Family Rx

I found a wonderful program that helps you increase your reading speed. Within 3 wks I had increased my reading speed by 55%. This is not about skimming; the system tests you on your comprehension. Click on the icon below to find out more about this great program.

The 10 Greatest Gifts project is dedicated to taking the struggle out of parenting and putting the joy back in. The goal is to help families create their own unique family vision along with a workable, proactive plan to nurture and fulfill that vision.

 

Book: Growing a Girl: Seven Strategies for Raising a Strong, Spirited Daughter: A guide to parenting girls from birth to age twelve
by Dr. Barbara Mackoff   

Seven strategies for raising a strong, spirited daughter. Learn how to celebrate your daughter's feminine side along with supporting and cheering her math skills and climbing trees. Learn "what to do about Barbie dolls and traditional fairy tales ---without spoiling your daughter's fun"

 

Book: Parenting at the Speed of Teens: Positive Tips on Everyday Issues
Produced by the Search Institute
With this book you can do more than just solve problems; you can help your teens build “developmental assets” –qualities, values, and skills that research shows all young people need to succeed.

Book: Parenting From the Inside Out: How a deeper self-understanding can helpyou raise children who thrive.
by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., and Mary Hartzell, M.Ed.   

This is a very deep read. I could only read sections at at a time to really grasp the concepts and bring them into my own thinking. I learned tons about myself and how to parent better. If you have a parenting style you are not happy with, this book can help you work through it.