Mom Needs Book Recommendations
As I’ve mentioned before, I tend to educate myself on a need-to-know basis.
Well, now I need to know.
We’re getting to the point in Joshua’s young life where his daily existence is becoming slightly more complicated than eat, sleep, play. So far I think we’ve done a pretty good job…at least we haven’t done any major damage as far as we can tell. But I’d like to be a little more prepared for the upcoming months and years.
I would appreciate any and all book recommendations regarding cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development (both general information and how to encourage development in those areas). I am also interested in reading more about infant and toddler health and nutrition.
So bring it on! Books-a-Million is waiting for me!
Well, now I need to know.
We’re getting to the point in Joshua’s young life where his daily existence is becoming slightly more complicated than eat, sleep, play. So far I think we’ve done a pretty good job…at least we haven’t done any major damage as far as we can tell. But I’d like to be a little more prepared for the upcoming months and years.
I would appreciate any and all book recommendations regarding cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development (both general information and how to encourage development in those areas). I am also interested in reading more about infant and toddler health and nutrition.
So bring it on! Books-a-Million is waiting for me!
Comments
throwing this out there, but eric carl(?) author of "brown bear brown bear" has some great books.
"good night moon" is a good one, i had black and white pages too, good for early years.
i love the "click clack moo" or "giggle giggle quack" series. two books they are fun and have stuffed animals that you can get with them.
for more older children.. "stinky cheese man" is hilarious
i got "walter the farting dog" books for my nephews, they love them.. hilarious for adults too
i could come up with some more, i'd just have to think about it for a second more
While I will keep an eye out for Walter the Farting Dog, I was looking for books for me to read about child development, health, and nutrition.
I have heard about Click, Clack, Moo, as well, which I will also look for! There's a first birthday coming up soon!
;)
A good health reference book is
Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbninquiry.asp?ean=9781583331392&PWB=1&z=y
It's great because it gives conventional, homeopathic, nutrition, ect, means of treating most diseses. As well as some good info on immunizations.
That's all I got off the top of my head but give me a day or two and I'll see if I have more.
I read every book on the market when my child was your child's age. I did everything by the book. I breastfed until age 1. I cooked and mashed organic carrots for her to eat instead of buying baby food. I ironed onesies. I ironed onesies! And ya know what? My kid is just as messed up all the formula-drinking, Gerber-eating, wrinkled-onesie-wearing kids. My advice? Read Walter the Farting Dog, eat chocolate, and be happy! :D
I agree with Jennifer - the fun begins for you both now, as you can start taking him to toddler groups and museums and libraries and ... the world is going to become your oyster! Enjoy!
On food and nutrition I like Annabel karmel: Superfoods for babies and children (don't be too disappointed if he doesn't eat it though!!)
With queries on development I like the following websites:
www.babycentre.co.uk
www.babyworld.co.uk
You can easily worry needlessly though if your child isn't marrying up with the milestones that they outline.
I'm jumping on the band wagon with the people telling you not to read too much. I drove myself nuts the first few months doing that. I now have a copy of all three "what to expect" that I use only for reference. Relax, enjoy Joshua, and accept the fact that babies will do what ever they like whenever they like.
My vbest advice, find a group of moms with kids the same age as Joshua and use them as a sounding board. Try classes such as Kindermusik or Gymboree (I recommend Kindermusik, but that's what Ty and I have been doing for the last year), and just have fun.
But really, thanks for the feedback!
With David I'm a neurotic book reader. I take everything with a grain of salt but I'd rather be informed then not.
This next one will probably be more seat of the pants as I expect the 2 older ones to really do the raising and I just get to eat chocolate chip cookie dough. Right?! :)
Read as much as you can handle but remember that every kid is different and only you will know whether or not something is working for Joshua.
The first problem with books on child rearing is that they can't possibly be designed for every type of child. You better believe if you have a child, they will not fit all the parenting books you have read! Not to mention, YOU are the best expert on your children.
Probably the most important thing to do is to read several books and develop YOUR parenting philosophy. That way, when you do things like 1) take your child to the ped, 2) choose schools, 3) discipline, 4) reward, etc., you come at it with knowledge and confidence...it amazes me how many parents are strong-armed and poo-poo'd by their children's pediatrician, schools, etc.
YOU are the biggest expert on YOUR child. ;) All four of mine have such tremendous similarities and differences, that no one could know them better, or what is 'normal' for them, than me and their father!
It should say...
"no your child should not be drinking soda at age 2"
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