OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL -- PARENT LIBRARY
We have an extensive list of materials on a wide variety of topics available for parents to borrow. If you wish to have a look at our Parent Library, please ask for a visitor's badge at the office, then come to the school library. The teacher-librarian will be happy to show you where the parent materials are kept.
BOOKS
PARENTING
KIDSTRESS by Georgia Witkins, Ph. Outlines the symptoms of stress in children, and offers effective strategies parents can teach their kids for school, family, peers, the world.
BRINGING UP PARENTS by Alex J. Packer, Ph.D. The Teenagers handbook. Discusses ways that teenagers can improve their relationship with their parents and help each other develop mutual trust and respect. Humorous.
DON’T GIVE IN, GIVE CHOICES by Pat Holt and Grace Ketterman, M.D. Offers simple, practical advice. Specialized chapters deal with various stages of childhood.
BACKTALK-4 STEPS TO ENDING RUDE BEHAVIOUR IN YOUR KIDS by Audrey Ricker, Ph.D., and Carolyn Crowder,Ph.D.
TEACHING YOUR CHILDREN RESPONSIBILITY by Linda & Richard Eyre
101 WAYS TO DEAL WITH BULLYING by Michele Elliott.
1-2-3 MAGIC-EFFECTIVE DISCIPLINE FOR CHILDREN 2-12 by Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D.
QUESTIONS PARENTS ASK by Louise Bates Ames, Ph.D. Solutions to the most common parenting problems
YOUR SIX YEAR OLD - LOVING AND DEFIANT by Louise Bates Ames & Frances L. Ilg This book presents the characteristics of a six-year old and answers many questions relating to this age.
GROWING UP LEARNING by Walter B. Barbe The key to your child's potential, how to help them capitalize on their learning strengths to master new skills and concepts all their lives. Offers teaching suggestions and activities to match the child's learning strengths.
HOW TO TEACH CHILDREN RESPONSIBILITY by Harris Clemes, Ph.D. & Reynold Bean, Ed.M. Teaching children to be responsible results in teaching them how to control their own lives in positive ways.
THE MORAL CHILD: Nurturing children's natural moral growth by William Damon This book shows how children can develop lasting, meaningful values and a sense of responsibility in their lives now and in the future.
HOW TO DISCIPLINE WITH LOVE (From Crib to College) by Dr. Fitzhugh Dodson Practical, flexible strategies for teaching children desirable behaviour.
CHILDREN: THE CHALLENGE by Rudolf Dreikurs, M.D. The classic work on improving parent-child relations making them wise to their ways and capable of guiding without letting them run wild or stifling them.
HOW TO TALK SO KIDS WILL LISTEN & LISTEN SO KIDS WILL TALK by Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish A supportive, friendly and effective method to listen and understand children's concerns, to have co-operation in the family without nagging, to help parent and child deal with feelings, find alternatives to punishment and help the child attain a positive self-image.
SIBLINGS WITHOUT RIVALRY by Adele Farber & Elaine Mazlish How to help your children live together so you can live too!
MORE EVERDAY PARENTING by Robin Goldstein Discusses growing independence, school life, sibling rivalry, tough issues, competition.
PREDICTIVE PARENTING: WHAT TO SAY WHEN YOU TALK TO YOUR KIDS by Shad Helmstetter Breakthrough techniques for creating powerful, lasting positive influences on children
THE MAGIC OF ENCOURAGEMENT: NURTURING YOUR CHILD'S SELF-ESTEEM by Stephanie Marston Tools to cope with frustrating behaviour and strategies for enhancing self-esteem.
THE BATTERED PARENT AND HOW NOT TO BE ONE by James O. Palmer, Ph.D. Ways to avoid the predictable crises of child-raising and start enjoying your kids again.
QUALITY PARENTING by Linda Albert & Michael Popkin How to transform the very-day moments we spend with our children into special meaningful time.
TALK WITH YOUR CHILD: USING CONVERSATION TO ENHANCE LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT by Harvey S. Wiener A program for creating a home environment that will nurture your child's language development.
