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- My Baby Product Bible
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- Awesome book for first time parents!
- Baby Bargains
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Baby Bargains, 7th Edition: Secrets to Saving 20% to 50% on baby furinture, gear, clothes, toys, maternity wear and much more! (Baby Bargains)
Denise Fields
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Congratulations, you're expecting a baby! What you may not be expecting is all of the requisite gear you "need" to look after your dear bundle. Fear not. Denise and Alan Fields, authors of Bridal Bargains, are here to tell you what's super and what's silly, and how to find it at the best price. You'll learn all about how (and where) to shop for a crib and dresser (including how to get European styling at reasonable prices), what you need in bedding and what can be skipped (a hint: no baby requires the $200 quilt!), which clothing brands are safest and least expensive, and how to shop for monitors, toys, car seats, strollers, books, videos, and more. The authors have field-tested every major brand (and several of the minor ones), and they provide star ratings and annotations at the end of every chapter. A helpful feature in each chapter called "Wastes of Money" will steer you away from $35 Baby Air Jordans and frilly diaper stackers that match your bedding. If that's not enough, they offer a money-back guarantee: If the book doesn't save you at least $250 in baby expenses, they'll refund the price of the book. Well researched and written in a witty and comfortable tone, Baby Bargains should be required reading for every safety- and money-conscious parent-to-be. --Rebecca A. Staffel
Book Description
One of the thorniest questions new parents ask themselves is, How are we ever going to pay for this? With the average cost of a baby topping $6,000 for the first year alone, expectant moms and dads need all the creative solutions and cost-cutting ideas they can find. Baby Bargains is the answer. The book lists great deals and money-saving strategies for a wide variety of must-have items, from maternity wear, baby clothes, and diapers to furniture, bedding, and toys. Extensive charts allow parents to compare and contrast name-brand cribs, strollers, high chairs, child safety seats, baby monitors, and more. Now in its seventh edition, the book has been completely revised and updated to include new sections on toddler topics like potty training and booster seats;the latest news on hot strollers, including new models from Europe; new reviews on ultra-modern nursery furniture brands; extensive charts that compare and contrast name-brand cribs, strollers, high chairs, baby monitors and more; and a special section on Canada bargains, with expanded reviews on Canadian brands and discount sources.
Customer Reviews:
My Baby Product Bible.......2007-10-15
I love this book. Even after having it for 5 months, I still find myself referring back to it for different products. It is extremely thorough and comprehensive with it's reviews on all brands of products. This isn't the type of book that will tell you to buy the cheapest thing. It is a hybrid recommendation between product safety ratings, quality and price -- pretty much what middle class america is looking for.
Invaluable Guide for Parents-to-Be.......2007-10-13
I HIGHLY recommend that parents-to-be read this book. I read it from cover to cover during my pregnancy and was very impressed with how in-depth the authors are in providing information not only on finding the best deals, but getting the best value for your money, avoiding companies whose products have had safety issues, and identifying non-essential items. It was an essential guide for us in building our baby registry. The book is well-written, clearly lays out the information, and is not dry or boring to read.
Awesome book for first time parents!.......2007-10-13
This book is the best out there to help you figure out what you need for your new babe. It helps you figure out what you should splurge on and what you can hold off on. Love this book!I always recommend it to new parents to help them figure out all the products out there!
Baby Bargains.......2007-10-13
This is the comprehensive "Consumer Reports" of every kind of baby item imaginable. I bought a copy for myself and sent one to my daughter-in-law who is expecting our first grandchild. It is so much fun for both of us to look over the rated suggestions and will allow her to make informed decisions and give us specific suggestions as we prepare for this wonderous occasion.
Must have for expecting parents.......2007-10-10
This is a great guide for parents and soon to be parents, or anyone looking to find the best deals and best products for baby. My wife and I were very surprised at some of the reviews and information in this book and have found is very helpful in not only getting good deals, but making sure we have the safest product. More often than not the most expensive is not the best one (strollers and baby monitors were especially helpful).
We both highly recommend this book.
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Asians and Asian-Americans make up 4% of the U.S. population...and 20% of the Ivy League. Now find out how they do it.
The numbers speak for themselves: 18% of Harvard's population; 25% of Columbia's; 42% of Berkeley's; 24% of Stanford's; 25% of Cornell's...
