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SEI 523 Fall 2013 Reading Resource List Melinda Nudd and Michelle Belanger

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The following reading resource list has been compiled for Jane after closely considering the information that she has provided over the course of the semester and, more specifically, during the routines-based assessment. The following reading resources are aimed to provide education, insights and strategies to better help Jane cope with her youngest daughters challenging behaviors as well as her own personal challenges as a single mother.

1. Speaks-Fold, V (2013). Accommodating Different Personalities and Temperaments. Retrieved from: http://www.earlychildhoodnews.com/earlychildhood/article_view.asp x?ArticleID=303

This article considers the variations of temperament in young children and who to accommodate them. By better understanding the expectancies of young children we can successfully provide an appropriate environment that will encourage the flourishing of balanced personalities, more even temperaments and growing curiosity.

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2. Sturm, L. (2004). Temperament in Early Childhood: A Primer for the Perplexed. Zero to Three. Retrieved from: http://main.zerotothree.org/site/DocServer/vol24-4a.pdf

This article published by Zero to Three offers an easy to read overview around the individual differences in how babies and toddlers develop and interact with the world around them. It also considers their emotional states and their social emotional development.

3. Dunlap, G. & Powell, D. (2006). Prevention and Intervention for the Challenging Behaviors of Toddlers and Preschoolers. Infants & Young Children, 19 (1), 25 35. http://depts.washington.edu/isei/iyc/powell_19.1_05.pdf

This article reviews what is currently known about challenging behaviors in toddlers and preschoolers, and then goes on to share a a model of potential prevention and possible intervention. The end goal being to reduce challenging behaviors and ultimately improve the social and emotional well-being of the child.

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4. Mack, C. (2006). The Single Moms Little Book of Wisdom: 42 Tidbits of Wisdom To Help You Survive, Succeed and Stay Strong. New York, NY: iUniverse.

This book provides insight and encouragement for women who are parenting without a partner. It is meant to be motivational and inspirational offering survival tips and success principles that are necessary to succeed, survive and stay strong as a parent particularly a single parent. Given Janes current emotional state, this easy read may provide her with a confidence boost and sense of accomplishment given everything she endures on a day to day basis.

5. Maggio, J. (2012). Kids and the Single Mom: Real-world Guide to Effective Parenting. Stone Mountain, GA: CarePoint Ministries

This is another book that provides insight and encouragement for women who are parenting without a partner. The author was once homeless, had multiple teen pregnancies, was abused and lived for a long time off of welfare and food stamps. Her struggle, and ultimately success, will resonate personally with Jane. The author is also of strong faith in the church, so Jane may relate to this as well.

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6. Bailey, B. (2001). Easy to Love, Difficult to Discipline: The 7 Basic Skills for Turning Conflict into Cooperation. New York, NY: Harper Collins Publishing. This parenting book focuses on both the child and the parent. It digs deep in to the topics of self-control and confidence key areas for Jane and her daughter. Modeling behaviors is a huge theme in the book and something that Jane is already working on. Dr. Bailey teaches a series of linked skills to help families move from turmoil and chaos to peace and tranquility. His book focuses on the 7 Powers for Self-Control to help parents model the behavior they want their kids to follow. These lead to 7 Basic Discipline Skills to help children manage sticky situations at home and at school, which will help your children develop 7 Values for Living, such as integrity, respect, compassion, responsibility, and more.

7. Faber, A. & Mazlish, E. (2012). How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk. New York, NY: Scribner Publishing.

This book focuses on positive and productive communication between parents and children, so it would be very useful for Jane with both of her daughters. This basic philosophy of communication

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is the starting point for parenting in a positive and respectful way versus negative interactions. This is not about being a pushover. Its about showing our kids that we understand where they are and we know where we want them to grow. The next chapters, entitled Engaging Cooperation, Alternatives to Punishment, Encouraging Autonomy, and Freeing Children from Playing Roles, all show some specific ways to lovingly guide in a respectful way. The authors also have an interesting website that offers workshops and soon to sell CDs: http://www.fabermazlish.com/

8. Weissbluth, M. (1999). Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child. New York, NY: Ballentine Books.

Proper sleep and rest is crucual to every child's health, growth and development emotionally and physically. Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child outlines proven strategies that ensure good, healthy sleep for every age. Jane should focus specifically on the chapters that focus on the ages 12 months through 24 months given her current daughters age. This book specifically advises parents dealing with unique sleep problems (like Jane) and offers step-bystep strategies and tips to solve them.

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9. Ferber, Richard, M.D. (2006). Solve Your Childs Sleep Problems. New York, N.Y: Fireside Books.

Dr. Ferber know for his controversial theory of letting infants cry it out, however he also has some useful theories for children up to adolescence. In this newly revised book, Dr. Ferber identifies a wide variety of sleep problems in children and provides practical strategies and a how-to approach for solving such difficulties as falling asleep, night fears, nighttime awakening, and irregular sleep patterns. Included in the revision is also a chapter on co-sleeping, which I think would be directly beneficial to Jane in her situation with Sarah, waking up in the night so many times. At the very least this book could possibly provide guidance for Jane to determine if Sarahs sleep problems warrant a visit to a doctor that specializes in sleep issues with children. This book can be loaned out for free from Maine Health Resource Center and they also provided some names and number for doctors Jane can see, which will also be given to Jane in case she feels this needs to be explored.

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10. Gavin, Mary, M.D. (Jan 2011). All About Sleep. Retrieved from: http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/sleep/sleep.html

This is a wonderful online, easy to read article from kidshealth.org. It talks about different ages and how much sleep each age group requires. This is a nice site because it also can link to other resources about sleep and other problems. The site does not give really specific answers on how to help with sleep issues, but does give a general overview of how important sleep is. Hopefully Jane can determine how serious Sarahs sleep irregularity is and how it is affecting the whole family.

11. Boyse, Kyla. R.N. (Nov 2010). University of Michigan: Your Child Development And Behavior Resources: Sleep Problems. Retrieved from: http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/sleep.htm#wake

Another general resource for Jane to read. This website has a great Do and Dont list as well as a list of reasons Sarah might be having difficulty sleeping. After the list is an explanation of each issue, which gives a deeper understanding of each reason. Again this would be trial and error, but give Jane some tips and hints that she can use immediately.

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