WHEN YOUR CHILD GROWS UP TOO FAST by Alan Yellin, Ph.D. & Penelope Grenoble, Ph.D. Helps parents recognize and effectively deal with pressures and the repercussions that can affect a child’s life.
TELL ME IT'S ONLY A PHASE! A Guide for Parents of Teenagers by Dr. Saul Levine A collection of candid letters and informative replies concerning every aspect of adolescent life.
ALL ABOUT ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER by Thomas W. Phelan Information on symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of ADD. Also comes in a Two Part Video Series.
LIVING WITH YOUR TEENAGER by Marlene Brusko
THE WONDER OF BOYS by Michael Gurian A practical and insightful guide to raising boys into strong, responsible, and sensitive men.
SCATTERED MINDS by Gabor Mate, MD A different perspective on ADD, suggesting that environmental factors play a larger role than previously thought. Practical and easy to read. The author himself has ADD, so the book offers an insiders viewpoint.
A FINE YOUNG MAN by Michael Gurian A book on raising boys in today’s world. A companion book to The Wonder of Boys. Concentrates more on the teen years.
THE BULLY, THE BULLIED AND THE BYSTANDER by Barbara Colorossa
EDUCATION SKILLS
HELP YOUR CHILD WITH READING: For Parents of Children Aged 0-12, edited by Wendy Body Help you help your child to read, ages 1-12.
HASSLE-FREE HOMEWORK by Faith Clark, Ph.D., & Cecil Clark, Ph.D. A six-week plan for parents and children to take the pain out of homework.
RX FOR READING: HOW THE SCHOOLS TEACH YOUR CHILD TO READ AND HOW YOU CAN HELP by Barbara J. Fox, Ph.D. A guide to help and enhance the reading skills your child is learning in school.
MIND AND THE MEDIA, THE EFFECTS OF TELEVISION, VIDEO GAMES & COMPUTERS by Patricia Marks Greenfield How various media can be used to promote social growth and thinking skills.
PARENT, TEACHER, CHILD: WORKING TOGETHER IN CHILDREN'S LEARNING by Alex Griffiths & Dorothy Hamilton A handbook for the teacher interested in involving parents.
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF READING & SPELLING DISABILITIES by A. F. Jorm Looks at each type of learning disability in detail and provides a useful approach to seemingly intractable problems.
HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD SUCCEED IN SCHOOL by William Stainback, Ed.D. & Susan Stainback, Ed.D. Clear, concise language how to help your children live up to their full potential in school.
THE NEW READ-ALOUD HANDBOOK by Jim Trelease
How you can raise a reader and bring your family closer at the same time.
HELPING YOUR CHILD LEARN TO READ, A PARENT’S GUIDE- A pamphlet from the Ministry of Education.
READ TO ME, RAISING KIDS WHO LOVE TO READ by Bernice E. Cullinan (includes a list of read a loud books for preschooler to preteens.
365 WAYS TO HELP YOUR CHILD LEARN AND ACHIEVE by Cheri Fuller
365 WAYS TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM by Cheri Fuller
NUTRITION, HEALTH and SAFETY
I’M HUNGRY! -- Your Guide to Nutritious and Tasty Food for Young Children by Eleanor Brownridge A good reference guide which addresses parents’ most frequently asked questions and includes tasty recipes.
THE WONDERFUL WAY THAT BABIES ARE MADE by Larry Christenson
The miracle of human reproduction from a Christian perspective. A book written to "grow" with your child.
WHEN CANCER COMES - MOBILIZING PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SPIRITUAL RESOURCES TO COMBAT ONE OF LIFE'S MOST DREADED DISEASES by Don Hawkins, Th.M., Daniel L. Koppersmith, M.D. & Ginger Koppersmith, R.N., B.S.N. This book encourages you to take action in fighting cancer and shows how to do it.
WHEN SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS HURTING: WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP by M. Gregory Richards (Unemployment, Divorce, Hospitalization, Death & Other Difficulties) A guide to caring for others, showing what to do, say and how to stand by in times of crisis.
BABYSITTER’S MANUAL - The Canadian Red Cross Society. This is the Manual that the Red Cross uses in their Babysitting courses. It gives information on the rights and responsibilities, as well as the skills and safety information a babysitter should possess.
