ADAMS MEDIA
365 Tips for the Toddler Years (Nov., $8.95) by Julian Orenstein, M.D., is the latest addition to the 365 series for parents. 40,000 first printing.
ANDREWS MCMEEL
Unraveling the ADD/ADHD Fiasco: Successful Parenting Without Drugs (Oct., $14.95) by David B. Stein shows how parents can eliminate amphetamines and raise healthy children. 25,000 first printing.
BALLANTINE BOOKS
Reprint: Secrets of the Baby Whisperer: How to Calm, Connect, and Communicate with Your Baby (Feb., $12.95).
BANTAM
Autobiography of a One-Year-Old (Sept., $9.95), as told to Rohan Candappa, provides a humorous insider’s view of life from 12 to 24 months. 25,000 first printing.Ad/promo.
CHILD MANAGEMENT
(dist. by LPC Group)
"I Never Get Anything!": How to Keep Your Kids from Running Your Life (Sept., $12.95) by Thomas W. Phelan. The author of 1-2-3 Magic helps parents understand and handle frustrated children. 20,000 first printing. Author appearances.
CONTEMPORARY BOOKS
"But I’m Almost 13!": An Action Plan for Raising a Responsible Adolescent (Sept., $14.95) by Kenneth R. Ginsburg, M.D., and Martha M. Jablow offers a plan to head off teenage rebellion.
CROSSWAY BOOKS
The Organized Home Schooler (Sept., $10.99) by Vicki Caruana aids in day-to-day educational tasks.
HARVEST HOUSE
10 Things I Want My Daughter to Know by Annie Chapman and 10 Things I Want My Son to Know (Jan., $9.99 each) by Steve Chapman. The singer/songwriters share advice and parental wisdom.
HEALING ARTS PRESS
Natural Health After Birth: The Complete Guide to Postpartum Wellness (Feb., $14.95) by Aviva Jill Romm addresses health challenges during the first year after childbirth.
HOLT/OWL
Understanding Teenage Depression: A Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management (Sept., $15) by Maureen Empfield, M.D., and Nicholas Bakalar. A psychiatrist working with teenagers provides the latest scientific findings and information on treatment.
JOSSEY-BASS
Stickin’ to, Watchin’ over, and Gettin’ with: An African American Parent’s Guide to Discipline (Oct., $17.95) by Howard Stevenson, Gwendolyn Davis and Saburah Abdul-Kabir presents a program of child-rearing from infancy to young adulthood.
LITTLE, BROWN
The Baby Chronicles: A Make-Your-Own Record for New Moms-to-Be (Feb., $12.95) by Sue Dennen is a keepsake of late pregnancy and baby’s first year. 30,000 first printing. Ad/promo.
NOMAD PRESS
The Baffled Parent’s Guide to Teaching Your Children Good Manners: A Common Sense Approach (Oct., $14.95) by Laurie Berkenkamp and Steven C. Atkins covers the toddler through teen years.
W.W. NORTON
Just Say Know: Talking with Kids About Drugs and Alcohol (Jan., $14.95) by Cynthia Kuhn, Scott Swartzwelder and Wilkie Wilson educates kids on the effects of alcohol and drugs in order for them to make healthy decisions on their own.
PARENTING PRESS
Understanding the Angry Child: Strategies for You and Your Child (Oct., $14.95) by Martha Hansen McManus and Shari Steelsmith addresses the serious issue of hard-to-control children.
PERIGEE
Custody Chaos, Personal Peace (Oct., $13.95) by Jeffrey P. Wittmann. The cofounder of the Kids First program shows divorced parents how to keep the peace with ex-spouses, kids and themselves.
PLEASANT COMPANY
What I Wish You Knew: Letters from Our Daughters’ Lives and Expert Advice on Staying Connected (Sept., $12.95). More than 200 girls age 10 to 14 share their thoughts on issues important to them. 125,000 first printing.
PLUME
Stay-at-Home Dads: The Essential Guide to Creating the New Family (Sept., $14) by Libby Gill provides a step-by-step blueprint for change.
QUILL
Reprint: Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline: The 7 Basic Skills for Turning Conflict into Cooperation (Jan., $13) by Becky A. Bailey. 40,000 first printing.
RAVENHAUS
(dist. by Seven Hills)
Outnumbered (Oct., $14.95) by Rick Epstein. The syndicated parenting columnist observes the funny side of having kids.
REGANBOOKS
Reprint: But I Love Him: Protecting Your Teen Daughter from Controlling, Abusive Dating Relationships (Sept., $13) by Jill Murray. 15,000 first printing.
ROBINS LANE PRESS
Snacktivities: 50 Edible Activities for Parents and Children (Oct., $12.95) by Mary Ann F. Kohl and Jean Potter contains recipes for fun from the fridge.
RODALE
Your Vital Child (Nov., $19.95) by Mark and Angela Stengler. Two naturopaths give prevention and treatment advice for more than 300 common childhood conditions. 20,000 first printing.
ST. MARTIN’S/GRIFFIN
The Expectant Mother’s Guide to Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs, Vitamins, Home Remedies, and Herbal Products (Nov., $13.95) by Donald L. Sullivan tells what to take—and what to avoid—when you’re expecting.
S&S/FIRESIDE
Am I Weird or Is This Normal?: Information and Advice to Help You Unload, Show Off Your Beauty, and Make You Strong (Sept., $13) by Marlin Potash and Laura Potash Fruitman with Lisa Sussman. A psychologist and her teenage daughter answer girls’ questions about adolescence.
SORIN
(dist. by Ave Maria Press)
They’re Your Kids, Not Your Friends (Sept., $11.95) by Shirlee Smith. A mother of five and a foster parent of more than a dozen children shares practical parenting advice.
SOURCEBOOKS
The Sports Medicine Bible for Young Athletes (Sept.; $19.95, cloth $29.95) by Lyle J. Micheli, M.D., with Mark Jenkins gives information on preventing and responding to children’s sports injuries.
THREE RIVERS PRESS
365 Manners Kids Should Know: Games, Activities, and Other Fun Ways to Help Children Learn Etiquette (Nov., $14.95) by Sheryl Eberly is a one-a-day etiquette primer.
WARNER
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Children’s Vaccinations: Hidden Dangers, Pros and Cons, and Safety Measures That Can Protect Your Child (Sept., $13.95) by Stephanie Cave, M.D., with Deborah Mitchell. Advertising. 25-city TV and radio satellite tour.
WORKMAN
How to Keep Your Teenager out of Trouble and What to Do If You Can’t (Sept.; $12.95, cloth $22.95) by Neil Bernstein. A clinical psychologist gives tips for successful cohabitation with adolescents. 15-city author tour.
Reprint: What to Expect When You’re Expecting, 3rd Edition (Feb.; $14.95, cloth $24.95) by Arlene Eisenberg, Heidie E. Murkoff and Sandee E. Hathaway. 200,000 first printing. 20-city co-author tour.
Fall 2001 Trade Paperbacks: Childcare & Parenting
Aug 16, 2001
A version of this article appeared in the 08/13/2001 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: