Dr. Warshak's Bookshelf on
Divorce, Child Custody, and Parenting
The Bookshelf is divided into three areas (click to access):
Bookshelf for Children
Bookshelf for Parents
Bookshelf for Mental Health Professionals and Attorneys
The list is not comprehensive; neither are the comments following each title. But I hope to give some idea of why I like each book, and why I think you might find it helpful. Clicking on the Amazon link does not obligate you to buy the book. You will be taken to amazon.com where you can read a description of the book and then either order it or not.
Between Parent and Child by Dr. Haim G. Ginott
Of all the books on child-rearing that I've read — and I've read quite a lot — this is my favorite. Ginott writes in an entertaining and easy style. He shows how to understand and communicate with children in a manner that fosters self-acceptance and builds true character and self-esteem. The principles of communication are equally applicable to adults. Ginott's ideas have spawned many books on the importance of empathy. But his was the first.
