Archive for the ‘Books (Advice)’ Category
Monday, August 18th, 2008
Kids know how to navigate the Internet, look up the latest baseball stats, and can tell you what their favorite celebrity wore to the most recent awards ceremony.
But what about financial responsibility? Are they money savvy? Money Savvy Generation is a program of children's books, curricula, piggy banks, and financial ...
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Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
While I was expecting Baby Mwah, I poured through dozens of pregnancy books. Worried that my husband wouldn't feel included in the pregnancy, I highlighted interesting sections in the baby books for him to read.
One of his complaints was that the books were all written entirely from a woman's perspective. He wanted a short and sweet ...
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Friday, July 4th, 2008
TV viewing by young children skyrockets during the summer months as exhausted parents look for ways to fill the day. According to the Smart Television Alliance, children’s television viewing during the summer increases 150 percent compared to the rest of the year.
The AAP recommends no television under age 2 and ...
Posted in Activities, Books (Activities), Books (Advice), Contests, Play | 64 Comments »
Wednesday, June 25th, 2008
My pregnancy was such an exciting time. In eager anticipation of Baby Mwah's arrival, I read dozens of pregnancy, parenting and baby books. I gathered a collection of developmentally-appropriate toys, a variety of board books, and baby proofed my house. I was convinced that I was ready for motherhood. I ...
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Friday, May 30th, 2008
Does your guy only cook if there is an open flame? Is ESPN his default channel? Does he consider the 18th hole to be sacred ground?
If this describes your fella (or you), you'll love this trio of books from DK Publishing.
Grill It! is one of those glorious cookbooks ...
Posted in Books (Advice), Contests, Father's Day, Gift Ideas, Uncategorized | 241 Comments »
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008
Bullying is a common problem for children (and even for some adults). Few things are more painful for a parent than seeing their child in tears because of a bully. We've written before about some great children's books you can use to discuss bullying with your child, but it's also important ...
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Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
Organic Baby: Simple Steps for Healthy Living, by Kimberly Rider, is a gorgeously illustrated series of tips on tackling the task of creating a natural nest for your new little one.
Each chapter is organized around spheres of your baby's life: the nursery, gear, clothing and grooming, baby food, and venturing ...
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Friday, April 11th, 2008
Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care, by Dierdre Imus, is the second in a series from this Green Guru.
Guiding people towards a healthier and more eco-friendly lifestyle is more than a job for Imus, it is a calling. Her passion shines in each passage of the book.
Imus ...
Posted in Advice, Books (Advice), Contests, Eco-Friendly, Organic, Tips | 74 Comments »
Monday, April 7th, 2008
Gorgeously Green, by Sophie Uliano, is a hip new guide to making environmentally-friendly and healthy choices that fit your lifestyle.
Each chapter is a step in the process of becoming Gorgeously Green with plenty of practical and concrete suggestions. If you still need a little push, Uliano prioritizes the information ...
Posted in Advice, Books (Advice), Eco-Friendly, Safety, Tips | 138 Comments »
Thursday, April 3rd, 2008
The amount of baby gear on the market is overwhelming. It's hard to distinguish the "must-haves" from the "nice-to-haves" when you're browsing your favorite baby website or standing in the aisles of Babies R Us. Baby Lists: What to Do and What to Get to Prepare for Baby, a consumer's guide for ...
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