What are Asian parents doing to start their kids on the road to academic excellence at an early age? What can all parents do to help their children ace tests, strive to achieve, and reach educational goals? In this book, two sisters-a doctor and a lawyer whose parents came from South Korea to the U.S. with two hundred dollars in their pockets-reveal the practices that lead Asian-Americans to academic, professional, and personal success.
The authors contend that Asian-Americans are no more intelligent than any other race or ethnic group. They say, "the reason Asian students out-perform their peers in the classroom has nothing to do with how they
Customer Reviews:
Not bad..........2007-09-20
When I first picked up this book in the store I was heavily skeptical about it. (And yes, it *is* full of overbroad generalizations about America, Asian-Americans, education and so forth...) However, when I got to reading it, I found that heavy-handed chapter titles like "Forget the 'Do Whatever Makes You Happy' Mentality and Strive for Professions with Financial Security and Intellectual Fulfillment" were leavened by the thoughtfulness of the actual text. For example, in the aforementioned chapter, the authors write, "Education is never a waste--it not only opens doors, but also greatly increases your chances for financial security by providing you with skills the average person does not have." In a similar fashion, the authors thoughtfully address both sides of many educational choices throughout the book.
It seems to address those who have ambition for their children to succeed, but who don't feel they have the right tool set to do so. I suspect most of this material is already ingrained in the philosophies of most academically and professionally successful families of any race or background. (For example: Value learning for itself, set positive examples, set goals, be actively involved in your child's academic and social life.)
What seems to differentiate Asian-American families from other achieving families, at least according to the authors, is that the Asian families have no guilt about enforcing very specific academic standards and expectations. No valuing any of this floopy emotional or social development stuff at the expense of work that offers clear-cut, quantifiable returns. I suppose there's no point in arguing child-rearing and education philosophies--it's like arguing religion or politics, i.e. entertaining but futile--but it's interesting to read a well-articulated discussion of one perspective.
All of the above said, it's perfectly pleasant to read the educational life story of these two women and the parents who loved them very much.
Now, there are two unique, concrete ideas or observations that I drew from the book and thought I'd mention here: (1) The authors state that Asian parents use all those supercute Sanrio school supplies (the candy-colored erasers, the pencil cases that incorporate 100 different gadgets) as incentives that encourage kids to view starting school in a positive light. Interesting idea, might be particularly useful for exciting young girls. (2) They suggest parents invite a young student's entire class (and their parents) to early-school-year parties at Chuck E. Cheese or the like. The parents can then get to know their children's friends' parents a little better and ward off any who seem to have radically opposite value systems. That's pretty crafty if you ask me.
I was worried this book was going to capitalize on some "mysterious secrets of the Orient" angle, but it's really quite sensible. And that's the reason I'm giving it three stars. One star is missing because I disagree with some of the educational attitudes, and the second is missing because it's not differentiated enough from good common sense or the trillions of other "help your child succeed" books. A fair amount of good common sense would probably serve much the same purpose as this likable but not standout book.
It is a ok book .......2007-07-18
First, I think some points of the book are laudable. Study has to be a journey with both perseverance and fun. Nobody can go very far without either one. American culture encourages having fun more than hard work, while the Asian culture values persistence more than enjoyment. It is difficult to strike a balance. The parents of the authors have done a good job installing the kids the love to learn and enough perseverance to overcome the obstacles on the road. Another point I like is the involvement of parents in the children's education. No doubt, still at impressible ages, kids will be more motivated if parents spend time and offer guidance about their school work.
However, I feel somehow disturbed after finishing the book. Both authors went straight home after school during their school years so they could continue their study under the mother's guidance. I don't think this life style (lack of communication and understanding with peers, hand held by the parents without independence, deprivation of time to explore their interest and enjoy life) will raise a confident, independent, thoughtful and happy kid. Both authors spent years studying for SAT so they could get good score in the exam. But they didn't mention their parents encouraged them to develop a real thinking habit. Even the book itself has a wooden tone and lacks any original and well thought out analysis. That makes me think what years of cramming and unconditional obedience can do to the malleable young minds.
Anyway, I am glad I finished it and learned something. But I think several arguments in the book are way too rigid and extreme to provide help. So read the book with open mind and don't start applying all the principles before thinking it through.
