Parenting Books, Videos, and CDs
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| 1-2-3 Magic |  Previously available as a booklet in conjunction with a workshop and as a video, clinical psychologist Phelan's simple, effective child-management program has now been issued as a trade paperback. The gist of the plan is to enable parents to discipline children, ages 2 to 12, by instituting a system of counting and time-outs, delivered straightforwardly and unemotionally. How the regimen is used to stop undesirable behavior, stimulate desirable conduct, and cope with children's testing is conveyed in Phelan's candid style, filled with common sense, concrete examples, and lots of reassuring humor. Time-and parent-tested, the methods are applied in identifiable situations (pouting, bedtime, dressing) as well in the all-too familiar incidences of children testing and manipulating their elders. Best of all, the method enables parents to control their kids without yelling . . . or worse. In addition, Phelan covers homework, active listening, self-esteem, behavior in public, and the use of his method in schools. An excellent, workable, and supportive resource for parents and educators.
Available through www.amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and can be requested at the Worcester Public Library through the Regional Library System. Click for details Available at the Worcester Public Library: YES |
| A Baby's World |  This is a three-part series. In A Whole New World, sensory motor development from birth to 1 year is described. In The Language of Being, language acquisition, the use of tools and hand-eye coordination is described. In Reason and Relationships, focusing on ages 2 - 3, the development of thinking, how babies relate to people, form attachments, and develop a sense of self are illustrated. The video does not offer practical advice or information about basic infant care or toddler discipline.
Available through www.amazon.com and can be requested at the Worcester Public Library through the Regional Library System. - Available at the Worcester Public Library: YES |
| Baby Basics |  This comprehensive video provides useful information on feeding, crying, sleeping, health and safety and postpartum care. It is designed for first time parents.
It is available at the Worcester Public Library or from www.vida-health.com. - Available at the Worcester Public Library: YES |
| Bonding With Your Baby |  This video shows four families, African American and Caucasian, married and single, at home with their new babies. The video does not provide explicit advice, but rather uses "parents as experts" to discuss how they bond with their babies.
The video is available through the regional Library System or at www.activeparenting.com. - Available at the Worcester Public Library: YES |
| Breastfeeding: The Art of Mothering | This video reviews the basics of how and why to breastfeed. It describes the benefits of breastfeeding, including nutrition and bonding. It also covers topics such as weaning, the working mother, and the role of the father.
It is available at the Worcester Public Library through the Regional Library System or at www.amazon.com. Click for details Available at the Worcester Public Library: YES |
| Discoveries of Infancy: Cognitive Development and Learning | This video shows how infants and toddlers concentrate and solve problems. It shows the kinds of discoveries that infants and toddlers make as they play with objects and interact with people. To demonstrate how later learning builds on earlier learning, children of different ages are shown using the same toy in different ways.
It is available through the Regional Library System or the California department of education at www.cde.ca.gov/re/pn/rc/infant-toddler.asp - Available at the Worcester Public Library: YES |
| Flexible, Fearful, or Feisty: The Different Temperaments of Infants and Toddlers |  This video was designed for childcare providers but is useful for parents as well. This video explains that children behave differently from one another beginning at birth. The various temperamental traits that researchers have identified are described. The video provides advice on best ways to interact with children displaying different traits.
Available through www.amazon.com or may be requested at the Worcester Public Library through the Regional Library System. - Available at the Worcester Public Library: YES |
| Getting Your Child from No to Yes without Nagging, Bribing, or Threatening |  Offers practical, peaceful ways to get children to follow directions with a power struggle. Parents will find simple, ease to use strategies to motivate their children to cooperate in dozens of everyday situations.
Available on www.amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. Click for details Available at the Worcester Public Library: NO |
| Hello Parents |  This video does not offer practical advice. Instead it shows first-time parents discuss the difficulties in adjusting to their new role. They describe their doubts and concerns about parenting as well as the physical and emotional exhaustion they face. "The narrator says that learning to be a parent takes time and that parenting awakens what is best about oneself."