CHILD SAFE - A Parent’s Guide to First Aid and Safety by The Canadian Red Cross Society This is a reference publication on safety in general and specific areas, as well, it is a guide to various first aid techniques.
HOME SAFETY WITH RADAR - Teaching Program by Consumer and Corporate Affairs Canada This Kids Care program was developed to introduce children to many different safety issues around them daily.
CHILD SAFETY HANDBOOK - 1995 - Peel Region A public service project by the Peel Regional Police Association. This handbook provides parents/caregivers with useful information and suggestions that may be of assistance in creating the safest possible environment both inside and outside the home.
CHILD SAFETY HANDBOOK - 1995 - City of Toronto (East York & York Edition) A public service project by the Metropolitan Toronto Police Association Description same as for Peel Region edition.
SAFETY CARDS FOR KIDS An educational safety game designed to teach or reinforce safety issues relating to children. Topics include: Home Safety, Bike Safety, Fire Safety, and Traffic Safety. Suggestions on using the cards and “rules” for the many variations of the “game” are included.
PARENT-CHILD GUIDEBOOK - Fall/Winter 1995
SPIRITUAL
WHEN LIFE TAKES WHAT MATTERS: DEVOTIONS TO COMFORT YOU THROUGH CRISIS AND CHANGE by Susan Lenzkes A collection of devotionals which help us see loss from God's perspective and gently soothe without guilt for feeling hurt.
BIBLE WISDOM FOR PARENTS compiled by Gary Wilde Timeless truths applied by successful parents for centuries.
DEATH and GRIEF
MY JOURNEY OF HOPE - A CHILD'S GUIDEBOOK FOR LIVING WITH CANCER by Sarah Jean, Age 11 Written by a child who wanted to share her experiences of living and dealing with cancer, this book offers insight into emotions, procedures, etc. associated with the disease.
LIVING THROUGH MOURNING - FINDING COMFORT AND HOPE WHEN A LOVED-ONE HAS DIED by Harriet Sarnoff Schiff A compassionate explanation of the many stages in the process of grieving.
GRANDMA, I'LL MISS YOU: A child's story about death and new life by Kathryn SlatteryA story to share with younger children when facing death. Happy and sad feelings are tenderly explored.
LOSING A CHILD: Finding a path through the pain by Elaine Storkey A quick-read broken down into topics on various aspects of the loss of a child.
THE GRIEVING PROCESS - Assembled by Against Drunk Driving A collection of articles dealing with various aspects of the grieving process written by expects.
SHATTERED LIVES - When an impaired driver changes your life forever by Fern Palylyk A booklet dealing with grief and feeling, but also containing information relating to death caused by an impaired driver.
GUIDES , DIRECTORIES and CATALOGUES
MICHELE LANDSBERG'S GUIDE TO CHILDREN'S BOOKS by Michele Landsberg Discusses hundreds of books for all ages.
BOOK LIST - BRAMPTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - PARENTING Each Library branch has a “Parents’ Collection” containing pamphlets and magazines of special interest to parents. Included here are some highlights of books available in the collection.
BOOK LIST - THE CHILDREN’S BOOK STORE (Toronto) – PARENTING A listing of parenting books with retail pricing (Jan.1996)
BOOK LIST - THE CHILDREN’S BOOK STORE (Toronto) - MATURITY/SEXUALITY A listing of parenting books with retail pricing (Jan.1996)
BOOK LIST - PARENTBOOKS - 1990/91 - MISC. TOPICS A list of books on various topics ranging from disabilities, adoption, esteem building, changing families, behaviour, etc.
BOOK LISTS - MISC. A list of books on various subjects.
BEST BOOKS FOR SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES - 1996 – The Children’s Book Store A catalogue of books.
BACON & HUGHES - ELEMENTARY CATALOGUE - 1991/1992 A catalogue of books.
SECONDARY/YOUNG ADULT COLLECTION - 1991 --Maclean Hunter Library Services A catalogue of books.
