Nurture

A book review of Nurture: How to raise kids who love food, their bodies and themselves by Heidi Schauster, MS, RD, CEDS-S, SEP Stars: ***** Hummingbird Press (2024)Self-Help185 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Confused about the conflicting recommendations about… Read More »

Boys Adrift

A book review of Boys Adrift: The Five Factors Driving the Growing Epidemic of Unmotivated Boys and Underachieving Young Men by Dr. Leonard Sax, MD, PhD. Stars: ***** Basic Books (2016)Parenting352 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Something is happening to boys today. From kindergarten to college, American boys are, on average, less… Read More »

Hints and Tips for Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

A book review of Hints and Tips for Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Useful Strategies for Home, School and the Community by Dion E. Betts and Nancy J. Patrick Stars: ** Jessica Kingsley Publishers (2008)Parenting188 pages Summary: If you have a child on the autism spectrum who struggles with the challenges of daily life,… Read More »

Homeschooling The Child With Autism

A book review of Homeschooling The Child With Autism: Answers to the Top Questions Parents and Professionals Ask by Patricia Schetter and Kandis Lighthall Stars: **** Jossey-Bass (2009)Special Needs/Homeschooling288 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: This practical, highly accessible guide answers parents’ and professionals’ questions about teaching children with autism spectrum disorders at… Read More »

Childhood Unplugged

A book review of Childhood Unplugged: Practical Advice to Get Kids Off Screens and Find Balance by Katherine Johnson Martinko Stars: **** New Society Publishers (2022)Parenting176 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Screens are everywhere. Children spend an average of… Read More »

Power, Beauty and Legitimacy of Adolescence

A book review of Power, Beauty and Legitimacy of Adolescence: Understanding the teenage years by Susan Jane Broda Tamburi Stars: **** Clink Street (2019)Parenting168 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Power, Beauty and Legitimacy of Adolescence. Understanding the teenage years,… Read More »

How to Raise a Wild Child

A book review of How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature by Scott D. Sampson Stars: **** Mariner Books (2016)Nature Education352 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: By the beloved and wildly popular host of the PBS Kids show Dinosaur Train, here is the book… Read More »