Does your child know how to use a check book? Boil an egg? Dothe laundry? Read a map? Homeschooler Christine Field helps parentssystematically teach kids - from preschool to the teen years - whatthey need to know to thrive as adults.
Remember what your mother used to say? She used to say a lotof things. So did all our mothers. Well, in case you forgot orweren't paying attention, here is the wit, wisdom, and worry ofmothers of every race, religion, or ethnicity, otherwise known asMomilies. Smile, as you relive those years in an instant,with: "You're not the only pebble on the beach." "It'll never get well if you pick at it." "Don't run with a lollipop in your mouth." "Always put on clean underwear in case you're in anaccident." . . . and many more! And for YET more, there is MORE MOMILIES. From the Paperback edition.
A good night's sleep is crucial both for a child's well-beingand a parent's peace of mind. This positive, practical guideteaches parents to establish good sleeping habits in their kids andcope with the problems that cause sleepless nights, from colic tobed-wetting to nightmares.
The Breastfeeding Book Your Doctor Recommends Why is breastfeeding best for my baby? Will I like it? What ifit hurts? What happens when my maternity leave is over? Will I beable to use a breast pump? How can I make this work? The American Academy of Pediatrics, the organization thatrepresents the nation’s finest pediatricians, answers thesequestions and many more in this invaluable resource to help you andyour baby get the healthiest possible start. The benefits ofbreastfeeding will last a lifetime, for both you and your baby. Here is everything new mothers need to know about breastfeeding.From preparing for the first feeding to adjusting to home, family,and work life as a nursing mother, this comprehensive resourcecovers: ? Preparing for breastfeeding before your baby is born ? Breastfeeding benefits for mothers and babies, including themost recent neurological, psychological, and immunological researchshowing why breastfeeding enhances your infant’s immune system andprotects against many common il
The years from Ten to Fourteen are undeniably trying andturbulent years for parents and children alike. Adolescents developby leaps and bounds during these years, and often find themselvesuncomfortable with who they are and what they’re feeling. Parents,too, don’t know what to expect from the adolescent child who is atone moment hostile and glum, at the next carefree and happy. YourTen- to Fourteen-Year-Old was written by renowned child-careexperts Louise Bates Ames, Frances Ilg, and Sidney Baker to helpprepare parents for the incredible changes their children will begoing through. Included in this book: · Boy-girl relationships and sexual curiosity · Clubs, hobbies, activities, sports · Trouble at school · Family life and relationships with siblings · Physical development—the awkward adolescent · Summer jobs and independence · Money matters · Personal hygiene · Moodiness, loneliness · Smoking, drinking, drug use