TOP OF THE CLASS.......2007-07-09
This is a terrific book if for no other reason it has started parents talking about how they are rearing their children. The authors of this book, who are Asian, tell us how their parents specifically and Asian parents in general raise their children. I found very little in this book that I disagree with. The most interesting aspect of this debate is the shear hostility coming from many critics of this book. The authors have been called racist, naïve and unqualified to comment on the subject. I think these critics do protest too much. Are they just defensive because they know deep down inside that their parenting skills suck and have neither the willpower nor desire to actually control their children and provide the kind of direction that these women are talking about?
It seems to me that the absolute worst thing you can say about this is that it is the opinion of two individuals. The book is much more than that. It represents a truth, a reality buttressed by objective data - the success of Asian academically in this Country. These critics who find nothing of value in this book, should examine their own motivations. I have found that many parents are unwilling to invest much time into the intellectual development of their children and are defensive when others do. I think one word comes to mind when you read this book. PROACTIVE. A good parent is proactive.
We Tried It ... and It Worked!.......2007-06-01
As an American temporarily living in Tokyo, I have been very impressed with the high achievements and standards set by the Japanese children around me. For example, at my daughter's school, which encompasses a large international group of children, I noticed that the Japanese and Korean children do seem to take home not only the majority of the academic awards, but also a great majority of the music and sports prizes also.
After a little investigating on my part, I found the American parents often hold the attitude that children should come home and relax or play after school, and that the Asian parents pushed their children too hard to achieve. American children on the most part did not study beyond doing the required homework, played whatever sport was available for the three month sport season, and had no required practice time for music or other skills. However, after school many Japanese children attend extra school tutoring. Rather than play a different sport every three months, they concentrate on one sport, practicing year round to achieve greater competence. It is expected that homework, music or sports practice, or whatever be done to the best of one's ability.
After reading this book, I applied several of the ideas to my daughter. I have just left her end of the school year award ceremony, where she just increased her reading book count from last years minimum, to this year being the second highest reader of the school. She also just received an award for her new musical accomplishments. As for after school activities, she recently won several trophies for big wins in swimming competitions. She is so proud of herself, sees what a little extra work can do, and wants to accomplish more. This summer we are adding extra math work to bring that score up to the reading score, and two weeks at swim camp.
The ideas work. Read with an open mind, and I am sure you can find several ideas you can apply with your child also.
Top of the Class: How Asian Parents Raise High Achievers.......2007-05-15
I thought it was very poorly written. The authors claimed that one of the reasons that American children are not as successful in school as Asian children is because they are involved in too many extracurricular activities. While I agree that extracurricular activities should not cut into study time, I believe that there should be a balance. There are many American parents who have found this balance and their children are the ones that do well in school. I want my daughter to be successful, but I also want her to be happy.
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Parents, this book offers direct, sense-making, step-by-step exercises that parents can do with their children to increase their social skills and awareness. Based on the highly successful social skills training groups that have been directed by Cathi Cohen for many years, Raise Your Child's Social I.Q. provides parents with the structure to work on skills at home--how to join a group, how to choose friends, how to notice what people around you are feeling, how to handle angry feelings and much, much more.
Customer Reviews:
Not a bad book but not the best.......2007-07-16
Not as good as "How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk"
Mother of one........2006-10-26
I have been reading this book one chapter per week and talking with my five year old son about the suggestions given. We laugh and make it a fun role playing time. The subject matter is wonderfully on the money and the suggestions for talking or explaining to your child are very enlighting and helpful. A good buy and a really helpful book.
Not that helpful.......2005-10-20
It just didn't click with the challanges that we are trying to address.
Parent in California review.......2000-08-09
Ms. Cohen's book fills a niche- there aren't many clearly written books available that include experiential exercises for parents struggling with this difficult issue. Raise Your Child's Social IQ provides parents with practical tools and provides a means for them to partner with their children. Thank you!
Grandparent of eight grandchildren.......2000-08-05
As a Grandparent of eight grandchildren, I have read Cathi Cohen's book with great interest and have recommended it to the parents of our grandchildren. It is a simple building block approach to acquiring social skills and self confidence in children who are struggling to be accepted and do not know why they they are meeting with failure. It is extremely beneficial to the parents who may be challenged in trying to help their youngsters meet with success. I only wish I had it available when I needed it.
