Rekindling Romance for Dummies

Written by Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer, (prominently known as Dr. Ruth) with contributions from Pierre A. Lehu, this book is ideal for couples who find themselves suffering from boredom and lack of zest in their relationships. Dr. Ruth, known as America’s sex expert, gives practical advice on how to bring the magic and sparkle back into the relationship by selflessly embracing the art of romance. Through the help of self-examinations and simple exercises illustrated in the book, the author helps determine issues in the relationship that are crucial and need to be dealt with accordingly, including unavoidable tensions such as financial difficulties, pregnancy, and the demands for raising children. The book also helps one discover how common health problems affect the condition of a relationship. It also allows the reader to discern the appropriate time for getting professional help. Through this book, the author shows how to assess a romantic relationship and shares established techniques in doing away with boredom and uncertainty, from seizing daily chances for romance, to jazzing up sex life and arranging for a sweet escape. The book also presents useful guidelines on how to stay away from common pitfalls and obstacles that may harm the well being of the relationship. Consequently, this book serves as a guide in helping one realize how individual differences, mutual respect, and communication act as key players in maintaining a healthy relationship by helping restore the love and respect for each other as well as renew the vows once shared.

For couples who need such help and enlightenment, the book is available at certain online bookstores such as www.amazon.com, www.barnesandnoble.com, and www.powell.com.

Family First: Your Step-by-Step Plan for Creating a Phenomenal Family

Authored by Dr. Phil McGraw, the book is a #1 New York Times bestseller, as it equips parents with the knowledge of principles that have made exceptional families. The author is a firm believer of the principle that the family, as the fundamental unit of society, is solely the most influential factor in the lives of children. The author also believes that the family must be at the center of life as well as the child’s life because parents, mold the future of their children. He is convinced that whatever a person does today influences what their children will become tomorrow. He advocates making changes in one’s treatment of his family and in how one makes decisions as a parent. If children are treated with all the love, right values and principles while they are still young, they have a strong likelihood to lead a happy and fulfilled life.

Dr. Phil McGraw presents a comprehensive approach to a new kind of parenting through giving them advice and answers to questions so they can become more effective and encouraging. The author also presents practical action plans that both parents and children can apply in their lives in order to establish a good symbiotic relationship. He also maintains that the barricade that stands between parents and children must be eliminated. Dr. Phil suggests a step-by-step plan to help parents determine their strong and weak points as well as issues that confront them. The book also includes evaluations, worksheets, exercises, solutions, and directions for putting the recommended steps into action. He provides survey facts that offer insights to readers regarding how other parents perceive their jobs. Furthermore, the author presents the Seven Tools for Purposeful Parenting, namely: defining success, coping with change, clear communication, negotiating, dealing with harmony, recognizing consequences, and setting a good example.

The book is available at online bookstores such as www.amazon.com, www.alibris.com, and www.barnesandnoble.com.

Lantern books provides titles from Dr. Ruth K. Westheimer.

Amazon provides books from Dr. Phil.

Dr. Phil published a personality test on Psych Central’s website.

Amazon provides books from Dr. Drew and Adam.

Books by Dr. Laura at Google, or books from Dr. Laura Schlessinger publication profile on Skyhawk Press or Dr. Laura Schlessinger at Amazon. Dr Laura Schlessinger at Barnes and Noble.

Dr. Laura’s weekly radio-talk show is featuring a book give away, see the Dr. Laura release for more information.

Dr. Laura recently wrote a book in praise of stay at home parents.