More Lunch Bag Notes: Everyday Advice From A Dad To His Son 

This sequel to Al Parisi's Lunch Bag Notes: Everyday Advice from a Dad to His Daughter follows the same winning, folksy format as the original, presenting actual daily notes that Parisi tucked into his son's lunch bag. Much of the advice is pragmatic and motivational: 

Parisi tells his son to be persistent and have a positive attitude, to get plenty of rest and to learn a new word every day. He also explores ethical and theological themes, drawing from Catholic belief and practice in ways that will welcome, and not alienate, readers from other faith traditions. As Parisi's epistles carry his son through the tumult of a sophomore year in high school during which the boy learns to drive, breaks up with a girlfriend and juggles heavy responsibilities, parents will come to see the importance of communication and daily connection with their teens. Every other page provides questions for reflection or discussion, along with space to journal. 

Much More Than the ABC's: The Early Stages of Reading and Writing 

A wonderful resource put out by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

NFL - Play of the Day 

"This book is an outstanding summary of 365 ways for dads to relate to their kids and wives in many creative ways. It's great for busy men (and even women) who don't have much time to read - the excerpts are kept very brief, practical, and to the point. Several NFL football players have stood beside this and throughout the book, they share their stories and goals for being good fathers. I HIGHLY recommend this book to any man who wants to learn practical advice to be a better dad - it will change the way you view your role as a husband and a father, and help your family love you even more than they already do!"

Now They All Have Window Seats!: A Reynolds Unwrapped Tribute to Fatherhood 

Reynolds Unwrapped will not help you preserve and protect leftover food. However, the humor of Dan Reynolds's single-panel cartoon will help you preserve and protect your sanity with its colorful and quirky humor. Millions of people across the country enjoy Reynolds Unwrapped, with its appearances in Reader's Digest and Esquire magazine-as well as being featured on greeting cards and in its own nationally published books. The strip's latest collection of panel cartoons, Now They All Have Window Seats!, enables readers to see the skewed view of the world of fatherhood through the wacky eyes of Reynolds. In this, Reynolds's fourth collection of Reynolds Unwrapped, he takes a special look at dads as only his cartoons can. Now They All Have Window Seats! offers an offbeat but strangely loving view of fatherhood that will make dads everywhere chuckle knowingly.

The Paranoid Sisters Present: Child Safety Made Easy 

Thousands of children die every year in this country due to unintentional injury. Many of them preventable. Child Safety Made Easy is an easy to read resource that covers many areas of child safety including: car, pool, firearms, baby equipment, child's room and toys, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, outdoors, holidays, general and pets. It is written in brief one to two line tips so that it can be read at short intervals. It's a perfect shower gift, welcome baby gift, stocking stuffer or grandparent and childcare provider gift. "In a humorous presentation, the book outlines hundreds of tips for people caring for children from birth to age 5. Cartoon illustrations mock some of the mayhem parents find their children in." "It is a delightful book, easy to read, and poignant with respect to safety issues relative to children and families." 

Parent Conference Handbook

Shows teachers an in-depth approach on how to establish positive relationships with parents and acquire their cooperation for the school's academic, discipline and homework efforts. Parents will learn what they can do at home to help their children reach their fullest potential for success in school.

Parenting for Prevention: How to Raise a Child to Say No to 
Alcohol/Drugs 

Parents and other concerned adults who read this book thoughtfully and follow its recommendations will have new insights into a whole host of everyday parenting problems as well as practical skills for handling them. 

Positive Discipline for Preschoolers, Revised Second Edition: For Their Early Years - Raising Children Who Are Responsible, Respectful, and Resourceful 

Dealing with preschoolers, as any parent will tell you, is a challenge. How do you deal with this little being, that is both independent and dependent, at the same time? Nelsen, et al, have provided a common sense approach to raising preschoolers. The ideas that are presented in this book, when used properly, are incredibly powerful. An example of this is recognizing the message being sent by the misbehavior of a preschooler. If you can identify what the message being sent is, then you have a greater chance of being able to redirect the behavior. Of course, you have to be willing to take the time to analyze the behavior and define what you are willing to do in response to the behavior. 

Preschool for Parents: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Preschool 

Preschool for Parents is a must-have guide for finding and selecting a great, safe preschool and giving your child the best opportunity to learn, play and grow. Based on more than three decades of professional experience and the most up-to-date research, this book presents a simple truth: you do not have to choose between academic learning and enjoyable play experiences for your child. In fact, rich play experiences in preschool can actually be the best way for your child to develop the social, emotional, physical and academic skills that are so crucial for success in school and life. 

