIDS.” Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press, 1995
Kvols, Kathryn J. “Redirecting Children’s Behavior.” Gainesville, FL: INCAF Publications, 1979
Leman, Dr. Kevin. “Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours.” New York: Dell Publishing, 1984
*Orvin, George H. “Understanding The Adolescent.” Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Press, 1995
Peters, Ruth A. “Who’s In Charge? A Positive Parenting Approach To Disciplining Children.” Clearwater, FL: Lindsay Press, 1990
*Pipher, Mary. “The Shelter of Each Other: Rebuilding Our Families.” New York : Ballantine Books, 1996
Pipher, Mary. “Reviving Ophelia: Saving The Selves of Adolescent Girls.” New York : Ballantine Books, 1994
Sadker, David, and Mary. “Failing At Fairness: How Our Schools Cheat Girls.” New York: Touchstone Publishing, 1994
Silverstein, Olga, and Rashburn, Beth. “The Courage To Raise Good Men.” New York: Penguin Books, 1994
Wyckoff, Jerry and Unell, Barbara C. “Discipline Without Shouting or Spanking.” New York: Meadowbrook Books, 1984
Books For Children
Graham, Philip, and Hughes, Carol. “So Young, So Sad, So Listen.” London: West London health Promotion Agency, 1995
Moser, Adolph. “Don’t Pop Your Cork On Mondays!” Kansas City, MS: Landmark Editions, Inc., 1996
Moser, Adolph. “Don’t Feed The Monster on Tuesdays!” Kansas City, MS: Landmark Editions, Inc., 1996
Moser, Adolph. “Don’t Rant and Rave On Wednesdays!” Kansas City, MS: Landmark Editions, Inc., 1996
Moser, Adolph. “Don’t Despair on Thursdays!” Kansas City, MS: Landmark Editions, Inc., 1996
Don’t Tell a Whopper on Fridays!: The Children’s Truth-Control Book
by Adolph Moser, David Melton (Illustrator)
Don’t Fall Apart on Saturdays! : The Children’s Divorce-Survival Book
Don’t Be a Menace on Sunday: The Children’s Anti-Violence Book — by Adolph Moser, David Melton
Waddel, Martin, and Firch, Barbara. “Can’t You Sleep Little Bear?” Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press, 1988
Attention Deficit Disorder Reading List
Books for Parents
Crist, James J. “ADHD: A Teenager’s Guide.” Pennsylvania: The Center For Applied Psychology, 1996.
Hallowell, Edward M. and Ratey, John J. “Driven to Distraction.” New York: Touchstone, 1994
Ingersoll, Barbara. “Your Hyperactive Child: A Parents Guide to Coping with Attention Deficit Disorder.” New York: DoubleDay, 1988.
Weiss, Lynn. “Give Your ADD Teen A Chance.” Colorado: Pinon Press, 1996
Zeigler Dendy, Chris A. “Teenagers with ADD: A Parent’s Guide.” Maryland: Woodbine House, 1995
Books for Children
Gehret, Jeanne. “Eagle Eyes : A Child’s Guide To Paying Attention.” New York: Verbal Images Press, 1991
Shapiro, Lawrence. “Sometimes I Drive My Mom Crazy, But I Know She’s Crazy About Me.” Pennsylvania: The Center for Applied Psychology, 1993
Quinn, Patricia, and Stern, Judith. “Putting On The Brakes.” New York: A Magination Press, 1991
Loss/ Death Reading List
Books For Children
Buscaglia, Leo. “The Fall Of Freddie the Leaf: A Story of Life for All Ages.” New York: Slack, Inc., 1982
Grollman, Earl A. “Talking About Death: A Dialogue between Parent and Child.” Boston, MA: Beacon Press, 1990
Simon, Norma. “The Saddest Time.” Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman, and Company, 1986
Van Den Berg, Marinus. “The Three Birds.” New York: Magination Press, 1994
Self Esteem Reading List
Books for Children
Bakur Weiner, Marcella. “I Want Your Moo.” New York: Magination Press, 1995
Kaufman, Gershen, and Raphael, Lev. “Stick Up For Yourself!” Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing, 1990
Pincus, Debbie. “Interactions” Carthage, IL: Good Apple Inc, 1988
Shapiro, Lawrence. “ The Building Blocks of Self Esteem Activity Book.” Pennsylvania: The Center for Applied Psychology, 1995
Webster – Doyle, Terrance. “Why is Everybody Always Picking On Me? A Guide To Handling Bullies.” Middlebury, VT: 1991
