There are hundreds of resources a parent can use to guide
parenting approaches based on their personal and cultural beliefs. Casey's
goal is to offer a starting point by directing the learning parent to some
excellent parenting resources and to encourage each parent to be intentional
and aware of their own biases and approach to parenting, including the impact
of their actions on their relationship with and the well being of their child.
We suggest resources be selected based on appropriateness of the resource to
your specific program and situation. For example, teen parents are encouraged
to use resources written for parents under the age of 20.
Core Resources
Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads by Gary Greenberg and Jeannie
Hayden
"At its heart, Be Prepared is a how-to-manual." This retro-style illustrated
book provides practical information in a humorous way covering topics such as
baby care (e.g., bathing, crying, sleeping), infant social and physical
development, baby proofing, and safety. While it is written especially for
dads, the practical information provides insights to all.
Available at most bookstores for $11.95
Breastfeeding: Something Special for Mother and Baby by Toni Berg.
This illustrated resource covers the basics of breastfeeding and solutions to
common problems. It is sold with Teenage Pregnancy: A New Beginning.
Available from:
New Futures, Inc.
4919 Prospect NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
505.872.0164 www.newfuturesinc.com
Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood: Practical
Parenting from Birth to Six Years by Jim Fay and Charles Fay
This book shares practical, effective ways of parenting children. It is filled
with examples and is fun to read. Some of the challenges covered include temper
tantrums, bedtime battles, eating power struggles, potty training, whining,
sibling rivalry, picking up toys, saying "no!" and misbehavior. Love and Logic
teaches how to turn every mistake your child makes into a golden nugget of
wisdom.
Available at most bookstores for $24.95
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn by Penny Simkin,
Janet Whalley, and Ann Keppler
This portable, comprehensive, and unbiased source of factual information and
sound advice helps readers make choices that are best for themselves regarding
pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care. It can be used as a quick reference for
answers to specific questions and also as a single, complete resource for the
entire child bearing year from conception through the first months of the
baby's life.
Available at most bookstores for $15.00
Preparing Adolescents for Young Adulthood (PAYA)
A workbook series created by Massachusetts Department of Social Services. PAYA
can be used by the learner alone, or with an adult. Topic areas and brief
assessments match the learning goals and expectations of the Guidebook. The
Activity/Resource Workbook contains information and exercises by topic area to
help develop or strengthen the skills of the learner.
There are five modules available consisting of multiple PDF files (please
follow the links below to access files):
Ready, Set, Fly! A Parent's Guide to Teaching Life Skills
This resource was developed by foster parents for other parents to use when
teaching life skills. The Activity Book is designed to be used in conjunction
with the Life Skills Guidebook. It contains a series of activities and
suggestions that may be used in one-to-one instruction. For parents use with
youth ages 8 and older.
Teenage Pregnancy: A New Beginning by Linda Barr and
Catherine Monserrat
This resource covers teenage pregnancy from understanding human sexuality,
labor and birth preparation, to adjustment to parenthood. It also includes two
supplemental sections covering breastfeeding and exercise during pregnancy.
This resource can be used for self or group teaching. A companion, "Student
Study Guide for Teenage Pregnancy: A New Beginning" helps the parent to
interact and assimilate the content. A teacher's guide, "Working with Pregnant
and Parenting Teens, Teacher's Guide for Teenage Pregnancy: A New Beginning" is
also available, providing information on how educators can be a support in the
developmental path from adolescence to adulthood.
Available from:
New Futures, Inc.
4919 Prospect NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110
505.872.0164 www.newfuturesinc.com
$18.95 for book - $4.95 for study guide - $27.95 for teacher's guide
What to Expect the First Year by Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi
Murkoff, and Sandee Hathaway.
A comprehensive month-by month guide that clearly explains everything parents
need to know about the first year with a new baby. Covers caring for a newborn,
physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development, safety, health, child
care and discipline.
Available at most bookstores for $13.95
You and Your New Baby by Ginny Brinkley, Sherry Sampson,
and Gail Spratt Cooper
Can be used to self teach or with group instruction (see You and Your New Baby:
A Guide for Educators). Includes 12 chapters covering meeting your new baby,
your hospital stay, first days at home, feeding, sleeping, crying, bathing,
diapering, baby illnesses, growth, safety, and playing.
Available from:
International Child birth Education Association (ICEA)
PO Box 20048
Minneapolis, MN 55420
www.icea.org
$3.00
(Parenting Education for Teens) You and Your New Baby: A Guide for Educators by
Terry Algire
This curriculum was designed to meet a variety of needs in the community. It
can be used as a supplement to the Young and Pregnant series; as a parenting
class for mothers or expectant mothers; as a support group for new mothers; as
a multi-generation support group for new mothers and their mothers; or as a
training program for volunteers who work with new mothers. Learning activities
are referenced throughout the guide. Includes 8 classes covering good
parenting, the new baby and new mother, the first days at home, feeding your
baby, sleeping and crying, bathing and diapering, when your baby is ill and how
your baby grows, keeping your baby safe, and playing with your baby.
Available from:
International Child birth Education Association (ICEA)
PO Box 20048
Minneapolis, MN 55420
www.icea.org
$6.00
Web Resources
4 Girls - Covers body, fitness, nutrition, illness, disability, mind,
relationships, safety, and your future.
Bright Futures
Portions of the Bright Futures in Practice-Volume II, Tool Kit are available in
PDF version. Topics include crying, sleeping, discipline, environment, and
child care.
Fit for A Kid
Daimler Chrysler's Fit for a Kid was the country's first permanent child safety
seat inspection service. The service is free and offered by appointment at
participating Five Star Chrysler/Jeep®/Dodge dealers. Fit for a Kid is open to
all families, no matter what make or model vehicle they drive.
National Child Care Information Center
National clearinghouse and technical assistance center that links parents,
providers, policy-makers, researchers, and the public to early care and
education information.
