ACACIA PUBLISHING
Achieving Success with Impossible Children: How to Win the Battle of Wills (Jan., $24.95 paper) by Dave Ziegler explores the raising of strong-willed children.
ALGONQUIN BOOKS OF CHAPEL HILL
Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder (May, $24.95) by Richard Louv argues that being disconnected from nature impacts today's children deeply.
AMACOM
Mommy Guilt:Learn to Worry Less, Focus on What Matters Most, and Raise Happier Kids (Apr., $15 paper) by Julie Bort, Aviva Pflock and Devra Renner encourages parents to let go of unobtainable (and unhealthy) goals in favor of parenting philosophies that concentrate on the whole family. Kids Who Think Outside the Box:Helping Your Unique Child Thrive in a Cookie-Cutter World (Apr., 15 paper) by Stephanie Lerner interviews 22 achievers from diverse backgrounds (including Spike Lee and Michael Bloomberg) about their own experiences for insights on mentoring and empowering gifted children. A Parent's Guide to Special Education:Insider Advice on How to Navigate the System and Help Your Child Succeed (Aug., $16.95) by >Linda Wilmshurst and Alan W. Brue covers the issues to help parents give children the education they deserve.
ANDREWS MCMEEL
Jeff Vogel spins gory stories of parenting in The Poo Bomb: True Tales of Parental Terror (Mar., $14.95).
ATRIA
The Baby Whisperer Solves All Your Problems (By Teaching You How to Ask the Right Questions (Jan., $25) by Tracy Hogg and Melina Blau shows how to troubleshoot the trials of parenting. Unconditional Parenting: Loving Our Kids for Who They Are, Not What They Do (Mar., $25) by Alfie Kohn challenges basic assumptions about raising kids. Before I Got Here: And Other Amazing Thing Our Children Say (Apr., $18.95) by Blair Underwood. The actor collects the wisdom of children. A reprint of Growing Up Healthy: A Complete Guide to Childhood Nutrition and Well-Being (July, $15 paper) by Joan Lunden and Myron Winick, M.D., shows parents how to teach children good health and habits.
DUNCAN BAIRD
A Gift for New Mothers (Apr., $12.95) by Deborah Jackson collects traditions, practices and wisdom of mothers from a range of cultures.
BALLANTINE
Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most Out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder (Jan., $25.95) by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., and John J. Ratey, M.D. The authors of Driven to Distraction, which has sold more than 1,000,000 copies, explains how to deal with ADD and take advantage of the benefits this order conveys. Nineteen-year-old Ben Polis recalls how he survived and even thrived with ADD in Only a Mother Could Love Him: My Life with and Triumph Over ADD (Jan., $22.95). Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers (Apr., $23.95) by Gordon Neufeld and Gabor Maté, M.D. presents a solution to the problem of peers replacing parents as the primary influence on the lives of children. 7 Things Your Teenager Won't Tell You: And How to Talk About Them Anyway (Mar., $14.95 paper) by Jenifer Marshall Lippincott and Robin M. Deutsch offers a plan for breaking down the barriers teens erect.Deconstructing Penguins: Parents, Kids, and the Bond of Reading (May, $13.95 paper) by Lawrence and Nancy Goldstone provides a method for turning children into dynamic readers. Baby Prodigy: A Guide to Raising a Smarter, Happier Baby (Apr., $13.95 paper) by Barbara Candiano-Marcus presents simple activities to help build verbal skills, spatial awareness and more. 9 Ways to a Smarter Kid (July, $19.95 boxed set) by Claire Gordon shows how to nurture natural intelligence.
BANTAM
Baby Hearts: A Guide to Giving Your Child an Emotional Head Start (June, $14 paper) by Linda Acreodolo and Susan Goodwyn focuses on the emotional development of infants and toddlers. The reprint of Your Baby's First Year (Jan., $6.99 paper) by Steven P. Shelov covers the crucial first 12 months. A reprint of Happiest Toddler on the Block (May, $14 paper) by Harvey Karp, M.D., instructs parents on how to deal with problems such as sleep issues and toilet training.
