Guiding the Gifted Child: A Practical Source for Parents and Teachers

Authors: James T. Webb, Elizabeth A. Meckstroth & Stephanie S. Tolan
 
"Guiding the Gifted Child is probably one of the best general guides in relation to giftedness that I have read so far. . ."
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Perfectionism: What's Bad about Being Too Good?: What's Bad About Being Too Good? (Dream It! Do It!)   

Authors: Miriam Adderholt and Jan Goldberg

"Perfectionism, What’s Bad about being Too Good is the second most important book after Guiding the Gifted child that I have read on my journey of raising gifted children. . . "
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The Difficult Child

Author: Stanley Turecki                                         

"Offers reassurance and advice to parents of temperamental children.. It shows you how to identify the behaviour patterns and conflict situations and pinpoint and cope with specific difficulties." For childred aged 2-6. As recommended by Bixi.

Confident Children: Help Children Feel Good About Themselves                                                                            

Author: Gael Lindenfield

"Self esteem, confidence and happiness. How to encourage children to fulfil their potential and grow to become confident adults. And how to avoid the fine line between confidence , arrogance and precociousness." As recommended by Bixi.

The Secret of Happy Children: A Guide for Parents             

Author: Steve Biddulph

" A humorous read. This book helps the reader to understand exactly what is going on in your child's mind and what you can do about it. I found it particularly helpful in identifying what exact feelings my child was experiencing at a given time. Age 4-12." As recommended by Bixi.

I'm Okay, You're a Brat!: Setting the Priorities Straight and Freeing You from the Guilt and Mad Myths of Parenthood

Author: Susan Jeffers

"I first asked myself the question "Where did I go wrong?" when my first child was less than two years old!  This was quickly followed by the thought "I haven't really had time to go wrong yet!!! So maybe it's not me, or at least not just me!". . .
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How to Do Homework without Throwing Up

Author: Trevor Romain

"The reason How to do Homework Without Throwing Up was on my book shelves is probably obvious.  My young lady really couldn’t see the point of homework.  (And being totally honest, I only see the point in very small amounts of homework, and some days off altogether) but I don’t make the rules! ". . .
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The Explosive Child

Author: Ross W. Greene