Family & Relationships : Child Care

A breakthrough approach for a good night's sleep--with no tears. There are two schools of thought for encouraging babies to sleep through the night: the hotly debated Ferber technique of letting the baby ''cry it out,'' or the grin-and-bear-it solution of getting up from dusk to dawn as often as necessary. If you don't believe in letting your baby cry it out, but desperately want to sleep, there is now a third option, presented in Elizabeth Pantley's sanity-saving book The No-Cry Sleep Solution . Pantley's successful solution has been tested and proven effective by scores of mothers and their babies from across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Based on her research, Pantley's guide provides you with effective strategies to overcoming naptime and nighttime problems. The No-Cry Sleep Solution offers clearly explained, step-by-step ideas that steer your little ones toward a good night's sleep--all with no crying. Tips from The No-Cry Sleep Solution:.:.; Uncover the stumbling blocks that prevent baby from sleeping through the night.; Determine--and work with--baby's biological sleep rhythms.; Create a customized, step-by-step plan to get baby to sleep through the night.; Use the Persistent Gentle Removal System to teach baby to fall asleep without breast-feeding, bottlefeeding, or using a pacifier. more...

Price: $14.95

Congratulations! The nine-month wait is at an end and your child is in your arms - but what now? This book provides quick and quirky advice on everything from nappies to night time nibbles, so you are never left holding the baby. more...

Price: $4.99

While being pregnant is thrilling, the responsibility of a growing baby can provoke anxiety about what is and isn't safe. In The Complete Organic Pregnancy , Deirdre Dolan and Alexandra Zissu address how you can minimize your exposure to the invisible toxins that surround us—in everything from food, cleaning products, and cosmetics to furniture, rugs, air, and water. Step by step, they tell you where dangerous chemicals are lurking, why it's so important to avoid them when pregnant, and what you can do before, during, and after your pregnancy to protect your child. In this exhaustively researched book, the authors (calmly) talk parents-to-be through everything from the safest laundry detergent to which crib mattresses contain toxic flame retardants. You'll find out how to choose the right face cream, plastic water bottles, household cleaners, types of fish, and much more—all with an eye toward keeping you and your baby safe and healthy. The Complete Organic Pregnancy also features a collection of personal diaries from well-known writers and organophiles, including Barbara Kingsolver and Marion Nestle, as well as recipes from organic chefs. Required reading for anyone heading into this exciting stage of life, The Complete Organic Pregnancy is your chance to make a difference for your children, even before they're born. more...

Price: $11.99

Toddlers can drive you bonkers…so adorable and fun one minute…so stubborn and demanding the next! Yet, as unbelievable as it sounds, there is a way to turn the daily stream of “nos” and “don’ts” into “yeses” and hugs…if you know how to speak your toddler’s language. more...

Price: $15.00

Finally, a no-worry, no-guilt guide to sleep. There's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all sleep solution. That's why Sleep Solutions for Your Baby, Toddler, and Preschooler provides you with the tools you need to come up with a customized sleep solution that takes into account your child's temperament, your parenting philosophies, and the rest of your life. You'll also get the lowdown on:.:.;. the physical, emotional and relationship fallout of sleep deprivation — along with an action plan for minimizing these effects.;. what the world's leading sleep researchers have identified as the best-odds sleep promotion strategies for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.;. the science behind each of the major sleep training methods — along with the inside scoop on the major pros and cons, according to parents who've tried them.;. co-sleeping, partners in exile (in the spare bedroom), and other hot-button topics in the world of sleep.;. sleep transitions: from co-sleeping to solo sleeping; from crib to bed; from napping to no more naps.;. nightmares, night terrors, bedtime refusal, and too-early risers. Includes.:.;. checklists, charts, and sleep tools, including a handy sleep log.;. sleep books, websites, and organizations that every parent should know about. more...

Price: $13.99