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The title, Baby Owner's Manual, suggests the promise and the problem of this cheeky and comprehensive guide written by a pediatrician and his son. First-time parents who are not offended by the observation that "babies, unlike other appliances, lack instruction manuals," will find a rich resource of facts and advice. The book is divided into seven categories of "operating instructions" including home installation, feeding and power supply, sleep mode, maintenance, development, and safety. Complete with witty schematic drawings and charts, the authors answer hundreds of questions about breastfeeding, bed, bath, and beyond. While most manuals focus on tender loving care, the authors chose to focus on baby as technology. The result is a highly useful--almost too cool--reference book. Because every parent knows that babies are messier and more rewarding than this approach imagines. --Barbara Mackoff
Book Description
It s the answer to every new parent s first question: Doesn t this thing come with an owner s manual? At long last, yes!
Through step-by-step instructions and helpful schematic diagrams, The Baby Owner s Manual explores the common concerns of every first-time parent: What s the best way to swaddle a baby? How can I make my newborn sleep through the night? When should I bring the baby to a doctor for servicing? Whatever your question, you ll find the answer here courtesy of celebrated pediatrician Dr. Louis Borgenicht and his son, Joe Borgenicht. Together, they provide plenty of useful advice for anyone who wants to learn the basics of childcare.
Customer Reviews:
Great Shower Gift .......2007-03-08
I've given this book as a gift for the last few baby showers I've gone to. My one friend told me that they used this book more than any other during the first few months. It's a helpful book, small so it can travel around easily. Plus it's funny to read through it as if your baby is a car. Great for the Dad since it's written in terms they are used to.
At first when I bought it I thought, oh what a great gag gift. I'm glad it turned out to be helpful to the parents as well.
Great little hand book!.......2007-02-08
As a first time mom who doesn't like to read pages and pages of information, I found this book to be a great quick-reference, packed with a wealth of information... from breastfeeding positions to things you'll need for the arrival of your baby (there are lots of diagrams). I love the book so much, I have bought copies for friends of mine who are also expecting.
At first appearance, the book seems like a joke on having a baby. Really, it's just a smart, refreshing way of presenting the information. Highly recommended!
Tongue-in-cheek book for the technically oriented.......2007-01-13
Some people find babies to be like aliens. Everyone knows they are people, but since they are infants ("infans" from the Latin for "without language/speechless"), they can't tell you what's exactly wrong. Some people are technically oriented like my husband and are great troubleshooters -- this book is for them.
I'm giving this book only four stars because I think Be Prepared (a book for new dads) is a more entertaining and more informative read, and deserves a five-star rating.
Great for Dads- Reads like an old car manual.......2007-01-07
This was given to my husband (who is an engineer) and he loves it. Since receiving it we have given it to friends who are expecting and they like it too.
Entertaining and informative.......2007-01-05
I've bought this book for the last three friends of mine that have had babies and they all love it. It looks like a joke, sort of like a car or appliance manual, but it actually has a tremendous amount of practical advice for new parents. I even have another friend that's put her request in for the same thing when she gets pregnant.
Book Description
We all want the best possible starts in life for our children, and one of the best possible starts in life, educationally, is the "method" pioneered by Maria Montessori and taught successfully today throughout the world.
Now, Lesley Britton, the leading Montessori practitioner in England for more than twenty years, will show parents how to bring Montessori home. If you would like to facilitate the development of your child's unique personality, make it possible for him to develop to his full intellectual capacity, and help him become socially and emotionally well adjusted, then this is the book for you.
Montessori Play and Learn is packed with ideas, activities, and games that can fit into your normal routine and help supplement preschool learning for your child. For planning your home, introducing your child to the supermarket or the neighborhood, and helping him discover other people and cultures, this book provides valuable tips and insights that help parents and children grow and learn together.
-- Create hundreds of learning opportunities from everyday life
-- Learn dozens of games and activities to help prepare children for mathematics, reading, science, and writing
-- Make your home environment as stimulating for your child as the best Montessori preschool.
Customer Reviews:
Informative & practical, easy-to-implement activities!.......2007-04-12
My daughter will be attending a Montessori preschool in a couple of months [she's 2], and I wanted a practical manual that would introduce me to Montessori methods I could implement at home. This book is full of practical ideas, and is filled with activities and games thatare easy to implement in the home, and as a follow-up to preschool learning. The book covers topics like who is Maria Montessori, what is the essence of the Montessori method,how to use the Montessori method, planning your home around your child[child's bedroom, living room, kitchen, bathroom, hall &stairs, games & activities] , exploring the neighborhood[in the backyard, in the park, in the countryside, in the city, going to school], & discovering about the world[the human family, journeys & explorations, the universe]. There are lots of practical & useful activities & games that one can implement with relative ease in the home or outside. The ideas in this book go a long way to helping stimulate a young child in line with the Montessori method.