BARRON'S
When My Parents Forgot How to Be Friends (Mar., $6.95 paper) by Jennifer Moore-Malinos assures children that they are in no way responsible for their parents' inability to get along together. A Spanish version, Cuando Mis Padres Se Olvidaron de Ser Amigos ($6.95 paper), will be published simultaneously.
BASIC BOOKS
Generation Extra Large: Rescuing Our Children from the Epidemic of Obesity (Jan., $25) by Lisa Tartamella, Elaine Hersher and Chris Woolston reports from the front lines of the epidemic. The Mommy Brain: How Motherhood Makes Us Smarter (Apr., $25) by Katherine Ellison implodes the myth of the dumbed-down mom.
BERKLEY
When Dad Hurts Mom: Helping Your Children Heal the Wounds of Witnessing Abuse (Mar., $15 paper) by Lundy Bancroft reveals how abusers interact with and manipulate children. A Real Boy: A True Story of Autism, Early Intervention, and Recovery (May, $14 paper) by Christina Adams recounts how the author's son, diagnosed as autistic at age two, grew into a happy and healthy boy. Fatherhood (May, $12.95 paper) by Bill Cosby repackages the comedian's bestseller for Father's Day.
BETHANY HOUSE
Two sisters and mothers of six children between them encourage women to find purpose in nurturing children in Mom… and Loving It! (Mar., $12.99 paper) by Sharon Lovejoy Autry and Laurie Lovejoy Hilliard. Parenting the Heart of Your Child (May, $13.99 paper) by Diane Moore shows parents how to raise children who will make good choices on their own.
BOOK PEDDLERS
Let's Talk About S-E-X: A Guide for Kids 9 to 12 and Their Parents (June, $9.99 paper) by Sam Gitchel and Lorri Foster stands as an illustrated book meant to be read together.
BOYS TOWN PRESS
Good Night, Sweet Dreams, I Love You Now Get into Bed and Go to Sleep! (Feb., $10.95 paper) by Patrick C. Friman offers advice for frazzled parents of children who won't go to bed, stay in bed or stop crying.
CHAMPION PRESS
The Starving Family: Caregiving Mothers and Fathers Share Their Eating Disorder Wisdom (Feb., $25) by Cheryl Dellasega covers new territory on coping with anorexia or bulimia, as does its companion, The Starving Family Workbook (Feb., $12 paper). In Romancing Mommy: 150 Ways to Enhance Your Marriage from Birth and Beyond (Mar., $14.95 paper), ESPN radio sportscaster Joe Gumm offers 150 tips for thriving in marriage with kids. The Complete Book of Names: When You Don't Want to Sound the Same, Look Here for Names Beyond Joe, Jim and Jane (June, $11.95 paper) by Daniel David contains more than 1,000 unique monikers. The Single Parent Resource: An A to Z Manual for the Challenges of Single Parenting (Mar., $16 paper) by Brook Noel with Art Klein answers the challenges of single-parent life.
CHRONICLE
Baby of Mine: A Mother's Memory Album for Baby's First Year (Nov., $19.95) by Tracey Clark serves as an album and journal to reflect a mother's point of view, experiences, emotions and impressions. Hello, My Name Is…A Baby-Naming Journal (Oct., $10.95) by The Imagineering Company offers a place to record baby-naming ideas. Spa Mama: Pampering for the Mother to Be (Sept., $12.95) by Stacy Denny features luxurious indulgences for pregnant women, including some 50 recipes for facial treatments, body scrubs and anti-stretch mark concoctions. Baby Not on Board: A Celebratory Guide to Life Without Kids (Nov., $14.95 paper) by Jennifer L. Shawne compares and contrasts life with and without kids.
CUMBERLAND HOUSE
The Worst Baby Name Book Ever (May, $9.95 paper) by David Narter points out what's wrong with nearly every name. Why I Need You: 100 Reasons (Mar., $14.95) by Gregory E. Lang evokes the parent-child relationship from the child's point of view. Porqué Una Hija Necesita Un Papá: 100 Razones (Feb., $14.95) and Porqué Un Hijo Necesita Un Papá: 100 Razones (Feb., $14.95) are Spanish-language editions of earlier titles by Gregory Lang.
