Hi, my name is Dr. Annye Rothenberg. I have been a
licensed child/parent psychologist for over 25 years. I specialize in
counseling parents with common but challenging child rearing problems focusing on babies through 10 year olds. In order to help more people, I have been writing a series of books. The first six focus on 3, 4 and 5 year-olds. Now, I have started a new series for kindergarten through third graders. The books for preschoolers as well as those for elementary school children all have a story for children and a manual for parents that
show how to work through these child rearing issues. What I describe in
my books are time-proven
methods that I have used in successfully helping over 2,000
families. If you have any of these issues, you'll find the books helpful. Also included for you on this web site
are many articles on everyday child rearing concerns. I invite you
to enjoy this site.
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The Second Book in the Elementary School Series (Just Published)
The second book in this series for four to nine-year -olds is Mom and Dad Are Always So Busy. It helps parents and children find the best ways to spend time together.
"This newest book by Dr. Rothenberg is a detailed and practical guide for busy working parents on how to juggle their commitments to their job and more importantly, how to foster a meaningful connection with their children and nurture that relationship for many years to come. This book has many specifics for parents from how to talk to their children in a respectful, empathetic manner so their children will feel connected, to how to set the daily routine in the household so all family members can work together seamlessly. I strongly recommend this book to all busy parents — stay-at-home or working outside the home — and to all the professionals who guide them."
− Emily Ting, M.D., Pediatrician and mother of three children, Redwood City, CA
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First Book in the Elementary School Series
The first book for kindergarten to third graders is Why Can't I Be the Boss of Me? It helps children understand why they can't just have their way. And parents will learn why their children think they can. It gives the steps to take so children can accept the leadership role of their parents while enabling the child's reasoning and decision making skills to grow.
“Dr. Annye Rothenberg has done it again. She has created a colorful, engaging story about an eight-year-old boy who is used to ruling the roost. She guides parents to adopt a less permissive and more leader-like approach to child-rearing, and at the same time, teaches children that households are calmer and happier when parents are in charge. Parents who struggle with getting their child to behave appropriately will find valuable words of wisdom from this experienced child psychologist.”
− Mary Ann Zetes, M.D. Pediatrician and parent, Altos Pediatrics, Los Altos, CA
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Preschoolers' Series
The
sixth book in this series is I'm Getting Ready For Kindergarten. The
children's story and the comprehensive parent guidance section answer
all your questions and your child's, and cover every area parents
need to know to help their children really be ready for the demands of
today's kindergarten.
“This
is a must-read for every family! Dr. Rothenberg's amazing book helps
parents answer the question, “What can I do to prepare my child for
kindergarten?” with the complete guidelines for parents. As the
principal for both our preschool and elementary school, I am excited to
have a book that ensures a positive start to kindergarten for the whole
family.”
− Christine Shales, MPA; Principal, Merry Moppet Preschool & Belmont Oaks Academy, Belmont, CA
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The fifth book in the series, I
Want To Make Friends, shows how young
children can make friends and be a good friend. Through a story for
children and a comprehensive parent guidance section, kids and parents
will learn the basics of friendship as well as how to deal with common
peer problems, such as bossiness, teasing, aggression and being
reserved, self-conscious or thin-skinned.
“I
Want To Make Friends is a wonderfully written and much-needed resource.
As she does in her previous four books, Dr. Rothenberg includes a
practical parents’ guide as well as an engagingly illustrated story for
children that shows what a child has to do to become a good friend.
Parents will learn how a child’s personality and experiences shape his
or her social skills. The valuable suggestions and concrete examples
for parents will be effective as they help their children develop
friendships. This is a well- thought-out book on a topic of frequent
concern. I'm eager to recommend it to my patients and their families.”
- Eileen Chan, MD; Pediatrician,
parent, and Co-Founder, Pediatric Wellness Group, Redwood City, CA
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The fourth book in the series, I
Don't Want To Go To The Toilet
deals with the challenges of toilet training young children who are
uninterested, reluctant, resistant, or fearful of the toilet. Through a
story about a child who doesn't want to stop playing to go pee pee and a
second story about a child who doesn't want to have his poop in the
toilet, these children's lack of interest and worries are successfully
addressed. The parent guidance section covers the complete process of
toilet training and how to resolve the problematic issues.
“In
this fourth book of her parenting series, Dr. Rothenberg tackles toilet
training. As always, she does this with sound practical advice and a
dose of good humor. This book is valuable because Dr. Rothenberg
couples developmentally appropriate principles with practical tools.
Among the many guides for toilet training, this book is unique because
it sets the stage for cooperation between kids and parents through its
two engaging children’s stories (peeing and pooping). The parents’
section provides a treasure trove of advice for what to expect, what to
say, and what to do to make the process not only more fun, but also
more likely to succeed.”
- Mary Ann Carmack, M.D., Ph.D.
Chair,
Pediatrics Department, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Palo Alto, CA
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The third book in the series, I Like
To Eat Treats,
excites and educates 3 to 6 year olds about healthy foods effectively
impacting their understanding of nutrition in ways they'll remember.
The parenting section shows the right balance of foods, how to motivate
healthy eating, staying at the table, and much more.
“The
content of this book is wonderful! This is one book that all parents of
young children should read to their children, with the perfect
take-home message for both. It’s the best of both worlds – an
entertaining book for children that successfully introduces them to
healthy eating and an informed guide for parents that points out the
challenges that food issues can create. The book walks parents through
solutions that are easy to apply and will get them securely on the
right track. A great resource for health-minded parents and educators.”
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Marilyn Tanner-Blasiar, MHS, RD, LD Spokesperson for the American
Dietetic Association and Pediatric Dietitian, Washington University
School of Medicine and St. Louis Children’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO
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The second book in the series, Why
Do I Have To?,
helps young children understand why there are so many rules and that
parents make rules because they love their kids. It is an endearing and
warmly illustrated story. The parenting manual teaches how young
children think, the most age-appropriate ways to help children
cooperate with the rules, and provides new and more effective
consequences to motivate their children.
“Annye
Rothenberg’s books are the closest things to a users’ manual for
parents.”
- Peggy Spear, Editor, Bay Area
Parent Magazine
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Mommy
and Daddy Are Always Supposed to Say Yes... Aren't They?
provides the latest thinking on exactly how much say and
choice to give young children, and shows how to regain the right balance
if your kids have too much
control. The book includes both an entertaining and
valuable story for young children and a clarifying, practical parenting
manual.
“This
is one book that could change your life. This unique children’s story
and the parents’ guide teach a strong, respectful approach that is
neither too permissive nor too controlling. Preschoolers will thrive
with this kind of direction from the adults in their lives – and
everyone will be the happier for it.”
- Alan Greene, MD, FAAP;
Pediatrician; Clinical
Faculty, Stanford University School of Medicine; founder, DrGreene.com
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In
addition to the the published
books, Dr. Annye Rothenberg has written a series of articles to help
parents with many common parenting concerns. Please click on the
titles shown to see the full article.
User’s Manual for Parents
Trusting Parenting
Advice
Parenting Myths
Solutions that Stick
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