Mr. Herbst's Booklist

Parent Talk: How to Talk to Your Children by Chick Moorman
Reading Level: Easy
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The Confident Child: Raising Children to Believe in Themselves by Terri Apter
Reading Level: Average
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Healing Your Grieving Heart for Kids by Alen Wolfelt, Ph.D.
Reading Level: Easy
100 practical ideas that provide simple advice and activities for children after a death. This book will help a child mourn in ways that feel comfortable for them.

Overcoming Dyslexia: A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level by Sally Shaywitz M.D.
Reading Level: Challenging
This book is about reading: An extraordinary ability, peculiarly human and yet distinctly unnatural.
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10 Days to a Less Distracted Child by Jeffrey Bernstein, Ph.D.
Reading Level: Average
Get kids to listen without raising your voice. Build confidence, social skills and self-esteem. Reduce distraction for the long run.

Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents (Revised Edition) by Russell Barkely
Reading Level: Average This is an incredibly thorough and educational book. Barkeley is a pioneer in research on ADHD and a genuine authority.

The ADD & ADHD Answer Book: Professional Answers to 275 of the Top Questions Parents Ask by Susan Ashley
Reading Level: Average
Basic information on ADHD, educational rights, and tips for modifying the home for children with ADHD.

The Organized Student: Teaching Children the Skills for Success in School and Beyond by Donna Goldberg

Asperger's Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals by Tony Attwood
Reading Level: Average
Tony Attwood's guide will assist parents and professionals with the identification, treatment and care of both children and adults with Asperger's Syndrome. The book provides a description and analysis of the unusual characteristics of the syndrome and practical strategies to reduce those that are most conspicuous or debilitating.
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Freeing Your Child from Anxiety by Tamar E. Chansky
Reading Level: Average
If you are the parent of one of the millions of children with worry and anxiety: help is on the way. Anxiety is the number one mental health challenge facing our children today. Fortunately, there is good news for these kids and the parents who suffer along with them - anxiety disorders are also the most treatable mental health condition. With the powerful cognitive-behavioral treatments now available, there has never been more hope for anxious children's bright future.

Overcoming Your Child's Shyness and Social Anxiety by Cathy Creswell and Lucy Willetts
Reading Level: Average
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When My Worries Get Too Big! A Relaxation Book for Children Who Live with Anxiety by Kari Dunn Buron
Reading Level: Easy
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