DA CAPO PRESS
How She Really Does It: The Secrets of Success from Stay-at-Work Moms (May, $19.95) by Wendy Sachs culls from interviews with working mothers to present a plan for integrating work and family. Your Baby's First Year Week by Week (Feb., $16.95) by Glade B. Curtis, M.D. and Judith Schuler. The revised and updated second edition of this guide includes advice on diapering and dressing and talking to babies. Lose Your Mummy Tummy (Jan., $18 paper) by Julie Tuper with Jodie Gould offers exercises for reversing diastasis for a firmer, flatter belly. Talking to T(w)eens: Getting It Right Before It Gets Rocky with Your 8-12 Year Old (Apr., $15 paper) by Elizabeth Hartley-Brewer gives advice on challenging issues such as peer pressure and body image. Mastering Anger and Aggression: The Brazelton Way (Apr., $9.95 paper) by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., and Joshua D. Sparrow, M.D., offers methods for channeling aggressive feelings into healthy self-assertion. Understanding Sibling Rivalry: The Brazelton Way (May, $9.95 paper) by T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., and Joshua D. Sparrow, M.D., advises on integrating new siblings and defusing bickering. A funny man-turned-father describes his transition in The Guy's Guide to Surviving Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the First Year of Fatherhood (June, $12.95 paper) by Michael Crider. Su Embarazo Semana a Semana (Apr., $15.95 paper) by Glade B. Curtis, M.D. and Judith Schuler is a Spanish-language addition to the Week by Week series.
DEARBORN TRADE
Kidnapped: How Irresponsible Marketers Are Stealing the Minds of Your Children (July, $18.95) by Daniel S. Acuff and Robert H. Reiher explains how kids have become prime targets for the $12 billion spent annually on advertising messages geared to them. Raising Money Smart Kids: What They Need to Know About Money—and How to Tell Them (June, $17.95 paper) by Janet Bodnar, the first title resulting from Dearborn Trade's publishing and distribution agreement with Kiplinger's, guides parents in helping kids unravel the mystery of money.
DELL/DELTA
Brain Foods for Kids (Mar., $17 paper) by Nicola Graimes offers a nutritional blueprint for smarter children. Spirit Babies: How to Communicate with the Child You're Supposed to Have (June, $14 paper) by Walter Makichen purports to assist aspiring parents in communicating with their not-yet-conceived children. What Your Fourth Grader Needs to Know (May, $13 paper), edited by E.D. Hirsch Jr., provides hundreds of lesson plans.
DUTTON
The Disappearing Girl: Learning the Language of Teenage Depression (Mar., $24.95) by Lisa Machoian offers practical advice for parents, teachers and others. Baby Laughs: The Naked Truth About the First Year of Mommyhood (Apr., $19.95) by Jenny McCarthy. The former MTV game-show host documents life as a new mother.
FREDERICK FELL
Quick Guide to Good Kids: A Mother's Story (May, $TBA) by Virginia Bentz relates 10 key things a parent can do to promote happiness, wellbeing and success in his or her children.
FREE PRESS
The Mom Book Goes to School: Insider Tips to Ensure Your Child Thrives in Elementary and Middle School (July, $15 paper) by Stacy M. DeBroff provides a handbook for cultivating school success.
GOTHAM Books
The Whole Pregnancy Handbook: An Obstetrician's Guide to Integrating Conventional and Alternative Medicine Before, During, and After Pregnancy (Apr., $18 paper) by Joel M. Evans, M.D., and Robin Aronson is a guide to both alternative and traditional medicine approaches to pregnancy.
GUILFORD PRESS
Help Your Teenager Beat an Eating Disorder (Feb., $16.95 paper) by James Lock, M.D., and Daniel le Grange shows parents how to break an eating disorder's control over a child's mind. "I'm, Like, SO Fat!": Helping Your Teen Make Healthy Choices About Eating and Exercise in a Weight-Obsessed World (June, $16.95 paper) by Dianne Neumark-Sztainer shows how to balance bolstering self-esteem and offering constructive advice. Mommies, Daddies, Donors, Surrogates: Answering Tough Questions and Building Strong Families (Aug., $16.95 paper) by Diane Ehrensaft addresses concerns related to assisted conception.
