Practical Parenting Tips
Published on 1. December 2011
206 pages
978-1-931863-59-9 (ISBN)
Description
When you are in search of quick ideas to make your parenting life smoother, Vicki Lansky will have a suggestion for you. This book is the best collection of down-to-earth ideas for new parents. It seems there are never enough resources at your disposal when it comes to caring for newborns and small children. Listen to the voice of experienced parents. In this book you will find suggestions for:
• Coping with colic
• Getting a baby to sleep
• Diaper dos and don'ts
• Toilet training tricks
• Keeping kids safe
• Traveling with tots
• Keeping toys under control
• Pleasing picky eaters
• Building self esteem
• Sibling Jealousy
This is a collection of useful tips and ideas that Lansky and her readers gleaned over the years — ideas that worked for others and will work for you.
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Vicki Lansky has been a trusted name in parenting advice and household hints since she first published Feed Me I'm Yours in 1975. She collects practical ideas and offers easy-to-use information on issues ranging from recycling to ear-tube surgery to potty training. She has written for Sesame Street, Parent's Guide and is a contributing editor to Family Circle magazine. She has made numerous TV appearances on programs from Oprah to The View. Her books have sold over 6 million copies. Lansky is an author/publisher, mother and grandmother, and resides in Deephaven, MN.
Content
- Intro
- Contents
- 1. New Baby Care
- Your New Baby and You
- Feeding Your Baby
- Putting Your Baby to Sleep
- When Your Baby Cries
- Keeping Your Baby Clean
- Baby Laundry
- A Stimulating Environment
- Siblings
- Doctor Visits
- Returning to Work
- 2. Child Care: The Basics
- Feeding Time
- Clothing
- Sleeping
- 3. Hygiene and Health
- Soap and Water
- Clean and Neat
- Dental Care
- Toilet Training
- First Aid
- In Sickness and in Health
- 4. Coping with Kids
- Childproofing Your Home
- Outdoor Safety
- Getting Chores Done
- Getting Organized
- Storing Stuff
- 5. The Challenge of Parenthood
- Manners
- Sibling Rivalry
- Kicking Habits
- Leave-Taking without Tears
- Developing Self-Esteem
- Social Skills
- Transition from Worker to Parent
- 6. Family Heritage
- Being Part of the Clan
- Traditions
- 7. Families on the Go
- Errands
- Trips
- Enjoying the Outdoors
- 8. Child's Play
- Daycare
- Seasonal Fun
- Indoors and Out
- Arts and Crafts
- Encouraging Reading
- Preparing for School
- Index
