Day-Care Books

Parents often fall back upon ineffective rules in raising their children. Gay Moore, who is an experienced nurse, counselor, and educator, offers new rules for parenting in this insightful and inspiring book. Written in a day-by-day format, the book encourages parents to reject outdated and ineffective rules. In their stead, Moore offers new rules that embody more effective parenting. Moore looks at such issues as fostering self-esteem, overcoming perfectionism, and dealing effectively with all family members. Dividing the material into daily readings makes the task of trying new parenting techniques more manageable. Both practical and inspiring, this book will help parents with children of all ages.

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I found that this book provided a lot of the same good information as What To Expect When You're Expecting, but more concisely. It gave me enough info to feel satisfied with explanations and descriptions and then moved on to the next topic. I also liked that it gave pros & cons to many topics, letting the reader make up her own mind. Overall, I enjoyed reading it and learned a lot.

This is the greatest pregnancy book ever. Not only does it explain and show you how to get in shape and prepare for the most physically difficult day of your life, it goes into every detail about every part of pregnancy and labor. Karen discusses proper nutrition, the best labor poses (with pictures), every exercise to prepare your body for the challenge- including advanced kegals and perineum massage, as well as how to get your baby into the right position for birth, what maneuvers help the baby move down quicker, and how to naturally induce, if need be. It even covers breastfeeding. I don't think any detail is overlooked. My only regret is that I didn't order this book sooner.
This will be my preg bible for the next one!

Ellen Cromwell has written a beautiful book and curriculum that captures all that is important for young children in early learning environments. A deep understanding of young children and the uniqueness of this time of life is evident in her writing. I have explored and used many curricula for young children, but none of them is as responsive to the ultimate needs of young learners as this one - based on play, learning (nurturing readiness), the arts and nurture. Her writing is beautiful, and her advocacy for young children is so "right on" it often brought tears to my eyes. I have used this book as the textbook in my community college classes, and my students love it as well. Cromwell clearly and simply presents the essentials of an early childhood curriculum. She cuts through all the rhetoric about early childhood to the heart of what we intuitively know young children need to be "ready to learn".

This book sponsored by The American Dietetic Association gives a step by step guide to planning meals, such that federal guidelines are met. Recipes are given with special attention to different ethnicities.

I'm actually interested in this book for my mom. I'd like it for a Christmas gift to her. My mom read this book years ago and shared enthusiastically the ideas for making her own skin care products as explained in the book. I remember going with her to the health food stores and purchasing a conglamoration of items ranging from lavendar oil to dry oats and Rosemary tea to create eye creams, face creams, etc. She still prefers to make her own creams. The pages she copied back then are now old and blurred and difficult to read. She can loan the book out from the library, but unfortunately she cannot find it for sale anywhere (it's out of print). I would really like to get one, new or used, no matter if the cover is damaged (but no pages missing, please). I know it would make her Christmas special. Thanks.

This hefty book is written by two early childhood specialists, and it shows. Although the text seems dense and overwhelming at times, in the long run this book proves to be a great value with information that you will find yourself referring to again and again as you start your own child care or daycare business. The well organized text includes thorough information for those just starting a small business and those operating a large child care center. The thorough appendix and the CD-ROM with all sorts of printable forms are worth the cover price alone.

A matter-of-fact book with lots of photographs about a male pre-school teacher who gets around in a wheelchair. Understated, highly engaging non-fiction.

Advice that relaxes you... because it makes you more effective. And vice versa.

With chapter headings like "How to Use Everyday Drudgery to Promote Your Child's Growth" and "How to Deal with a Dozen Impossible Situation That You Can't Possibly Solve", this book attracted me.

Taffel focuses on parenting myths that get in our way. For instance, there's "the myth of parent-child harmony" -- which begets a discussion of "Why Children Never Let Up on Us and Why They Need Us to Stay Connected". In exposing the myths, Taffel allows us a sigh of relief. Stop worrying that you are not wise enough. Stop worrying that you are not being perfectly fair; it's IMPOSSIBLE to be perfectly fair all the time. Stop worrying that you are not perfectly consistent; that too is impossible.

All of this is not to say there's no need for quality time or fairness. That is NOT the argument here. But what with the tons of advice on the bookshelves, it's easy to get obsessed and lose sight of reality. Taffel helps us step back and think about what our children genuinely need from us (it's a lot -- but it's doable).

Thus Taffel titles one chapter "The Myth of the Fair Parent: How to Use Bribery, Threats, Guilt and Other 'Dirty Tricks' to Help Your Child Become a Better Person". I think his advice is let's get over it, accept the messiness of parenting/childhood, and work hard to make things good in that messy world. (Don't mistake this for "let's make a mess".)

There's a chapter on our need to connect to other families and one on "Why Old-Fashioned Values Will Always Have a Place in Modern Parenting." In fact the book is a nice blend of old-fashioned values and new attitudes. Taffel is relaxing because he does not present them as mutually exclusive.

I particularly like his list of "rights" (p. 200): "You also have to recognize that you have certain rights vis-a-vis your child. Recognizing your rights can help...give you real power over your child" [not authoritarian power, but necessary power] These include "the right to slow down the action", "the right to change your mind", "the right to consult with your partner", and more. In conjunction with rights you have responsibilities.

It helps to see it in print, stated by a respectable expert. It helps us articulate our thoughts and thus act on them with resolve. For all these reasons, this book is worth your time. You'll feel understood, and you'll come away more relaxed and confident with your kids.

Read this BEFORE you have problems.