HCI
The third edition of Hypnobirthing: The Breakthrough Natural Approach to Safer, Easier, More Comfortable Birthing: The Mongan Method (May, $14.95 paper) by Marie Mongan is available in stores for the first time. The method aims to help women reduce the pain and labor of giving birth. Chicken Soup for the Single Parent's Soul: Stories of Hope, Healing and Humor (Feb., $12.95 paper) by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Laurie Hartman and Nancy Vogl addresses the particular obligations and responsibilities of parenting alone. Chicken Soup for Every Mom's Soul: 101 New Stories of Love and Inspiration for Moms of All Ages (Apr., $12.95 paper) by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Heather McNamarra and Marci Shimoff explores the joys and frustrations of motherhood. Chicken Soup for the Father & Daughter Soul: Stories to Celebrate the Love Between Dads & Daughter Throughout the Years (May, $12.95) by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Nancy Autio, Patty Aubery and LeAnn Thieman examines heartwarming relationships between fathers and daughters. The Conception Chronicles: The Uncensored Truth About Sex, Love & Marriage When You're Trying to Get Pregnant (Mar., $12.95 paper) by Patty Doyle Debano, Courtney Edgerton Menzel and Shelly Dicken Sutphen combines candid humor and practical advice.
HARPERCOLLINS
Because I Said So: 33 Mothers Write About Children, Sex, Men, Aging, Faith, Race, and Themselves (May, $24.95), edited by Kate Moses and Camille Peri, collects essays on motherhood. Will's Choice: A Suicidal Teen, a Desperate Mother, and a Chronicle of Recovery (May, $24.95) by Gail Griffith recalls a mother's battle against her son's depression.
HARPERRESOURCE
Rescuing Your Teenager from Depression (Apr., $24.95) by Norman Berlinger offers a 10-step program. The Between the Lions Book for Parents (Jan., $14.95 paper) by Linda Ruth shows parents how children learn to read. Conquering Your Child's Chronic Pain (Jan., $14.95 paper) by Lonnie Zeltzer stands as a guide to managing chronic pain. Sleeping Through the Night (Mar., $14 paper) by Jodi Mindell updates the 1997 title for the 25% of parents whose children have sleep problems.
HARVARD COMMON PRESS
The Nursing Mother's Companion (Mar., $29.95; $14.95 paper) by Kathleen Huggins, which has sold more than one million copies in 20 years, is in its fifth edition. Hello, My Name Is… (May, $29.95; $12.95 paper) by Jeff, Truman and Walker Bradley offers more than 25,000 names. Nine Months and a Day (Apr., $10.95 paper) by Adrienne Liberman and Linda Hughey Holt has the same format but a new design in covering the stages of pregnancy and birth. 25 Things Every New Mother Should Know (Apr., $12.95) by Martha and William Sears has also been revised and now has a more gift-oriented trim size.
HENRY HOLT/OWL BOOKS
Listening to Fear: Helping Kids Cope, from Nightmares to the Nightly News (Jan., $15 paper) by Steven Marans shares techniques for easing distress.
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN
What It Takes to Pull Me Through: Why Teenagers Get in Trouble and How Four of Them Got Out (Jan., $25) by David L. Marcus focuses on four kids who entered an intensive 14-month program and how they turned themselves around. The 100 Best Books for Children (Aug., $TBA paper) by Anita Silvey is a paperback reprint of a listing of books for young readers.
HYPERION
FamilyFun: My Great Idea (Apr., $18.95), edited by Deanna Cooke, collects creative tips on parenting.
IMPACT PUBLISHERS
Strengthening Your Stepfamily: New Roles and Relationships for Couples, Parents, and Children (Sept., $16.95 paper) by Elizabeth Einstein and Linda Albert offers expert help for what some call "the jigsaw puzzle family."
INNER TRADITIONS/HEALING ARTS PRESS
Gentle Birth Choices (June, $19.95 paper) by Barbara Harper clarifies childbirth choices and includes a 45-minute DVD.
JUSTICE HOUSE PUBLISHING
The Weird Parenting Book (May, $24.99) by Gracie St. John provides a unique perspective on parenting.
