• What’s Going On in There? How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life…by Lise Elliot, Ph.D. This comprehensive book examines brain development from conception to age six. It is both fascinating and practical – a must read for all parents interested in understanding the influence of genetics and environment. Published by Bantam Books and available through most book stores. ($19.00)
• If Only We’d Known…by Margaret
Sassé Out of Print
This book is quick and easy to read. It clearly outlines
the connection between early childhood milestones
and later school success. This is the BEST book I
have read on this topic! A MUST for all parents and
teachers. ($14.95) from Optometric Extension Program
in California (see phone number below)
• Tomorrow’s Children: For Parents…by Margaret Sassé
This book was published in 2002 and is written in a concise and entertaining manner. In it the author shares the wisdom she has gained from a lifetime dedicated to nurturing child development. Available from the Optometric Extension Program in California. (see phone number below)
• The Ladder Of Learning Video Series
– The Importance of Being An Infant, One,
Two, Three, Four
This series of 5 video tapes was produced in Australia
and clearly demonstrates the vital stages of early
childhood movement and how they relate to later academic
learning. Each tape is 45 minutes long and is PACKED
with information. The price for the series is $250
and worth every penny!
Optometric Extension Program and OEP Foundation
(800) 424-8070
II. Behavior and Discipline
• Toddlers: Love and Logic Parenting for Early
Childhood by Jim Fay and Foster W. Cline, M.D.
These 2 audiocassette tapes are available from the
Love and Logic Institute in Colorado. The tapes outline
how even young children’s behavior can be shaped
by their understanding of cause and effect. They also
have tapes and seminars targeting older children.
Call (800) 338-4065 for information.
• Rudolph Dreikurs – he has several books
utilizing the concept of natural and logical consequences.
• Positive Discipline for Preschoolers by Jane Nelsen, Cheryl Erwin, Roslyn Duffy This book will provide you with some
worthwhile tools to help you be the kind of parent you would like to be.Best
of all...it addresses the challenges faced everyday by parents of preschoolers.
• High Risk: Children Without a Conscience
by Dr. Ken Magid and Carole McKelvey.
This publication stresses the importance of attachment
and the development of conscience along with other
socio-emotional issues. Available from bookstores
or K. M. Productions, Inc. at (303) 988-9422.
• Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent
World by H. Stephen Glenn and Jane Nelsen, Ed.D.
This book outlines seven building blocks for developing
capable young people.
III. Health
• No More Ritalin by Dr. Mary Ann Block.
Don’t be sidetracked by the title. This is an
excellent book for all parents concerned about the
health of their child. This book is also easy to read.
Other books by Dr. Block that are “must”
reading for the educated parent are entitled “No
More Amoxicillin” and “No more Antibiotics.”
You can get these through your local bookstore or
from The Block Center at 1-888-DR BLOCK. Web site:
www.blockcenter.com
IV. Education
• Science Experiences for the Early Childhood
Years by Jean Harlan & Mary S. Rivkin
This is the BEST science instruction book I have ever
seen. We have used it since we started The da Vinci
School in 1987. The authors combine science with all
other subject areas. Great experiments taught with
an integrated approach. Useful from age 3 years through
4th grade.
Sixth Edition was printed in 1996; first edition was
in 1976.
ISBN: 0-02-350180-4 Prentice-Hall Publishing in Englewood
Cliffs, NJ
A Simon and Schuster Company.
