Establishing friendships is hard enough for young girls, but maintaining them can be tougher. “OUR FRIENDSHIP RULES,” by Peggy Moss and Dee Dee Tardif, is a book about a girl who makes a mistake and her friend’s ability to forgive. Every girl from 7-12 should read it. Purchase a copy for $16.95 at www.amazon.com.
Local parenting mentor Pam Leo writes about parenting through connection instead of coercion, through love instead of fear in “CONNECTION PARENTING.” This book helps parents develop a strong, healthy parent-child bond necessary to a child’s development. Purchase a $14 copy at www.connectionparenting.com where you’ll also find information about local workshops and parenting assistance.
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On www.kidshealth.org you’ll find sections for parents, kids and teens. The parents section offers information about general health, infections, emotions and behavior, growth and development, positive parenting and more. The kids section offers information on dealing with feelings, staying healthy, a glossary of medical terms, kid’s recipes and more. The teens section offers information about teen bodies, minds, sexual health, drugs and alcohol, school and jobs, staying safe and more. The site is thorough and even offers a Spanish option.