KENSINGTON/CITADEL
Father Still Knows Best: The Wit and Wisdom of America's Favorite TV Dads (May, $9.95 paper) by Tripp Whetsell culls aphorisms from several television series.
KENSINGTON/DAFINA
No More Baby's Mama Drama: Keeping It Out of Your Life and Marriage (May, $14 paper) by Ayesha J. Gallion offers advice on dealing with a partner's ex.
MCGRAW-HILL
Why Girls Talk and What They are Really Saying (Jan., $14.95 paper) by Susan Morris Shaffer and Linda Perlman Gordon offers methods for managing communication problems between adolescent girls and their parents. Why Boys Don't Talk and Why It Matters (Jan., $14.95 paper) by Shaffer and Gordon contains advice on managing communication problems between adolescent boys and their parents. Eat, Play and Be Healthy (Mar., $24.95) by W. Allan Walker, M.D., offers a new prescription for healthy eating for kids. The Book of Nurturing: 9 Natural Laws for Enriching Your Family Life (Mar., $14.95 paper) by Linda and Richard Eyre reprints a collection of animal fables to illustrate nine lessons on self-esteem. The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers (June, $16.95) by Elizabeth Pantley helps the members of this age group get the rest they need. Your Practical Pregnancy Planner: A Month-by-Month Guide to All Financial and Legal Aspects for Preparing Your Baby (July, $14.95) by Brette McWhorter Sember serves as a legal guide and financial planner for expectant parents. Early-Start Potty Training (July, $12.95 paper) by Linda Sonna introduces a method that brings children to potty training at a very young age. Read Right: A Proven Approach to Developing Your Child's Reading Ability (July, $16.95 paper) by Dee Tadlock covers a program that has helped more than 20,000 struggling readers. Thinking Games for Kids (Aug., $12.95 paper) by Cheryl Tuttle and Penny Hutchins Paquette applies research in cognitive learning to games for children.
NAL
Two teenage authors translate typical parent-teen dialogue in Breaking the Code: Two Teens Reveal the Secrets to Better Parent-Child Communication (Mar., $12.95) by Lara Fox and Hilary Frankel. The Financially Intelligent Parent: 8 Steps to Raising Successful, Generous, Responsible Kids (June., $12.95) by Eileen Gallo and Jon Gallo scrutinizes the eight behaviors of financially intelligent parents.
NEW HARBINGER PUBLICATIONS
The Gift of ADHD: How to Turn Your Child's Problems into Strengths (Mar., $14.95 paper) by Lara Honos-Webb suggests that many of the traits associated with ADHD may be an expression of deeper gifts such as imagination. Teach Me How to Say It Right: Helping Your Child with Articulation Problems (June, $13.95 paper) by Dorothy Dougherty suggests methods for dealing with articulation disorder. Helping Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Step-by-Step Workbook for Families (June, $17.95 paper) by Stephanie B. Lockshin, Jennifer M. Gillis and Raymond Romanczyk encourages parents to seek a balance between child-centered and family-centered goals.
NEWMARKET PRESS
Making the most of superfoods and nutrients, nutrition specialist Lucy Burney combines essential information with more than 160 recipes in Boost Your Child's Immune System: A Program and Recipes for Raising Strong, Healthy Kids (June, $14.95 paper).
NORTHSTONE PUBLISHING
(dist. by Pilgrim Press)
The revised version of The New Speaking of Sex: What Your Children Need to Know and When They Need to Know It (Mar., $16.95 paper) by Meg Hickling delivers no-nonsense facts.
PARENTING PRESS
Is This a Phase? Your Developing, Changing Child, Birth to 6 Years (Oct., $14.95 paper) by Helen F. Neville discusses children's normal development from the standpoint of their behavior at each stage. What About Me?: 12 Ways to Get Your Parents' Attention Without Hitting Your Sister(June, $14.95) by Eileen Kennedy-Moore can be used to teach children 12 simple, positive ways they can get attention. Kids Can Cooperate: A Practical Guide to Teaching Problem Solving (Sept., $14.95 paper) by Elizabeth Crary revises a 1984 title on teaching preschool and school-aged children how to negotiate and solve problems among themselves. A revised version of Mommy, I Have to Go Potty: A Parent's Guide to Toilet Training (Sept., $15.95 paper) by Jan Faull, co-published with Raefield-Roberts Publishers, adds chapters on toilet training special needs children and children older than three.