Read To Me: Raising Kids Who Love To Read 

"Wonderful guide for parents. Includes information on reading to babies on up to middle schoolers. Great resource for determining a specific age-group's taste in books (i.e. when they like scary books, when they think picture books are babyish... etc.)"

She's Had a Baby: And I'm Having a Meltdown 

She's had the Baby, you're a daddy -- now what? James Barron draws on his own experience, the experiences of countless others, and on insights from mothers on what they think new fathers should know to offer advice on balancing the demands of being a good father and a good husband, from the infant through the toddler years. He includes tips on:

*recapturing the romantic days of just the two of you
*vacationing with toddlers
*distinguishing between needing to call the pediatrician and pestering the pediatrician
*having sex while your 1-1/2 year-old is in the house

In bite-sized observations, Barron champions the joys and anxieties of daddyhood, while helping a man to cope with the ups and downs a  relationship can go through during this time.

She's Having a Baby : And I'm Having a Breakdown 

James Barron, two-time dad, has written a funny, down-to-earth, and practical book that every man needs when his wife is expecting a baby. He offers suggestions on what to do (and how to act!) from those first moments of anticipation to the main event, including:

*Helping her deal with her physical and emotional changes
*Early pregnancy sex (getting used to the new constraints)
*Keeping up with insurance papers and other forms
*Dealing with your fears that something will go wrong
*Middle pregnancy sex (enjoyable surprise!)
*The top ten things never to say to a pregnant woman
*Questions you should ask the obstetrician
*Late pregnancy sex (challenging, but possible)
*Starting out--the first six weeks of fatherhood

This unique book will bring a smile or two to the men--and to the women who love them--while providing precious assistance to make pregnancy the experience of a lifetime.

So You're Going to Be a Dad 

A look at the most dangerous (and expensive) side effect of sex (children). This is a funny, yet serious, look at fatherhood for men who know little or nothing about parenting but are anxious to give it a try. Downey takes a tough, uncompromising, no-holds-barred look at fatherhood. Learn useful and practical advice about pregnancy, childbirth and baby care, including: 

*What to say and what not to say when you hear the news
*Taking care of moms-to-be
*Why embryos look like the monster in Alien
*Ultrasound, aerosol cheese and other marvels
*Coping with the nesting urge
*Names not to call the baby
*What childbirth feels like
*Crying
*Diapers
*Bathing
*Traveling with babies
*Your baby's development
*Baby-proofing your home 

Stepchildren Speak: 10 Grown-Up Stepchildren Teach Us How to Build Healthy Stepfamilies 

"What a powerful and much-needed resource for stepfamilies! So many stepfamily issues can be prevented or solved if the adults involved will do their best to "Step Into the Children's Shoes." Many thanks to Susan Philips for her work in bringing this important book to life. As much as I try to step into all my children's shoes and remain sensitive to their feelings on this complicated stepfamily journey, her book opened my eyes further and gave me new insights. What a gift that through Stepchildren Speak we can learn from the voices of grown-up stepchildren who have shared their stories, their struggles, their triumphs and their advice, so that we might all be better parents and stepparents NOW."

Stepparenting

This is a great resource. One thing that sets this book apart from the numerous others on stepparenting is that it speaks to the biological parent as well as the stepparent. Suggestions for opening dialogue between partners coming from entirely different backgrounds, and problem solving steps and procedures are prescribed. The viewpoints of the stepparent, the biological parent, and the child are detailed. This makes it somewhat easier to understand one another. Teamwork and the re-establishment of the household are the major emphasis here. The discussion starters that Lofas suggests between two partners can be a bit painful and emotional, but help lead to a better understanding of each other. Thus, a stronger bond is created.

Step-by-Step Wiring (Better Homes and Gardens Step by Step)

320 illustrations for common wiring projects. Lists tools and materials needed for each project plus the skill level required, time involved, and code and safety information. 

The Cheap, Fast & Easy Cookbook w/DVD

Make simple yet delicious meals without breaking your budget or losing your mind. From the creators of the television series seen on campuses across the country, The Cheap, Fast & Easy Cookbook puts your mini-fridge and electric grill to work. Featuring a DVD with two episodes straight from the dorms that walk you through select recipes -- not to mention a house band and segments for students with stoves -- it's a meal plan on your bookshelf!