"How To" Books - Nurture Happy Kids Wise Highs:How to Thrill, Chill, & Get Away from It All Without Alcohol or Other Drugs by Alex J. Packer, Pamela Espeland from Midwest Book Review Wise Highs: How To Thrill, Chill, And Get Away From It All Without Alcohol Or Other Drugs by Alex J. Packer (President and CEO of FCD Educational Services, Inc.) is a thoroughly "reader accessible" and invaluable reference for practical, fun, innovative, and healthy explorations into living a life free of alcohol or other mind altering drugs. Introducing the reader to over 150 creative, legal, playful, and insightful "highs", Wise Highs acts as an educational and informative compendium for teens with everything from tips for breathing highs, to exercise highs, help with physical pains, and a collection of Zen and Zen-oriented information. Wise Highs is very strongly recommended to all teens, and their parents who are searching for a positive, knowledgeable guide to a good time.   What All Children Want Their Parents to Know: 12 Steps to Raising Happy Kids by Diana Loomans Book Description Beloved author Diana Loomans provides another great book to help parents connect with and lovingly raise their children. Focusing on 12 key childrearing lessons based on insight from children themselves.Each chapter opens with a child's statement of what he or she needs and wants from a parent. Then, using inspiring and heartwarming examples from her personal experience and from her many years educating children, Loomans shows how each statement reflects an important parenting principle. Practical advice and playful, easy-to-do exercises round out each chapter, helping parents work each idea into their individual approach.   Playful Parenting by Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D An exciting new approach to raising children that will: Nuture Close Connections Solve Behavior Problems Encourage Confidence   Humor, Play & Laughter: Stress-Proofing Life with Your Kids by Joseph A. Michelli, Ph.D. A reviewer writes: "Though childless, I found Dr. Joseph Michelli's book "Humor, Play & Laughter" a highly entertaining read. I was particulary impressed with the "Activities" sections, which lacked the boring exercises found in other such books, replacing them with humor and joy. Dr. Michelli possess a fantastic sense of humor and fun - and nowhere does this stand out more than in the Chapters themselves. His treatment and respect for children as little people was very moving. The book kept me rolling. A reading MUST for caring parents, and those working with children."   The Minds of Boys Saving Our Sons from Falling Behind in School & Life by Michael Gurian & Kathy Stevens from a reader page 76-77 Ten Strategies to Promote Attachment The Circle of Embrace for a Child's Growing Brain # 6. Enthusiasm Infuse your interaction with joy, enthusiasm and the pleasure of being together... The feeling of joy is often directed through the temporal lobe of the brain, and the development of that lobe helps a great deal with later enthusiasm for learning.     The Book of New Family Traditions by Meg Cox from a reader This book is filled with so many wonderful ideas it's actually uplifting to read. And as you do, you get the feeling that no matter how busy your life is, there's a family ritual that's just right for you. If you want to discover simple, practical things you can do to enhance the texture of your relationships with your children, this is the book to buy. Meg Cox's creativity, vision, and committment to families ring through on every page.     Nurturing Your Teenager' Soul by Mimi Doe from a reader "The best part, so far, for me are the author's real stories and the Parents Check in Questions."   10 Principles for Spiritual Parenting by Mimi Doe from a reader "I loved this book. It is such a positive, upbeat way to be a parent. The ideas and examples are very "doable" for me and I'm a busy mom. These authors have done a great job. I highly recommend this book. The conversations starters worked with my nine year old son. Just bought the book last week and I've already purchased three more copies for my friends. Very excellent!"