PEACHTREE CITY PRESS
Listen Up!: What a Little White Woman Can Tell Black Boys and Young Men About Life (Mar., $TBA) by Carole Marsh offers a unique take on the black experience.
PENGUIN
Overcoming Autism: Finding the Answers, Strategies, and Hope That Can Transform a Child's Life (Feb., $15) by Lynn Kern Koegel and Claire LaZebnik combines research and clinical expertise with a personal perspective. Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Integration Issues (Mar., $15) by Lindsay Biel and Nancy Peske offers advice on recognizing and understanding sensory issues. Mothering Without a Map: The Search for the Good Mother Within (Mar., $15) by Kathryn Black helps women whose own mothers were unavailable, absent, distracted or depressed. A babycenter.com columnist charts the birth of her second child in Waiting for Birdy: A Year of Frantic Tedium, Neurotic Angst, and the Wild Magic of a Growing Family (Apr., $14) by Catherine Newman. A mother and black belt illustrates how to use the lessons of the martial arts to enhance everyday life in Dojo Wisdom for Mothers: 100 Simple Ways to Become a Calmer, Happier, More Loving Parent (Apr., $14) by Jennifer Lawler.
PENGUIN/ALPHA BOOKS
Parenting with Dignity: The Early Years (Jan., $14.95 paper) by Mac Bledsoe provides a five-point plan for raising responsible, independent kids. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Adoption (Jan., $18.95 paper) by Chris Adamec is a revised edition and now covers Internet-assisted adoption.
PERIGEE
A reprint of Maverick Mind: A Mother's Story of Solving the Mystery of Her Unreachable, Unteachable, Silent Son (Jan, $15.95 paper) by Cheri Florance with Marin Gazzaniga recounts a mother and speech therapist's treatment of her son. Parenting Your Asperger Child (Feb., $14.95) by Alan Sohn and Cathy Grayson addresses this form of autism. The latest edition of The Out-of-Sync Child (Aug., $14.95 paper) by Carol Stock Kranowitz has been updated; it has sold 300,000 copies since first published in 1998. Your Child's Hearing Loss: What Every Parent Needs to Know (Mar., $15.95) by Debby Waldman with Jackson Roush offers easy-to-understand information about determining whether a child has a hearing impairment. The Family Pharmacist: An A—Z Guide to Children's Illnesses and Medications (Mar., $16.95) by Lisa M. Chavis gives straightforward answers on assessing a child's medical condition. What No One Tells the Mom: Surviving the Early Years of Parenthood with Your Sanity, Your Sex Life, and Your Sense of Humor Intact (Apr., $13.95) by Marg Stark offers wisdom for new mothers. Marialisa Calta addresses the challenges of enjoying dinner as a family in Barbarians at the Plate: Taming and Feeding the Modern American Family (June, $17.95). Say Yes to College: A Practical and Inspirational Guide to Raising College-Bound Kids (Aug., $14.95) by Sharon Chandler and Elizabeth Crane reveals methods for ensuring that any hard-working student can attend college. The title says it all in The Truth About Teens and Sex: An Insider's View of What Teens Are Really Doing, Talking About, and Confused About—and What Parents Can Do to Guide Their Choices (Sept., $TBA) by Sabrina Weill. Yvonne Sanders Butler, the first elementary school principal in the country to ban sugary snack foods and soft drinks at school, offers advice for parents in Healthy Kids, Smart Kids: The Principal-Created, Parent-Tested, Kid-Approved Plan for Sound Bodies and Strong Minds (Sept., $TBA).
PILGRIM PRESS
Wells of Wisdom: Grandparents and Spiritual Journeys (May, $12 paper), edited by Andrew J. Weaver and Carolyn L. Stapleton, features reflections on faith journeys from grandparents.
