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Finding Lucy / by Fernandes, Eugenie,1943-author,illustrator.;
"Lucy is happy painting the color of laughter in her garden, but loses her way when she follows feedback from a series of animal critics. With wise encouragement from her cat, Lucy finds her authentic self in her work again and painting is rewarding once more."
Subjects: Children's stories.; Fiction.; Juvenile works.; Picture books.; Picture books.; Painting; Painting; Art criticism; Self-confidence in children; Friendship; Animals; Painting; Painting; Art criticism; Self-confidence in children; Friendship; Animals; JUVENILE FICTION / Art & Architecture.; JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship.; JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General.; Animals.; Art criticism.; Friendship.; Painting.; Painting; Self-confidence in children.;

13 things mentally strong parents don't do : raising self-assured children and training their brains for a life of happiness, meaning, and success / by Morin, Amy.;
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses.LSC
Subjects: Parenting.; Child rearing.; Self-confidence in children.;

The Garnett girls : a novel / by Moore, Georgina,author.;
While their mother entertains lovers and friends in her cottage on the Isle of Wight, refusing to ever speak of her painful past, sisters Rachel, Imogen, and Sasha find her silence keeping them from finding true happiness, in a novel that asks whether children can ever be free from the mistakes of their parents.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Families; Family secrets; Interpersonal relations; Man-woman relationships; Mothers and daughters;

Where in the world [sound recording] / by Penner, Fred.;
Where in the world -- Heartbeat -- Happy -- Fishin' -- Rain -- Saskatoon berry pie -- Home is where the heart is -- Fit -- Grandma's quilt -- The new cat came back -- Where in the world (reprise)Fred Penner, vocals, guitar ; with acc. musicians and vocalists.LSC
Subjects: Children's songs;
© p2013., Linus Entertainment,

Childfree by choice : the movement redefining family and creating a new age of independence / by Blackstone, Amy,author.; Blackstone, Lance,writer of afterword.;
Includes bibliographical references."From Dr. Amy Blackstone, childfree woman, co-creator of the blog "we're {not} having a baby," and nationally recognized expert on the childfree choice comes a definitive investigation into the history and current growing movement of adults choosing to forgo parenthood: what it means for our society, economy, environment, perceived gender roles, and legacies, and how understanding and supporting all types of families can lead to positive outcomes for parents, non-parents, and children alike"--
Subjects: Childfree choice.;

Lonely in Happy Town / by Mielke, Kristopher,author.;
"In Kristopher Mielke's romance set in the world of gaming, a lonely teen works nights at a convenience store, only coming alive in the game Happy Town ... but he soon finds himself crushing on the same girl in both places. Juggling the complexities of his feelings, he must confront the blurred lines between fantasy and reality while navigating his own identity. As he embarks on a journey of self-discovery, he faces the challenge of bridging the gap between his two worlds."--
Subjects: Bisexual fiction.; Queer fiction.; Young adult fiction.; Novels.; Bisexual teenagers; Children of divorced parents; Interpersonal relations; Video games; Bisexual teenagers; Children of divorced parents; Interpersonal relations; Video games;

10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World : How Parents Can Stop Smartphones, Social Media, and Gaming from Taking Over Their Children's Lives. by Twenge, Jean M.;
Jean M. Twenge returns with a concrete and accessible guide to raising resilient, successful, happy children in a time of overwhelming technological intrusion. '10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World' equips parents with the tools to combat not just immediate harms such as online bullying but also helps to nurture essential life skills, preparing kids and teens to become autonomous adults. From the author of 'Generations'.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Life Stages / Teenagers; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / General; PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health;

Stressed out! : solutions to help your child manage and overcome stress / by Richey, Mary Anne,1947-; Forgan, James W.;
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses.Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Principles of stress. Put stress on your parenting agenda -- Stressed, anxious, or both? -- Helpful versus harmful stress -- Perception of stressors -- Minimize negative stress -- Stress is everywhere. Stress in school -- Stress in the community -- Stress in the family -- Stress busters. Protection from stress -- Yoga, mindfulness, and meditation -- Seeking a happy, balanced life -- Conclusion -- References -- About the authors.LSC
Subjects: Stress in children.; Child rearing.; Parent and child.;

Summer according to Humphrey [sound recording] / by Birney, Betty G.; Dufris, William.;
Read by William Dufris.In the sixth installment of the Humphreyville series, the kids of Room 26, Ms. Mac, Og the frog, and everyone's favorite hamster, Humphrey, are heading to Camp Happy Hollow for summer break. As Humphrey embarks on this new adventure, he finds himself wondering if the great outdoors is much too wild for this classroom pet.
Subjects: Children's audiobooks.; Camps; Hamsters;
© p2010., Penguin Audio,

Raising cooperative kids : proven practices for a connected, happy family / by Forgatch, Marion Sue.; Patterson, Gerald R.; Friend, Tim.;
Introduction: cooperation makes it happen -- Imagine -- Follow my directions -- Accentuate the positive -- Oceans of emotions -- I walk the line -- Stop, look, listen -- We can work it out -- Someone to watch over me -- Teach your children well -- United we stand -- We are family.LSC
Subjects: Cooperativeness in children.; Parenting.; Child rearing.; Parent and child.;

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