Looking for non-spanking parenting books

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[Rebekah]

Hi, guys,
Does anyone have any good non-spanking parenting books to recommend? I don't know where to start.

Thanks!
Rebekah

[puff of purple smoke]

My wife recommends:

Boundaries For Kids

The Power of Positive Parenting

I'm also told that you should avoid books by James Dobson.

[wastedyearsthere]

I liked Dare to Discipline and James Dobson.  I never found anything objectionable with focus on the family ministries.  I used him to help with child raising when my kids were young and would recommend his books.

[Rebekah]

Thanks, guys! I'll check those out.

[AgathaL'Orange]

I like Christian Discipline by Dr. Sears. 
Discipline without Distress... can't remember who wrote that one.

[AgathaL'Orange]

http://www.motheringbygrace.com/blog/

This site looks very helpful.  It also has an online community.