Adult Reads
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Food: A Love Story
By Jim Gaffigan
Funnyman Jim Gaffigan is back to remind us that parenting is not all about being serious with his love letter to all things edible – with the exception of green veggies.
From confessing to snarfing goodies in the car so that he won’t have to share with his kids, to sharing a story of himself as a youngster and his inability to understand his father’s obsession with steak and grilling, Gaffigan provides a winner-winner-chicken-dinner that is perfect listening fare for the whole family on a long car trip.
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The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Younger Girls
By Valorie Schaefer
This modern classic is an easy handout to the 8 and up set, from the publishers of the American Girls series, this book is filled with answers to questions about body changes, skin care and choosing that first bra.
Because of its popularity, there’s also an equally excellent Body Book 2, aimed at ages 10+.
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Parenting the Whole Child
By Scott Shannon
Many child behavior problems can be traced to inadequate nutrition, unaddressed traumas and learning problems, says child psychiatrist Scott Shannon, who has written extensively for professionals.
This book is written for parents and caregivers, and is a great starting point for those looking for an action plan to help deal with common issues that arise in many parenting situations.
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The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind
By Daniel Siegel
With easy to understand language, neuropsychiatrist Siegel explains how a child’s brain develops (yes, there’s a reason why 2-year-olds have annoying tantrums) and how best to work with children by applying twelve strategies that will give you the tools to help your child grow into a well-adjusted young adult.
