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The NDD Book

admin — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:01:58 +0000

If you can get past all the acronyms (all of which happen to end with D) without losing your mind, you might actually learn something from this book. NDD or Nutrition Deficit Disorder, a term coined by Dr. Sears, explains how poor nutrition is affecting your child’s health. Sears takes a lot of liberties in blaming it as the cause of almost every physical, mental or behavioral problem your child has. However, having said that, there is some really good information in the book. There are great tips on how to incorporate more healthy foods into your child’s diet including ways to introduce new foods to picky eaters, recipes, snack ideas and sample meals plans. The book includes a list of which fruits and vegetables are high in phytonutrients (and popular with kids) as well as an explanation of which food additives to avoid. If you skip over some of the medical information, there is a lot of good information to take away from this book.

The N.D.D Book: By William Sears. Little, Brown and Company.

Bears on Chairs

admin — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:02:55 +0000

Tired of Goodnight Moon and Pat the Bunny? Expand your library with the soon-to-be classic Bears on Chairs. The endearing story of five bears learning to share four chairs is sweet, simple and guaranteed to work its way into your nightly rotation. Parents and kids alike with love Shirley Parenteau’s charming rhymes and David Walker’s colorful, engaging illustrations. $15.99 at Books & Books.

Bears on Chairs: Written by Shirley Parenteau, Illustrated by David Walker. Candlewick Press.

The Gastrokid Cookbook

admin — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:26:28 +0000

Looking to break out of – or avoid – the chicken fingers & hot dog rut? Welcome to the Gastrokid Cookbook. Designed to “feed a foodie family in a fast-food world,” the picture heavy 150-page recipe collection skews seasonal, local and a bit gourmet. Recipes like Zucchini humus, Shepard’s Pie and Japoniase Chicken Nuggets are fast, easy to prepare and kid-tested. We’re not sure our toddler is up for grilled octopus just yet, but we’re eager to test out Fast Fish Cakes and 50/50 Pasta. Plus the book features an entire chapter on pizza – that we can get behind.

The Gastrokid Cookbook. By Hugh Garvey and Matthew Yeomans. Wiley Publishing.

The Lion & The Mouse

admin — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:26:05 +0000

Discover your toddler’s story-telling skills with this wordless addaptation of Aesop’s fable “The Lion and the Mouse.” A mouse accidentally disturbs a lion from his sleep, the lion decides to let the mouse run free and the mouse returns the favor later. Colorful, engaging illustrations tell the tale beautifully and will prompt your child to make up the story as he or she reads along.

The Lion & The Mouse. By Jerry Pinkney. Little, Brown and Company.

Fanny & Annabelle

admin — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:21:08 +0000

One rainy day Fanny decides to write a story about her favorite doll Annabelle. Journey through Fanny and Annabelle’s experiences as they discover the art of telling a story, learn a lesson about right & wrong and have loads of fun along the way. A happy, upbeat tale perfect to launch loads of at-home projects. We see many a homemade story in your future!

Fanny & Annabelle. By Holly Hobbie. Little, Brown and Company

Even June Cleaver Would Forget the Juice Box

admin — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:53:44 +0000

Billed as a “way out of the Perfect Parenting race,” this book explores & tackles the dangers, realities and consequences of Extreme Parenting and the pervasive sense of perfectionism many modern-day moms feel obligated by. The first half identifies the nuances and sources of Extreme Parenting while the second half equips women with the tools to overcome it and create their own version of a “perfectly good mother.” Author Ann Dunnewold, Ph.D. leans heavily into the self-help genre here. All moms will find something to relate to, but the advice and detail might be a bit too much for some moms.

Even June Cleaver Would Forget the Juice Box. By Ann Dunnewold, Ph.D. Health Communications, Inc.

Unbuttoned

admin — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:50:36 +0000

Few issues in a new mother’s life are more polarizing, dominating, challenging and consuming than breatfeeding. This new collection of essays takes an introspective look at 25 personal experiences. Best-selling author Julia Glass discusses nursing two sons after being treated for breast cancer; humorist Suzanne Schlosberg laughs about the logistics of nursing twins; and columnist Patricia Barry defends her decision to bottle-feed her three daughters; and more. Moms of every persuasion will find something to relate to.

Unbuttoned: Women Open Up About the Pleasures, Pains, and Politics of Breastfeeding. Edited by Dana Sullivan and Maureen Connolly. Harvard Common Press.

Potty Training Boys the Easy Way

admin — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:33:50 +0000

Potty Training Boys the Easy Way is based on the premise that training boys is implicitly more difficult than training girls. “Boys are known to take longer, learn later & have more problems than girls,” explains Caroline Fertleman, MD. To counteract such difficulties, co-authors Fertleman and Simon Cave offer up a step-by-step process for getting boys out of diapers and into the bathroom. Chapter topics include early prep (beginning at 12 months), useful & useless tools, a typical potty training session, venturing out of the house, troubleshooting and night training. We’re not convinced boys need an entirely different approach, but if you’re having a particularly tough time, this might be your best bet.

Potty Training Boys the Easy Way: Helping Your Son Learn Quickly – Even If He’s a Late Starter. By Caroline Fertleman, MD & Simon Cave. De Capo Press.

I Don’t Want a Posh Dog

admin — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:27:46 +0000

One of the funniest kid’s books we’ve seen in a while, Posh Dog is a very entertaining riff on doggie pop culture. Forget “blow-dry-when-washed” and “fancy, attitudey” dogs and bring on the “sweet willy-nilly” and “not-too-proud or loud” dogs. A beautiful, great read for dog owners and lovers alike – it’ll please parents & children alike.

I Don’t Want a Posh Dog: By Emma Dodd. Little, Brown and Company.

Dinotrux

admin — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:22:48 +0000

Meet Craneosaurus, Dozeratops, Digasaurus and other prehistoric trucks in this big, beautiful action adventure great for young readers with an imagination. Millions of years ago Dinotrux “rumbled, roared and chomped.” Meet and greet the collection via vivid colorful pictures in this oversized hardcover book.

Dinotrux: By Chris Gall. Little, Brown and Company.