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
- Karate Kid and The Next Karate Kid
Dr. Kathy’s Movie Picks for Boys
Dr. Kathy’s Movie Picks for Girls