Great intro book.......2007-02-23
We bought this book to get us familiar with the Montessori method of teaching. Our son is about to start at a Montessori school and we wanted to get educated in the teachings as well. It's a great intro book and I especially found the exercises fun and interesting.
great for moms, teachers, etc.......2007-02-12
I am a medical student, single parent and needed something to introduce me to Montessori instruction. I plan to enroll my 36 month old soon, but at this time, she is fine in the care of her grandparents and in the evenings, with me. Until she begins Montessori, I want to begin instilling some of the instructions. I ordered this book along with one other you will notice in my reviewed items. Both books are very good in my opinion, and all that I need. Even if I never enroll her in daycare, preschool, this is adequate. It gives great ideas that a parent or caregiver can share while with the child. Very good quality book.
A Good Read For Parents.......2006-03-18
This is a good book for parents not just those with toddlers and preschoolers. It gives insight into the montessori method and really shows you the interelationship between how a child deveopls intellectually and physically. I wish that I had gotten it earlier because it has good insights into toddlerhood - tantrums and all. My son is 21/2 and we are hoping to send him to pre-school in September, so we wanted to get a guideline so to speak about what we should be looking for and the best kind of learning at his age. Also we were looking for new ways to engage him, so I'm anxious to try out the activities. He's in the 'I want to be independent stage' and after reading the book I have adopted some of its advice on how to help him acheive this. All in all I would say its a good buy, quite informative.
Excellent Montessori resource for the home.......2006-02-18
I was looking for a good way to teach my preschool son at home using some elements of the Montessori method. However, I wanted to go at my own pace and in a relaxed way. If you need a more regimented and structured Montessori method at home read Elizabeth Hainstock's books. Leslie Britton's book is well-written, concise and hits all the main points. I really like the games and activities designed for children from two to six. I am able to pick and choose and with home materials to teach my son at home. My son is two so he's only able to participate in a few exercises. Can't recommend it enough.
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The Feeding Bible.......2007-08-09
If you are a speech language pathologist or occupational therapist working with children with feeding disorders, you must have this book!!! It is huge and has everything you need to know. Buy it!!
Fantastic resource!.......2007-05-14
This book is so well written, and truly is pretty darn "comprehensive", as the title says. The authors start with normal development, and lead you through the evaluation, goal writing and treatment process in such a coherent way. Many examples of actual children really help illustrate their points. Considering the cost of attending a feeding seminar, the price of this book is a good deal. Only wish I had time to read the book from front-to-back (it is over 600 pages).
Excellent resource!.......2001-08-15
This is an excellent resource that every feeding therapist should own. The authors do not target one pediatric developmental stage but infancy through childhood. They thoroughly review normal anatomy and physiology relating to feeding and swallowing as well as complications and treatment options. The feeding experience is not isolated to anatomy and physiology but recognized as an experience with many psychoemotional and environmental factors.
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- Best book in my library!
- Excellent book for anyone who works with children and their parents
- An incredible resource for parents, therapists, and former children...
- A Terrific Book-Trauma Through a Child's Eyes
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Trauma Through a Child's Eyes: Awakening the Ordinary Miracle of Healing
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An essential guide for recognizing, preventing, and healing childhood trauma, from infancy through adolescence—what parents, educators, and health professionals can do.
Trauma can result not only from catastrophic events such as abuse, violence, or loss of loved ones, but from natural disasters and everyday incidents such as auto accidents, medical procedures, divorce, or even falling off a bicycle. At the core of this book is the understanding of how trauma is imprinted on the body, brain, and spirit, resulting in anxiety, nightmares, depression, physical illnesses, addictions, hyperactivity, and aggression. Rich with case studies and hands-on activities, Trauma Through A Child’s Eyes gives insight into children’s innate ability to rebound with the appropriate support, and provides their caregivers with tools to overcome and prevent trauma.
Customer Reviews:
Best book in my library!.......2007-10-02
This is the best book in my library! I keep it next to me and reference it frequently. I have given 5 of them to family and friends with children. It is a bible for dealing with children who have been affected by trauma. Truly comprehensive, it provides a sensible protocol for understanding and healing trauma. Pre and peri natal issues are addressed as well. A must have for parents. Peter Levine and Maggie Kline have created a book for the ages.
