Dibs in Search of Self by Virgina M. Axline

OK.. I will start out by saying this book was printed in 1967 and I would NEVER have read a book like this if a good friend did not give it to me, and tell me to read it.  I was not excited to read this book, and had a hard time picking it up BUT loved it. 
So it is a true story of a 6 year old boy named Dibs who people think is M.R. He doesn't talk, interact, or smile.  He has crying fits to get what he wants.  His school and parents can no longer handle him and are thinking about putting him in a Mental Hospital.  Well, a Play Therapist is called in and does 1 hour sessions weekly. 
This book is her sessions along with conversations from mom and teachers.  You will be amazed at what Play Therapy can do.  Loved that ending.

Mothering w. Spiritual Power by Debra Woods

I am not of fan of self-help books, and think that my mothering skills are fine where they are.  BUT my little sister gave me this book for Christmas so I thought I would give it a go.  AND I loved everything about this book.  Debra does a wonderful job of sharing Book of Mormon Scriptures and then explaining how it relates to motherhood.  There are 24 scriptures or 24 mini chapters. For example chapter one give the Scripture 3 Nephi 17:21 "And he took their little children, one by one, and blessed them, and prayed unto the Father for them."  The chapter then goes on to talk about having one-on-one time with our children, and how our children are really "God's Children".  I LOVED EACH CHAPTER.  And the main concept I learned was that we really need to have personal scripture/prayer time with ourselves.  When we (mothers) are spiritually feed, then we in return are better moms.  I recommend this book to everyone.