QUILL DRIVER BOOKS
Help Your Kids Get It Done Right at Home and at School: Building Responsibility and Self-Esteem in Children (May, $19.95) by Donna M. Genett uses fictional identical twins to help parents assist their children in realizing their potential.
RANDOM HOUSE CHILDREN'S
The authors of the Berenstein Bears series cover the elements of child-rearing in The Bear Essentials: Everything Today's Hard-Pressed Parent Needs to Know About Bringing Up Happy, Healthy Kids (Jan., $15.95 paper) by Stan and Jan Berenstain.
RODALE
100 Promises to My Baby (May, $15.95) by Malika Chopra promotes the sacred responsibilities of parenthood in essays, poems and stories. Raising Boys Without Men (Aug., $23.95) by Peggy F. Drexler with Linden Gross offers research showing that female-headed households may be better for boys than households with men. Growing Up Too Soon: The Rimm Report on the Secret World of America's Middle Schoolers (Sept., $23.95) by Sylvia Rimm reveals the results of a survey of more than 5,400 middle schoolers in 18 different states. Spilled Milk (Sept., $12.95) by Andy Steiner offers tales and advice about breastfeeding. The BabyCenter Essential Guide to Pregnancy and Birth (June, $14.95 paper) by Linda Murray, Leah Hennen and Jim Scott with the BabyCenter Editorial Team features many of the elements of the popular BabyCenter Web site. Fit Mom, Fit Family (Aug., $16.95) by Michael Sena with Kirsten Straughan and Tom Sattler (Aug., $16.95 paper) provides a six-week plan for mothers who want to improve their health and that of their families.
ROUTLEDGE
What's love got to do with it? A great deal, says Oxford psychotherapist Sue Gerhardt, as she examines recent discoveries made by neuroscientists, psychologists and biochemists in Why Love Matters: How Affection Shapes a Baby's Brain (Feb., $17.95 paper).
ST. MARTIN'S
Nurturing the Shy Child: Practical Help for Raising Confident and Socially Skilled Kids and Teens (Jan., $23.95) by Barbara G. Markway and Gregory Markway helps parents judge whether a child's shyness is a passing phase or something more. Disease-Proof Your Child: Good Food for Good Health (Aug., $24.95) by Joel Fuhrman, M.D., shows the connection between nutrition and disease prevention.
ST. MARTIN'S/GRIFFIN
The Resistant Learner: Helping Your Child Knock Down the Barriers to School Success (Jan., $14.95 paper) by Lawrence J. Greene shows how to transform the lives of children who learn ineffectually and sabotage themselves in school. Signing Smart for Babies and Toddlers: A Parents' Strategy and Activity Guide (Mar., $15.95 paper) by Michelle Anthony and Reyna Lindert features practical techniques and activities for the latest trend in child development. Raising a Star: The Parent's Guide to Helping Kids Break into Film, Television, or Music (Apr., $13.95 paper) by Nancy Carson with Jacqueline Shannon offers help in breaking a child into the entertainment industry. A doctor and mother of twins provides information for mothers of multiples in Expecting Twins, Triplets or More: A Doctor's Guide to a Healthy and Happy Multiple Pregnancy (Apr., $14.95 paper) by Rachel McClintock Franklin, M.D. Let the Baby Drive: Navigating the Road of New Motherhood (July, $13.95) recounts one woman's journey through the first year of motherhood.
SEAL PRESS
I Wanna Be Sedated: 30 Writers on Parenting Teenagers (Apr., $15.95 paper), edited by Faith Conlon and Gail Hudson, compiles essays by parents about raising teenagers. The Truth Behind the "Mommy Wars": Who Decides What Makes a Good Mother (Apr., $15.95 paper) by Miriam Peskowitz reveals that parents don't want to fight one another—instead they want more options.
SIMON & SCHUSTER
Ready or Not, Here Life Comes (Feb., $26) by Mel Levine, M.D., addresses parents of people aged 17 to 29 who are unprepared for the real world. Boys Will Put You on a Pedestal (So They Can Look Up Your Skirt): A Dad's Advice for Daughters (May, $12.95 paper) by Philip Van Munching features a father's advice to adolescent girls. The author of The Beauty Myth shares her poet/teacher father's philosophy and teachings in The Treehouse: Eccentric Wisdom From My Father on How to Live, Love, and See (May, $24) by Naomi Wolf.