VIDEO LISTS - BRAMPTON PUBLIC LIBRARY - MISC. TOPIC Lists of videos available at the Brampton Public Library for children. (Age 5 and under, Ages 6-8, Ages 9 and up)
DIRECTORY OF CHILD CARE FACILITIES IN PEEL - 1995-1996, compiled and published by Information Brampton/Peel A directory of over 100 child care facilities in Peel Region.
HOUSING HANDBOOK - THE REGION OF PEEL (June 1994) A guide to housing resources in the Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga, including: non-profit, special needs, seniors, shelters, etc.
WHAT WE CAN DO FOR OUR ENVIRONMENT - Canada’s Green Plan by Environment Canada A guide from Environment Canada offering tips and suggestions on environmentally friendly habits for Canadians to practise every day, everywhere.
KIDS TORONTO DIRECTORY (1992) Where to find camps, daycare, shops, theatres, schools, lessons, concerts, etc.
THE PINK & BLUE DIRECTORY (1991) A resource and buyer's guide for expectant and new mothers.
ALCOHOL AND DRUG TREATMENT IN ONTARIO - A Guide for Helping Professionals A guide to identify people who are having problems, explore concerns and prompting action, as well as introducing treatment services in Ontario.
ADDICTION RESEARCH FOUNDATION PRODUCT CATALOGUE - 1990-91 A catalogue of books, pamphlets, videos, software, etc. on alcohol and drugs.
TAPES --- AUDIO & VIDEO (VHS FORMAT ONLY)
MINDING THE SET! MAKING TELEVISION WORK FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY produced by The Alliance for Children and Television for Rogers Cablesystems Video and Guidebook
1-2-3 MAGIC Video and Guidebook
PARENTS & CHILDREN: 5. DAYCARE 2. EDUCATION M. Nolasco Video
SAFE CHILDREN: AN EDUCATIONAL GUIDE FOR PARENTS TO TEACH THEIR CHILDREN TO BE SAFETY CONSCIOUS produced with the assistance of the RCMP and the Missing Children's Registry This video provides parents with valuable information for keeping their children safe in today's world. Topics covered: bicycle safety; car safety; water & boat safety; good touch/bad touch; dealing with strangers; breaking away if grabbed; short cuts; parental permission; safe places; home alone; how to call for help in an emergency.
HOW TO TALK ABOUT ALCOHOL - A program for parents of preteens by Seagram’s EDC The handbook and audiocassette are designed to help parents become more responsive to their children on issues regarding alcohol, more persuasive in communicating their values and expectations, and more effective in teaching their children to handle difficult situations.
THE ENDURING GIFT: ENGLISH CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN ONTARIO
CHILDREN: LIVING WITH EPILEPSY (CD FOR IBM COMPATIBLE COMPUTERS) Diagnosis and management, and effects on family, school, and child.
ALL ABOUT ATTENTION DEFICIET DISORDER by Thomas W. Phelan, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
MAGAZINES, ARTICLES, PAPERS, ETC.
ARTICLE: How to Get Your Kids to Love Books
PAPER: Children of Canada, Children of the World - Canada’s National Paper for the World Summit for Children An attempt to portray a fair and balanced assessment6 of the state of Canada’s children and Canada’s international efforts on behalf of the world’s children.
INFORMATION KITS
The kits contain brochures, articles, pamphlets, etc. on various topics relevant to our greater community. The most current information available has been included. The kits usually offer a source for further information, and are of a general nature.
TOPICS INCLUDED ARE:
ALCOHOL
ALLERGIES & INTOLERANCES
ASTHMA
BEDWETTING
BICYCLE SAFETY
BLOCK PARENTS
CANCER - GENERAL
CANCER - MEN
CANCER - WOMEN
CAR SAFETY
CHILD ABUSE
COMMUNITY SERVICES
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
DRUGS
FIRE SAFETY
HEALTHY TIDBITS
HIV/AIDS
HOME ALONE/BABYSITTING
LEARNING DISABILITIES
NUTRITION
PARENTING
PERSONAL & HOME SECURITY
RELIGION
SCHOOL BUS SAFETY
SENIOR CITIZENS
SMOKING
SPORTS
STREETPROOFING
VICTIM SERVICES
VIOLENCE / BULLIES
WATER SAFETY