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Editor, Erica Jorgensen FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * What We're Reading: "Positive Discipline for Single Parents," "Victory in Our Schools," "The *New* Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes" * Parenting & Families Bestsellers: "See Jane Win," "The Fourteen Friends' Guide to Eldercaring," "Baby Bargains" * New in Paperback: "She's Had a Baby--And I'm Having a Meltdown," "When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets or Quads," "Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way" * Coming Soon: "Connecting with Our Children," "The Family Nutrition Book," "What's Going On in There?" WHAT WE'RE READING ****************** "Positive Discipline for Single Parents: A Practical Guide to Raising Children Who Are Responsible, Respectful, and Resourceful" by Jane Nelsen, Ed.D, Cheryl Erwin, M.D., and Carol Delzer, J.D. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0761520112/entertainmentsit Filled with child-positive approaches to problem-solving, "Positive Discipline for Single Parents" is one of the few truly helpful references on the topic. It covers all the thorny issues, including how to face the challenges presented by the children's other parent and how to help your child handle your dating and sex life. "Victory in Our Schools: We CAN Give Our Children Excellent *Public* Education" by Major General John Stanford http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0553379747/entertainmentsit The late Seattle schools superintendent liked to quote Proverbs: "Where there is no vision, the people perish." His vision and canny leadership skills transformed the public schools into something everyone in the city could be proud of, and "Victory" is his sobering and inspiring guide for parents and educators who'd like to do the same in their own communities. "The *New* Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes" by the American Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0684826607/entertainmentsit Getting dinner on the table is hard enough, but when even one family member has diabetes, it can be a nightmare. With more than 400 recipes, "The *New* Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes" proves that diabetics don't have to live on carrot sticks, rice cakes, and sugar-free yogurt to keep glucose levels in check. PARENTING & FAMILIES BESTSELLERS ******************************** "See Jane Win: The Rimm Report on How 1,000 Girls Became Successful Women" by Dr. Sylvia Rimm with Dr. Sarah Rimm-Kaufman and Dr. Ilonna Rimm http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0517706660/entertainmentsit Dr. Sylvia Rimm raised two girls who became a psychologist and a pediatric oncologist, respectively. Armed with her personal know-how, along with data from extensive research, she offers 20 guidelines for raising healthy, happy daughters who succeed in both their professional and personal lives. "The Fourteen Friends' Guide to Eldercaring: Inspiration, Shared Experiences, Practical Advice, Space for Your Thoughts" by Fourteen Friends, LLC http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1892123088/entertainmentsit As seen on the "Today" show, these 14 women, who've kept in touch since high school, are now each caring for aging parents. They've recorded their collective eldercaring knowledge in this priceless guide to one of the most difficult tasks anyone will ever face. "Baby Bargains: Secrets to Saving 20 Percent to 50 Percent on Baby Furniture, Equipment, Clothes, Toys, Maternity Wear, and Much, Much More!" by Denise and Alan Fields http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1889392049/entertainmentsit You've got that college education to start saving for. The Fieldses would make Ralph Nader proud with their savvy consumer advice for new moms and dads. NEW IN PAPERBACK **************** "She's Had a Baby--And I'm Having a Meltdown: What Every New Father Needs to Know About Marriage, Sex, and Diapers" by James Douglas Barron http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/068816823X/entertainmentsit A witty survival guide for new fathers that's filled with more than 250 sanity-saving tips. "When You're Expecting Twins, Triplets or Quads: A Complete Resource" by Dr. Barbara Luke and Tamara Eberlein http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0060957239/entertainmentsit A reassuring, articulate guide that includes a proven nutrition plan to maximize your babies' birth weights. "Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce the Sandcastles Way" by M. Gary Neuman with Patricia Romanowski http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0679778012/entertainmentsit A powerful program for helping kids ages 6 to 17 learn how not to blame themselves for their parents' divorce. COMING SOON *********** "Connecting with Our Children: Guiding Principles for Parents in an Uncertain World" by Roberta M. Gilbert http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0471347868/entertainmentsit Publication date: September 10, 1999 "The Family Nutrition Book" by William Sears, M.D., and Martha Sears, R.N. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0316777153/entertainmentsit Publication date: September 1, 1999 "What's Going On in There?: How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life" by Lise Eliot, Ph.D. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0553102745/entertainmentsit Publication date: August 31, 1999 ****** You'll find more great books, articles, excerpts, and interviews in Amazon.com's Parenting & Families section at Parenting & Families
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