SPARK PRESS
Mojo Mom: Nurturing Your Self While Raising a Family (May, $22.95) by Amy Tiemann teaches women to reclaim their identities within the context of their families.
SQUARE ONE PUBLISHERS
What to Do About Your Bain-Injured Child (Mar., $24.95; $18.95 paper) by Glenn Doman details treatment methods of brain-injured children. How to Teach Your Baby Math (Apr., $22.95; $13.95 paper) by Glenn Doman and Janet Doman offers a daily program for teaching mathematics to young children. How to Teach Your Baby to Read (Apr., $22.95; $13.95 paper) by Glenn Doman and Janet Doman offers a reading program for children to achieve academic success. How to Give Your Baby Encyclopedic Knowledge (May, $22.95; $13.95 paper) by Glenn Doman, Janet Doman and Susan Aisen shows parents how to teach young children about the arts, science and nature. How to Multiply Your Baby's Intelligence (June, $24.95; $14.95 paper) by Glenn Doman and Janet Doman focuses on improving learning potential through a combination of reading, mathematics and problem-solving skills. Massaging Your Baby: The Joy of Touch Therapy (Apr., $15.95 paper) by Elaine Fogel Schneider demonstrates infant massage in words and text. Potty Training Your Baby: A Practical Guide for Easier Toilet Training (June, $9.95 paper) by Katie Warren promises potty training by the age of two. Your Child's First Journey: Finding a Safe and Sure Path Through the Childbirth Experience (Aug., $17.95 paper) by Linda Goldberg, Ginny Brinkley and Janice Kukar features over 200 illustrations and photographs and a step-by-step text.
TAYLOR TRADE PUBLISHING
Stop Medicating, Start Parenting (Jan., $24.95) by David Stein asserts that many teens are being mislabeled and then put on drugs such as Ritalin to alter their behavior. Mom, Inc.: Parenting As If You Mean Business (Apr., $14.95 paper) by Cynthia MacGregor shows women how to use business strategies to run their families.
TEN SPEED PRESS
Furry Logic Parenthood (Mar., $9.95) by Jane Seabrook uses adages and watercolor paintings to provoke smiles.
TEN SPEED/CELESTIAL ARTS
Girls Speak Out: Finding Your True Self (Apr., $10.95) by Andrea Johnston empowers girls to be self-expressive.
WILEY
The Parent's Success Guide to Organizing, edited by H. Dismore, contains information on restoring harmony to the home; …to Managing a Household, edited by H. Dismore, offers solutions to managing money and household duties; …to Baby Names, edited by P. Mourouzis, helps parents select the right names; …to Parenting, edited by S. Blackthorn, helps with diapers, feedings and more; …to Baby Planning (Feb., $12.99 each paper), edited by P. Weverka, covers the essentials of expecting. Baby Massage for Dummies (Mar., $16.99 paper) by Joanne Bagshaw and Ilene Fox introduces a natural way to enhance health and well-being. Baby Names for Dummies (May, $13.99 paper) by Margaret Rose contains more than 5,000 names. Your Baby's First Year for Dummies (July, $19.99 paper) encompasses information on the first year. First Grade Success: Everything You Need to Know to Help Your Child Learn and Second Grade Success... (July, $16.95 each paper) by Amy James introduce a new series.
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Nobody Likes Me, Everybody Hates Me: The Top 25 Friendship Problems and How to Solve Them (Apr., $14.95 paper) by Michele Borba offers answers regarding friendship crises in children's lives. The Minds of Boys: How to Help Our Sons Do Their Best in School and Succeed in Life (Sept., $24.95) by Michael Gurian confronts the crisis in boys' education. Sugar and Spice and No Longer Nice: How We Can Stop Girl's Violence (June, $24.95) by Deborah Prothrow-Smith and Howard R. Spivak offers techniques for confronting physical violence among girls. From China with Love: One Woman's Journey to Motherhood (June, $24.95) by Emily Buchanan offers a personal account of one woman's adoption of a child.
