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Explores basic safety rules for daily living, including tips for crossing the street, riding a bicycle, dressing appropriately for the weather, swimming, and getting help in an emergency.

Describes the 1-2-3 Magic method of discipline for managing the behavior of children ages two to twelve, explaining exactly what to do, what not to do, what to say, and what not to say in a variety of common problem situations, and looking at techniques for handling more serious difficulties.

Offers a program for parents and teachers to teach children the skills of optimism needed to combat depression.

Discusses the reality and the myths about boys, growing up in America, and the problems boys face.

Presents advice for parents on handling children with quick tempers, explaining how to anticipate and lessen the behavior and teach one's child the skills necessary to handle frustration adaptively and become more flexible, socially and emotionally.

Traces the history and traditions of North American Indians in child rearing.

Examines the role of parents as educators, suggesting ways to support a child's early reading and writing attempts, describing methods to decipher math expectations, and offering advice on what teachers want to see in children's book reports; and including advice on home-based instruction in imagination and manners.

Presents ways to reduce the antagonism between siblings, covering such topics as communication, comparisons, sibling roles, fights, the past, and times when the parents are not home.

A guide book for teenage fathers filled with quotations from actual teen dads about their situations; provides advice on various topics including newborn care, discipline, gang involvement, relationships with the mother and her parents, and the child's future.

A republication of the 1964 biography in which the author describes her experiences raising her children in a segregated world in which African-Americans were legally second-class citizens.

The author issues a challenge to America's leaders, teachers, parents, grandparents, and the faith community to help break down the barriers of poverty, illiteracy, and violence and provide a better future for children.

Presents a comprehensive history of American childhood from the sinful creatures early Puritans perceived them to be to the farms and factories of the nineteenth century and war years of the twentieth century and examines their development and influence on the nation.

Explores the issues surrounding homeschooling. Presents diversity of opinion on the topic, including both conservative and liberal points of view in an even balance.

Describes how to be safe in a neighborhood whether bicycling, playing, going to school, or using the phone.

Presents hundreds of practical ideas for parents, schools, communities, and congregations on how to equip young people with the positive assests they need to succeed.