December 2006 "Teens In Charge: Building Communities"

November 2006 "Honoring Grief: The Real Journey"

    List of books recommended by KARA for bereaved families and parents.

    Books for the youngest (click here for a full list)

     Books for teens (click here for a full list)

    Books on Bereavement (click here for a full list)

    Books for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals (click here for a full list)

    Books on Suicide (click here for a full list)

In addition, KARA invites the community to post book reviews on their website http://www.kara-grief.org/Books.htm

For more information on Rev. Sally and David Brown’s Award-Winning Book A Biography of  Mrs. Marty Mann: The First Lady of Alcoholics Anonymous go to www.sallyanddavidbrown.com

October 2006 "Haunted House Fever: Contagious To Community"

        http://www.terrorsyndicate.com/
        http://www.halloweenmonsterlist.info/
        http://www.deathstudios.com
        http://www.nightmarefactory.com/

The Fairmeadow Haunted House is located at Fairmeadow Elementary School in Palo Alto, California.

        500 East Meadow Dr. | Palo Alto, CA 94306 | (650) 856-0845

September 2006 "Fathers Guilt: Dads Find Balance"

1. The Un-vicious cycle, by Shana McLean Moore
2. Len Filpu's article in Newsweek magazine
3. Caffeinated Ponderings on Life, Laughter & Lattes, by Shana McLean Moore
   www.caffeinatedponderings.com

July 2006 "Marathon Mothers Combining Passion and Family"

1. Silicon Valley Moms Blog www.svmomsblog.com  
2. The Runner’s High Award-Winning Film www.runnershighfilm.com

June 2006 "Enjoying The Goody Bag: Traveling With Kids"

1. For fun, crafty and educational travel kits and toys please visit www.klutz.com.  Genevieve’s favorites for kids include: Velvet Art, Friendship Bracelets, Shrinky Dinks Book, Totally Tape, Potholders Book, Origami, Tissue Flowers, Nail Art, Paper Stained Glass, and Balloon Animals.
2. For extensive arts and craft supplies such as beads, paints, scrapbook items, wooden object, fabric markers and fabric bags for kids and adults, go to www.michaels.com. You can locate the store closest to you.
3. For Nancy Cassidy’s Award-Winning Kids and Folk music such as: KidsSongs 1, KidsSongs 2, KidsSongs Sleepyheads, KidsSongs Jubilee, Nancy Cassidy: You Reel Me In, Nancy Cassidy: Night Skies, Nancy Cassidy: Pocketbook Romance, go to www.nancycassidymusic.com

Nancy's music is now available on iTunes.
                  Night Skies
                  Pocketbook Romance
                  You Reel Me In

For international and/or credit card orders you can purchase Nancy’s Kids Music from Klutz at www.klutz.com. Nancy’s Original Folk Music is available for international and/or credit card orders through CD Baby, and through Best Buy. You Reel Me In is also available through Amazon.com; all other original folk music is available through us or CD Baby. If you have additional questions, please contact Nancy Cassidy. Phone/Fax: 650/856-8731  Email: twittertwatter@hotmail.com

4. Let Captain Kirk show you the beauty and thrill of San Francisco Bay Sailing. Go to www.sfbaysail.com. 'Flying Tiger' is a beautifully maintained yacht and sails very well in all conditions.  Flying Tiger is based in Sausalito with easy access to the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Angel Island and the San Francisco waterfront.  Each trip can be as exciting, relaxing or romantic as you want.  You can participate in sailing the boat or simply enjoy the ride.  

April 2006 "Red Flags Pointing To Troubled Teens"

1. Adult Counseling Services (ACS) – http://www.acs-teens.org/
   1. Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) is a non-profit agency that has been helping teens and families on the Peninsula for 30 years. ACS provides a range of services including Caravan House, a group home for teenage girls, counseling at area secondary schools, and outpatient substance abuse treatment.
   2. ACS’s Links to other useful sites for teens and parents re teen issues and health: go to http://www.acs-teens.org/links.htm
2. Adolescent Drug Counseling – can email Bat-Ami Kleijner with questions at batami@4lunas.org

March 2006 "Getting Your Head In The Game With Tweens & Teens"

1. Get Out of My Life, but First Could You Drive Me & Cheryl to the Mall: A Parent's Guide to the New Teenager, Revised and Updated
   by Anthony E. Wolf

2. WHY Do They Act That Way? : A Survival Guide to the Adolescent Brain for You and Your Teen by David Walsh, Nat Bennett

3. Parenting your out-of-control Teenager by Scott P. Sells, PhD.

4. Positive Discipline for Teenagers by Jane Nelsen, Ed.D., and Lynn Lott, M.A.
5. Staying Connected to Your Teenager: How to Keep Them Talking to You and How to Hear What They're Really Saying By Michael, Ph.D. Riera

6. Parenting Teenagers: Systematic Training for Effective Parenting of Teens (STEP) by Sr. Don Dinkmeyer, Gary D. McKay, Joyce L. McKay, Don Dinkmeyer Jr.

7. Yes, Your Teen is Crazy! : Loving Your Kid Without Losing Your Mind by Michael J. Bradley, Jay N. Giedd

8. Uncommon Sense for Parents With Teenagers by Michael Riera

February 2006

    Websites:

• www.familyfirst.net/marriage/datenight.asp (ideas ranging from playing tourist to taking a class together at local community center)

• www.CreativeDateIdeas.com,

• www.theromantic.com/dates/htm 
• www.Timefortwo.com  (Games for two – puzzles, competitive fun or classic games and romantic games such as Two to Tango to “To Know you . . Better”)
• www.romanceher.com talking picture frames (with your voice recorded), wish stones,  glass jewelry with words, DVD Mood movies – (create romantic backdrop on TV),  temporary tattoo messages (declare your love on your body with this set of words, phrases); glazed crystal roses, soap roses, shadowbox roses, Men Are from Mars Women Are from Venus Audio tapes; glass “diamond” paperweights or rings; love games (games of romance, intimacy, sensuality and communication)
• www.rhymingtribute.com  For a personalized valentine that speaks volumes,  visit their website. You will find a Special Sport of Motherhood offer – a 10% discount.
• www.yournovel.com Submit 26 personal details, star in your own book.  You appear on every page. Can choose mild or wild versions of every book.  Titles such as Another Night in Paradise or star as a secret agent in Rome: Diamonds, Danger and Desire.

Books:

• Caffeinated Ponderings on Life, Laughter and Lattes, by Shana McLean Moore
• Mars and Venus in The Bedroom: A Guide to Lasting Romance, by John Gray

January 2006

• Add Energy and Drain Energy Exercise
• Saying "no" Exercise

December 2005

• Lucy Rector Fillpu's columns can be found on LiveJournal.com. Her pen name is Mama Drama. Click here to visit the website.
• The Helping Professionals, Who They are and What They do. Click here for more information.
• Parents Helping Parents web site is www.php.com. Click here to visit the website.
• The book "Special Education: Rights and Responsibilities" by the Community Alliance for Special Education (CASE) and Protection and Advocacy, Inc. (PAI) can only be purchased if you call CASE Hayward Office (510)783-5333 or CASE South Bay (408)283-1535.