Favorite Resources for Youth

Favorite Books for Elementary-Aged Youth

  • Confessions of a Former Bully by Trudy Ludwig (2010)
  • Great Books for Boys: More Than 600 Books to Inspire Today’s Boys and Tomorrow’s Men by Kathleen Odean (1998)
  • Great Books for Girls: More Than 600 Books to Inspire Today’s Girls and Tomorrow’s Women by Kathleen Odean (2002)
  • Friendship: How to Make, Keep, and Grow Your Friendships by New Moon Books Girls Editorial Board
  • Have You Filled a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids by Carol McCloud (2006)
  • I’m Sorry by Trudy Ludwig (2006)
  • Just Kidding by Trudy Ludwig (2006)
  • Secret of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman (1991). Addresses bullying with courage and love.
  • Sports by New Moon Books Girls Editorial Board
  • Take the Time: Mindfulness for Kids by Maud Roegiers (2010)
  • Too Perfect by Trudy Ludwig (2009)
  • Trouble Talk by Trudy Ludwig (2008)

Favorite Books for Middle- and High-School Youth

  • Boys, Girls & Other Hazardous Materials by Rosalind Wiseman (2010)
  • Bullies are a Pain in the Brain by Trevor Romain (1997)
  • Cliques, Phonies, & Other Baloney by Trevor Romain (1998)
  • Confessions of a Former Bully by Trudy Ludwig (2010)
  • The Curse of the Good Girl: Raising Authentic Girls with Courage and Confidence by Rachel Simmons (2010)
  • Fighting Invisible Tigers: A Stress Management Guide For Teens by Earl Hipp (2008)
  • Keeping Ahead in School: A Student’s Book About Learning Abilities and Learning Disorders by Mel Levine MD (1990)
  • The Kid’s Guide to Social Action: How to Solve the Social Problems You Choose and Turn Creative Thinking into Positive Action by Barbara Lewis (1998)
  • The Kid’s Volunteering Book by Arlene Erlbach (1998)
  • Kids With Courage: True Stories About Young People Making a Difference by Barbara Lewis (1992)
  • Odd Girl Speaks Out by Rachel Simmons (2004). Fantastic book to help your middle and high school girl understand the dynamics of relational aggression (gossip, silent treatment, exclusion).
  • Perfectionism: What’s Bad About Being so Good by Jan Goldberg (1992)
  • Queen Bees and WannaBees by Rosalind Wiseman (2002)
  • The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make by Sean Covey (2006)
  • The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey (1998)
  • Stick Up For Yourself! Every Kid’s Guide to Personal Power and Positive Self Esteem by Gershen Kaufman and Lev Raphael (1999)
  • The Teenage Liberation Handbook: How to Quit School and Get a Real Life and Education by Grace Llewellyn (1998)
  • What Do You Stand For? A Kid’s Guide to Building Character by Barbara A. Lewis (1999)
  • You Don’t Even Know Me: Stories and Poems About Boys by Sharon G. Flake (2010)

Magazines and Web Sites

  • Girls Inc.: Girls Inc.’s Web site offers online activities that guide girls through goal-setting processes, interviews with accomplished women and girls, and educational and career planning services. www.girlsinc-online.org
  • Teen Voices: Magazine written by, for and about teenaged and young women. www.teenvoices.com
  • New Moon Girls: A Safe, Creative, and Positive World for Girls:
    New Moon Girls is an online community where girls create and share poetry, artwork, videos, and more–all in a fully moderated, educational environment designed to build self-esteem and positive body image. www.newmoon.com (for girls 8-14)
  • Rachel Simmons’ Blog: Noted author and “girl expert” Rachel Simmons has a great blog that focuses on the lives of pre-teen and teenaged girls. www.rachelsimmons.com

Dr. Kathy’s Movie Picks to Watch with Your Kids

  • Bad News Bears
  • Breaking Away
  • Chariots of Fire
  • Cutting Edge
  • Field of Dreams
  • Finding Forester
  • Jerry Maguire
  • Karate Kid and The Next Karate Kid
  • Remember the Titans
  • Rudy

Dr. Kathy’s Movie Picks for Boys

  • Basketball Diaries
  • Coach Carter
  • Hoop Dreams
  • Hoosiers

Dr. Kathy’s Movie Picks for Girls

  • Annie O
  • Bend It Like Beckham
  • Blue Crush
  • Gracie
  • A League of Their Own
  • Million Dollar Baby