Celebrate the wisdom of the sandbox the witty, innocent, surprising, and yet completely sensible things that kids say and do. A little book with a big heart, "Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me" combines deceptively simple life lessons with engaging images that together not only offer insight but inspire joy. Kids see the world in a way that adults don t, so glimpsing life through a child s eyes offers a fresh and often funny perspective. Kids encourage us to be open-minded: "There are a lot of different ways to get to the top of the jungle gym." To be fearless: "Jump right in or you may change your mind about swimming." To aim high: "Even babies grab for things just beyond their reach." To be kind to yourself: S"ometimes you need a Saturday on a Wednesday." To follow your own path: "If the flowers you draw don t look like anyone else s, that s good." And to stay young: "Go barefoot " Tune in to the chatter on the playground, and remind yourself how simple everything really is."

It has been proven that children benefit immensely when parents take an active role in their education. Skill Sharpeners Math, Grade K provides the frequent, focused practice needed to help ensure mastery and retention of skills. Parents have a wonderful opportunity to support what happens in the classroom, inspiring their child's desire to learn. The math skills practiced in this book are based on the five strands of the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards. Contains ten units of grade-appropriate practice to help your child understand and maintain important math skills. After every unit, there is an assessment that tests your child's understanding of the skills covered. Some questions are presented in standardized test format.

"The Complete Book of Breastfeeding" is a recognized classicin its field. Now it's been completely revised and updated in a newfourth edition-non-doctrinaire, informative, and friendly, it isthe most accessible and authoritative book, as much requiredreading for expecting and new mothers as a pregnancy guide and babyname book. All healthy mothers should consider breastfeeding forthe first year of a baby's life, according to the American Academyof Pediatrics, and this is the book that will help women give theirbabies the healthiest start possible. Written by Sally Wendkos Oldsand a new co-author, Laura Marks, M.D., "The Complete Book ofBreastfeeding, Fourth Edition" offers a comprehensive introductionto breastfeeding-how to get ready before the baby arrives; how toinvolve fathers and siblings; and the best diet and foods for mom.There are sections on dealing with problems at the hospital;extensive information on exclusive pumping (EPing); the bestsystems for giving supplementary bottles to a breastfed b