It is available at www.vida-health.com and at the Worcester Public Library through the Regional Library System. - Available at the Worcester Public Library: YES |
| Hey, What About Me? |  In this video, older siblings discuss their feelings about how the new baby changes their lives. They describe their anger, frustration, and love. The film presents the negatives and positives of being a big brother or sister. This is available through www.amazon.com or at the Worcester Public Library through the Regional Library System. Click for details Available at the Worcester Public Library: YES |
| Home Before You Know It |  This video is designed for expectant parents. It offers practical advice for the hospital experience and the first weeks after birth. It reviews infant crying and comforting strategies. It is available from www.vida-health.com and through the Regional Library System at the Worcester Public Library. - Available at the Worcester Public Library: YES |
| I Am Your Child |  This collection of videos can be purchased individually or in a boxed set. In The First Years Last Forever, the role that parents play in enhancing brain growth through interactions with their children is described. Parents are encouraged to observe their child's behavior and respond appropriately. The practical tips and suggestions are easy to implement. No special toys or products are necessary. Available at the Worcester Public Library or through www.iamyourchild.org. - Available at the Worcester Public Library: YES |
| Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Going to the Doctor |  This video is for children. It explains what to expect at the doctor's office. The equipment used in a routine exam is explained by the pediatrician as she performs a check up on a three year old girl. The video acknowledges that shots hurt briefly but the hurt goes away. The overall message is that a visit to the doctor is not so bad. It is available at www.fci.org or at the Worcester Public Library through the Regional Library System - Available at the Worcester Public Library: YES |
| Oh, Baby! Those Baby Blues |  This is a two-tape set. Those Baby Blues helps parents prepare for sibling feelingsa toward the new baby. Parents are encouraged to acknowledge all of the feelings - both positive and negative - that are aroused with the arrival of a new baby. Oh, Baby, designed for children, features Gus the English Bulldog, who sets out to show his friends just how awful new babies can be, then discovers that babies can be fun. This set is available at the Worcester Public Library and at www.childdevelopmentmedia.com - Available at the Worcester Public Library: YES |
| Parenting with Dignity |  Parenting with Dignity teaches parents how to instill a sense of responsible decision making in their kids. A positive approach to parenting that is simple, easily understood, applicable in any situation, and incredibly intuitive Click for details Available at the Worcester Public Library: NO |
| Read To Me! Sharing Books With Young Children | This video highlights the importance of reading to young children. Reading is linked to school success. Four guidelines for reading aloud are presented:
Help children get involved in the book by commenting, questioning, and exploring. It is available at www.edpro.com or through the Regional Library System. Click for details Available at the Worcester Public Library: YES |
| See How They Move | This video describes the natural progression of gross motor development. The program stresses that each child develops at his or her own pace. It is available through the regional library system or at www.rie.org. http:/www.rie.org Available at the Worcester Public Library: YES |
| Ten Things Every Child Needs |  This video outlines 10 elements that enhance brain growth in very young children.
Parents are encouraged to recognize their infants' ability to respond to their environment. - Available at the Worcester Public Library: NO |
| The Gift of Baby Massage |  This video explains why infant massage is good for both babies and parents. Instruction in massage techniques is provided. The importance of the parent-child bond is emphasized, including not only touch, but verbal communication as well. It is available a www.amazon.com and through the Regional Library System. Click for details Available at the Worcester Public Library: YES |
| The Terrific Twos | Bernice Weisbourd and T. Berry Brazelton explain that toddlers are learning to do things for themselves and give advice about how parents can support their growth toward independence. Parents' feelings of frustration are acknowledged. They are not criticized for getting angry at toddler behavior. This is available at the Worcester Public Library through the Regional Library System - Available at the Worcester Public Library: YES |
| Touchpoints with Dr. T. Berry Brazelton |  Dr. Brazelton, one of the best-known pediatricians, describes challenges that arise when spurts in development bring a new sense of independence in young children. He refers to these times as touchpoints, when parents must decide how to support the child's development. In the first video, Pregnancy, Birth, and the First Weeks of Life, Dr. Brazelton explains how to interpret infant behavior. The second video, The First Month through the First Year, reviews the growth of independence in young children. Dr. Brazelton demonstrates how to comfort a fussy baby. The third video, One Year through Toddlerhood, focuses on limit setting with young children as well as ways to encourage toilet learning. Available at the Worcester Public Library and www.amazon.com. Click for details Available at the Worcester Public Library: YES |
| Your Baby: A Video Guide to Care and Understanding with Penelope Leach |  Penelope Leach is considered the British counterpart of Dr. Brazelton. This video offers practical advice about everyday baby care. Dr. Leach also provides information about early motor and social development. Available at the Worcester Public Library. Also available there are many additional book resources by this noted pediatrician. - Available at the Worcester Public Library: YES |
| Your Newborn Baby | This video covers a variety of topics relevant for new parents. Choosing a physician, selecting items for the baby's room, car seats, and clothing or your child are discussed. The video also provides information and demonstrations of routine baby care (feeding, bathing, sleeping etc.). On segment is devoted to a pediatrician examining a two-week old baby who answers questions about the baby's senses, umbilical cord, etc. as well as when to call the pediatrician. It available from www.amazon.com or the Worcester Public Library. Click for details Available at the Worcester Public Library: YES |
| Your Two Year Old Child: Terrible or Tender | Click for details Available at the Worcester Public Library: YES |
