Books Like “It Takes A Village”

Emotionally intelligent parenting

Maurice J. Elias, Steven E. Tobias, Brian S. Friedlander, Maurice J. Phd Elias, Steven E. Psyd Tobias, Brian S. Phd Friedlander, Maueice J. Elias, Brian S., Ph.D. Friedlander, Various

1998

Daniel Goleman's bestseller Emotional Intelligence opened a new way of thinking about the skills necessary for meeting life's challenges. Expanding on the insights brought to light by the same research project, this book presents parents with many practical, realistic ways to help children develop the qualities of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, control of impulsive behaviour, co-operative work habits, care for themselves, and sympathy for others.

Whole Child, Whole Parent

Polly B. Berends, Polly Berrien Berends

1975

Fostering spiritual growth through practical discipline, Berends relates the central concepts of happiness, honesty, freedom, love, and unity to the everyday concerns of parenting.

How to talk so kids will listen & listen so kids will talk

Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish

1980

'A BRILLIANT BOOK' - PHILIPPA PERRY, AUTHOR OF THE BOOK YOU WISH YOUR PARENTS HAD READ ***THE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER***

Dr. Spock's baby and child care

Benjamin Spock, Michael B. Rothenberg M.D.

1985

Generations of parents have relied on Dr Spock's bestselling guide to childcare. The text tackles all the commonplace issues that affect parents such as potty training, sleep problems, first aid and breast-feeding.

What to expect the first year

Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg, Sandee E. Hathaway

1989

Now fully revised and updated, this comprehensive and practical month-by-month guide clearly explains everything parents need to know - or might be worrying about - in the first year with a new baby. Featuring special sections on older siblings, travelling with a baby, adopted babies, and specific problems, as well as a first aid guide and charts on monthly growth and development, feeding and sleeping habits, this is the only book on infant care to address both the physical and the emotional needs of the whole family. Covering the most up-to-date knowledge, both medical and developmental, WHAT TO EXPECT THE 1st YEAR is, above all, down-to-earth and reassuring - and an invaluable aid for all parents of new babies.