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Reviews for New Moms and Dads
How To Survive Your
Baby’s First Year
By Hundreds of Happy Moms and Dads Who Did
And some things to avoid, from a few parents who
barely made it
As parents, we’ve all “been there, done that, got
the scars.” So often we talk with friends who are
also parents and share triumphs, failures, and the
inevitable foibles of parenthood. In true Hundreds
of HeadsTM style, How to Survive Your Baby’s First
Year is a compilation of parents worst, best, and
funniest advice for parents – from the novice to the
most experienced. Useful information for fathers
like “Six Steps for a Peaceful Pregnancy” or tips on
how to deal with middle-of-the-night feedings are
sure to be well received by both parents. Common
sense rules for moms will come in handy too: when to
buy maternity clothes, how to deal with crying (when
you feel like crying yourself), breastfeeding and
post-baby weight loss are helpful to the new mom who
needs some reassurance. All in all this handy guide
is the perfect book for any new parent who is
looking for some light hearted advice. Published by
Hundreds of Heads Publishing, Inc. and available at
bookstores nationwide.
Feed Me I’m Yours 30th Anniversary Edition
By Vicki Lansky
Anyone with kids knows feeding them nutritious food
they are likely to eat is a challenge. The 30th
edition of Feed Me I’m Yours by Vicky Lansky is a
sure-fire way to keep the kids happy, well fed and
give parents the peace of mind of knowing they have
given their kids the best meals they can. Since it
was first released in 1975, this handy cookbook has
sold over three million copies, and has been passed
down from mother to child. Author Vicky Lansky has
appeared on many TV shows like Today, Oprah and
Regis and Cathy Lee. Recipes for everything from
baby foods, fun meal ideas for older kids, holiday
fare and seasonal favorites make this book a
valuable resource. The final chapter is a potpourri
of helpful tips: how to feed a child who is ill,
first aid tips and what to do if your child is
choking or poisoned. Published by Meadowbrook Press,
Feed Me I'm Yours is available in bookstores
nationwide.
New Dad’s Survival Guide: Man to Man Advice
For First Time Fathers
By Scott Mactavish
Many men are stumped by the role of fatherhood. It
is uncharted territory for many men and they often
need help. Enter Scott Mactavish. He’s not a
psychologist or a doctor, he is just your average
guy who has been a father a few times and learned a
few things along the way. Refreshingly funny, this
honest, tongue in cheek commentary is written
military-style and has more than a few pearls of
wisdom buried within. Chapters like Preparations,
Birth and Ancillary Duties will keep dads
entertained as well as give them some valuable
parenting (and husbanding) advice. Unique and fun,
the New Dad’s Survival Guide is the perfect gift for
the fathers and father-to-be in your life. Published
by Little, Brown and Company and available at
bookstores nationwide.
Good Night, Sleep Tight
By Kim West with Joanne Kenen
It is estimated that 20 to 25 percent of children
have sleep difficulties. That’s a lot of kids. And a
lot of tired parents. If you find yourself in this
category and do not have the heart to let your child
“cry it out,” Kim West’s gentle alternative may be
just the thing for you and your child. West
understands that while many of these sleep problems
are physical or emotional, she maintains most
toddlers who have problems sleeping simply have not
learned to soothe themselves alone in their cribs. A
mother herself, West understands the havoc sleep
disturbances can cause on families, and has
developed a way to combat them gently, lovingly and
with a minimum of tears. Called The Sleep Lady by
the families she works with, Good Night, Sleep Tight
offers an innovative approach to helping babies and
toddlers go to sleep, stay asleep and wake up happy.
Published by CDS Books and available in bookstores
nationwide.
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