Excellent book for anyone who works with children and their parents.......2007-07-03
This book offers clear explanations to the nature of trauma and how it affects the body--and subsequently, the emotions and perceptions and behavior--and how to prevent an overwhelming event from BECOMING traumatic for the long term. It is filled with doable and clear exercises, and helps demystify the concept of what trauma is, why things are traumatic, how to prevent trauma, the incidious way that traumatic events can impact later sensations and perceptions, and how to help heal those. A book by a leading figure in the field of trauma and the body, Peter Levine is a master.
Wonderfully clarifying for anyone who works with children--be it traumatized children or children who are exposed to 'normal' occasional overwhelming events such as falling of a bike--and to anyone who works with parents of children.
Highly recommended.
An incredible resource for parents, therapists, and former children..........2007-06-10
This book is a remarkable resource of information for anyone who has any experience or contact with children. It is not a heady read. Completely and utterly accessible to those who have no formal training in psychology (yet still riveting for those who do), it has many step-by-step guides (creative, physical, and emotional) for dealing with and assisting children through a myriad of life's trials and traumas, including random falls and accidents, loss of a pet, abuse, death, & bullying to name a few. This book also offers numerous skill-building guides to help a child develop their senses, mindfulness, awareness and boundaries, and several basic cases are presented of children they have come in contact with over the years with various presenting problems. Terribly informative, moving, healing, thought provoking and profoundly educational, this book will be one you'll recommend again and again. Not said tongue in cheek, if you were ever a child, you need to read this book.
A Terrific Book-Trauma Through a Child's Eyes.......2007-01-17
Trauma Through a Child's Eyes does what it says it will do. It awakens "the ordinary miracle of healing." As a therapist, I have read countless theory and/or practice books. I have found myself either drowning in theory or bored by an author's list of do's and don't's. This book is refreshingly different. It is wisdom writ large.
As I read, I am drawn into a place of understanding:
-the body's natural tendency to protect itself
-a child's extraordinary ability to react to, renegotiate, and heal from traumatic events
-the responsibility we all have to respond intelligently and effectively to the trauma so prevalent in our world.
As I read, I am drawn into a place of hope:
-that we all have access to resilience
-that our children can thrive
-that there is a way to help that does "no harm.'
I highly recommend this book for professionals, parents, anyone interested in the "miracle of healing." It is intelligently and compassionately written by two extraordinary professionals who are clearly more interested in healing trauma than in their own renown. I have recommended Trauma Through a Child's Eyes to clients, colleagues, friends and family and I recommend it unequivocally to you!
MUCH NEEDED & FINALLY HERE!.......2007-01-10
Maggie Kline & Peter Levine have done an outstanding job addressing the unique ways trauma and its concomitant healing effects the lives of young people. With the subject of trauma's recent surge in popularity, a book devoted exclusively to trauma "through a child's eyes" is an exciting and much needed addition. This extensive & comprehensive look at trauma, its prevention and its healing, will be welcome by parents, teachers, physicians, and all of us interested in helping heal our beautiful & fragile planet.
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This time-tested guide to baby care by an acclaimed pediatrician is now updated with all the latest medical facts to help guide parents through baby's first year. The step-by-step illustrated instructions make it easy for parents to find and use the information they're seeking.
Customer Reviews:
Great Source for Clueless Parents.......2007-08-23
I am a first-time mom who was afraid to even put a diaper on her new baby. This book has provided information and ease of mind for doing even the simplist tasks for your child. From how to put on a diaper to what to feed your child at 6 months - this book stays by my side as a quick informative guide.
Book Description
The best and bestselling book of its kind. Originally published in 1995, How to Care for Aging Parents, with 220,000 copies in print, won a Books for a Better Life Award and was praised as "an indispensable book" (AARP) and "a compassionate guide of encyclopedic proportion" (The Washington Post). It also catapulted its author, Virginia Morris, to national prominence as a recognized eldercare authority on Oprah, Good Morning America, CNN, CBS, and other media.
