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Parenting
 
Kids Are Worth It
KIDS ARE WORTH IT!   
Barbara Coloroso, Somerville Publishing, 1995 ISBN: 1-895897-57-2
This book is filled with practical advice, tips and solutions for parents to identify their own parenting style and develop inner discipline for your child without losing your cool in the process. Purchase
The Indigo Children
THE INDIGO CHILDREN   
Lee Carroll & Jan Tober, Hay House, 1999 ISBN: 1-56170-608-6
Tober and Carroll explore the question of whether today's children are smarter and unusually bright for their age. They do not respond to the use of guilt or shame to change their behaviour. These are the kids that many are calling "old souls". Helpful advise for parents, teachers or anyone working with children. Purchase
Reviving Ophelia
REVIVING OPHELIA, SAVING THE SELVES OF ADOLESCENT GIRLS    Mary Pipher, PhD., Ballantine Books, 1994 ISBN: 0-345-392282-5
This book should be required reading for all parents of teenage girls. It addresses some of the major differences between parents, especially mothers and their teenage daughters. Purchase
The Highly Sensitive Person
THE HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSON   
Elaine Eron, PhD., Broadway Books, 1996 ISBN: 0-553-06218-2
For all those people who feel the impact of the stress of everyday living and feel drained by the experience. Learn ways to identify your sensitivities, how it may affect work and personal relationships, and tips on how to deal with over-arousal. Purchase
Emotional Intelligence
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE   
Daniel Goleman, Bantam Books, 1995 ISBN: 0-553-09503-X
This book offers wonderful research and direction for improving the quality of life. Goleman highlights the importance of elf awareness, impulse control, persistence, zeal, self-motivation and empathy as key ingredients to a happy and satisfying life. This is a wonderful resource for anyone who is looking for personal growth or help in fostering the growth of another person regardless of age. Purchase