Selected Parenting Resources at Boxford Town Library System

Books labeled “Parenting” are in the children’s room. Books with only a call number may be found on the shelves in the adult area. All items can be borrowed from either library. See Children’s Librarian for assistance.

Main Library

The No-Cry Discipline Solution by Elizabeth Pantley  (649.64 Pan Parenting)

The Balanced Mom: Raising Your Kids Without Losing Yourself by Bria Simpson 

(306.87 Sim)

How To Negotiate With Kids (Even When You Think You Shouldn’t) by Scott Brown  (306.874 Brown)

Parenting An Only Child by Susan Newnari  (649 New Parenting)

Playful Parenting by Lawrence Cohen  (649 Coh)

The Over-Scheduled Child by Alvin Rosenfeld  (649.1 Ros Parenting)

Father Courage: What Happens When Men Put Family First by Suzanne Levine 

(306.876 Lev Parenting)

Consuming Kids: The Hostile Takeover of Childhood by Susan Linn  (658.8 Lin Parenting)

Raise Your Child’s Social I.Q. by Cathi Cohen  (649 Coh Parenting)

How To Behave So Your Children Will Too! by Sal Severe  (649.1 Sev)

Oppenheim Toy Portfolio: The Best Toys, Books, Videos, Music, & Software for Kids  (790.1 Opp)

Great Big Book of Children’s Games by Debra Wise 

(J 790.1 Wis (kids’ nonfiction))

West Branch Library

Parenting the Strong Willed Child: The Clinically Proven Five Week Program for Parents of Two- to Six-Year Olds by Rex Forehand  (649.64 For Parenting)
The Gift of ADHD: How to Transform Your Child’s Gifts Into Strengths by Lara Honos-Webb (649.154 Hon)

Family First: Your Step-by-Step Plan For Creating a Phenomenal Family by Dr. Phil McGraw (649.1 McG)

A Lithgow Palooza! 101 Ways to Entertain and Inspire Your Kids by John Lithgow (793 Lithgow)

The American Library Association has some great links and resources for parents at: www.ala.org/parents/

Thinking about homeschooling? Visit www.FRC.info, the web site of the state’s Family  Resource Center!

Not sure how scary a movie is? Check out www.moviemom.com for the real low-down  on current films!

Looking for printable crafts and activities for preschoolers? Try www.everythingpreschool.com !

JK 2007