Nine years later, and the need for the book is mushrooming: the number of adult children caring for a parent has increased from 4 million to 19.5 million, with roughly 80% of the nation's elderly cared for at home. Virginia Morris responds with a completely revised, up-to-date new edition. Expanded from 450 to over 650 pages, it covers all the emotional, legal, financial, medical, and logistical issues in caring for the elderly. There are new sections on expanded housing options, alternative therapies, balancing career and caregiving, and dealing with difficult parents. It covers the biggest change in caregiving--the newfound independence of seniors and benefits of healthy aging--and the reverse: three chapters are dedicated to caring for parents with Alzheimers. At the end of the book is an invaluable 100-page "Yellow Pages" guide to all the resources and services of the enormous eldercare industry.
Customer Reviews:
Great resource for Caregivers.......2007-09-10
We have given this book to several of our clients, many of whom are long distance caregivers. They've all called to say "thank you". The book is detailed, and provides a step by step guide for caregivers. Extremely helpful for those new to caregiving.
Valerie.......2006-08-30
An excellent resource. Each of the siblings now has a copy and TOGETHER we're dealing with the challenges aging brings.
Excellent guide to tough questions.......2006-06-10
Virginia Morris' book "How to Care For Aging Parents" is the essential reference book for anyone who is or will be caring for the elderly. It is clearly written, carefully researched and thoroughly indexed to provide quick access to all questions. As a psychotherapist I keep this book close at hand to help unsnarl any issues with or about the aging population.
If you think this book might help you, it will........2006-06-08
I'm not one for self-help books, but when my father's Alzheimers began to consume him and jeopardize my mother's physical, mental, and financial condition, I turned to this book for help and found it more valuable than I ever could have imagined. It is filled with easy-to-follow advice and very practical steps that can be taken to address your situation. The author has done so much research and identified so many resources that reading the book saves untold time and agony. I only wish I had found it sooner.
Not a lot of useful information.......2006-01-01
This book is recommended on the Elderlawanswers site, which has a lot of good information, but I didn't find any information in the book that you can't get for free with an internet search or that isn't just common sense.
Book Description
A perennial bestseller, now revised and updated for a new generation of fathers, this readable, inspiring guide to the world of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers is an indispensable treasury of advice, ideas, and suggestions.
Customer Reviews:
Great Book.......2007-09-10
This book has helped me understand babies and become more of a father figure. I recomend this to anyone who is to soon become a father.
Must read for expecting dads.......2006-11-05
This book targets guys and their way of thinking really well as it gets to the point and includes a lot of practical pointers for everything from pregnancy to all the changes that occur after the baby is born. My husband has volunteered information he has learned from this book and is reading it of his own volition.
Informative and helpful for first time dads.......2006-05-08
My partner is a savvy, well informed kind of guy. I had some fear that he would think this book was lame or at least unhelpful when I gave it to him when we were a couple months pregnant. He read the book and sang its praises for the practical ideas and advice it gave for dads to help mom in pregnancy and things to do with the baby when he/she arrives. It's not just pregnancy or baby focused, but includes ideas and activities for dad throughout baby and childhood.
accessible guide to responsible fatherhood.......2004-11-21
The author is a father of two sons and a child-center volunteer, but this book is not just one random guy's ruminations on how to be a better father. The author is also an experienced book editor, and he uses those skills to blend the experiences of nearly 50 other fathers of various backgrounds as he compiles this almanac of observations and seasoned advice.
The style is matter-of-fact yet sympathetic; pragmatic, down-to-earth, and engaging. The content is fair and balanced, offering varying points of view on many details of child-rearing, and does not preach. And while fairly nuanced in this way, on the other hand, it's not wishy-washy and "anything goes" about things -- it's also crisply authoritative in areas where there is just one no-nonsense way to go. E.g., the dangers of older cribs and the maximum recommended gaps between slats, or other safety issues not really open to much experimentation.
Overall though, the book is refreshingly descriptive rather than prescriptive. It's a nice mix of specific, often creative suggestions along with a general philosophy of caring, healthy, and personally appropriate/satisfying fatherhood.
The Almanac will make an excellent gift for fathers of newborns or young children -- up to approximately kindergarten, I'd say, although some of the material is appropriate for even slightly older children too.
Note: although even the more recent edition feels slightly dated simply because the pictures are old, the material itself is all still relevant as far as I could tell.
ONLY THE BEST ON THE MARKET.......2000-08-27
I raised my daughter by this book, and then gave it away to a young father who has raised his son on it. I am an Infant/Toddler teacher and am familiar with very very many many books for parents ... and as far as I am concerned this is only the best book of its kind on the market for fathers.
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