Parents Magazine's The Best Advice I Ever Got 1,023 Fast Fixes, Simple Solutions, and Wise Ideas for Raising Kids

by Lee, Sally; Reiner, Rob

• ISBN13: 9781579543341
• ISBN10: 1579543340
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-05-18
• Publisher: Rodale Books

Summary

Parenting "experts" have a lot to say about the do's and don'ts of child rearing, but often, their "knowledge" is untested-- just theories. That's the last thing you need when you're having problems with your young one. What's the alternative? Turn to the real-life parenting experts in this book. Within these pages, you'll find an expansive collection of know-how from the real experts: hands-on, everyday parents who give baths, change diapers, cook meals, and check homework. Brought to you by the world's largest and most respected parenting magazine, this book offers precious nuggets of wisdom from real parents for real parents on every major child-related topic, from sleep and safety to discipline and creativity. Parents Magazine's The Best Advice I Ever Got is packed with proven, simple solutions and fresh, clever ideas for... * Raising a healthy eater (page 50) * Treating minor aches and pains (page 81) * Raising kids who care (page 225) * Getting the most from visits to the pediatrician (page 141) * Enhaced sibling relationships (page 203) * Traveling with kids (page 381) ...and much, much more! You'll also discover dozens of "It's My Job" tips from school bus drivers, pedatricians, and day care workers. Overflowing with brilliant kid-tested, parent-approved hints, this one-of-a-kind volume is a keepsake to treasure for a lifetime.

Author Biography

Sally Lee is editor-in-chief of Parents magazine and the former editor-in-chief of both Fitness and YM magazines. She has made frequent guest appearances on television, including CBS This Morning, Entertainment Tonight, Oprah, Nightline, and Good Morning America.

Table of Contents

Foreword	ix
Introduction	xi
1: Your Baby
Newborn Know-How	3	(10)
Better Breastfeeding	13	(14)
Keeping Baby Healthy	27	(12)
2: Food and Nutrition
Formulas, Solids, and More	39	(11)
Raising a Healthy Easter	50	(18)
Making Mealtime Fun	68	(13)
3: Health
911 Guide	81	(13)
I Feel Sick, Mommy	94	(11)
Childproof Your Home	105	(14)
Outdoor and Car Safety	119	(13)
Healthy Teeth	132	(9)
Making the Most of Doctor Visits	141	(12)
4: Behavior
Easing Separation Anxiety	153	(10)
Discipline Do's and Don'ts	163	(11)
Sleep-Tight Tips	174	(11)
Potty Success	185	(10)
Mood Meltdowns	195	(8)
Brothers and Sisters	203	(10)
Good Manners	213	(12)
5: Development and Learning
Raising Kids Who Care	225	(14)
Best Friends	239	(13)
I Can Do It Myself	252	(10)
ABCs of Reading	262	(12)
The Well-Groomed Child	274	(10)
Games That Boost Creativity	284	(10)
Your Little Athlete	294	(9)
Building Self-Esteem	303	(10)
School Time	313	(11)
Fantastic Crafts and Holiday Fun	324	(14)
Living in a High-Tech World	338	(13)
6: All in the Family
Finding a Great Caregiver	351	(11)
Smart Strategies for Working Moms	362	(10)
Making Family Time Count	372	(9)
Traveling with Kids	381	(17)
Organize Your Home	398	(11)
Birthday Bashes	409	(37)
Resources
Organizations to Contact	425	(6)
Your Child's Medical Diary	431	(8)
Growth Charts and Body Mass Index	439	(7)
Index	446