Friday, 27 June 2008 00:00
Although this book by Heather Gibbs Flett and Whitney Moss is meant specifically for the first-time mom, there’s no doubt that any mom will find something to love in this little book. This book contains 250 activities for you to do with or without your baby, meant to make it easier for a new mom to gain confidence, get outside, and find new things to do with her day. The book is as cute and funny as it is creative, and the tips are truly perfect for moms who are new to figuring out how to go about their daily lives with a baby in tow.
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No one ever said that staying home with kids was easy. But now, thanks to this new book by Melissa Stanton, you’ll have somewhere to turn whenever you’re feeling a little lonely, under-appreciated, or overwhelmed. Stanton, a magazine editor turned stay-at-home herself, understands all too well both the joys and the challenges that come with staying home with your children full time. For this book, she draws not only on her own experience, but also on the experiences of other moms, who she spoke to and surveyed at length. With information about dealing with everything from money and scheduling to friendships and marriage, Stanton has the advice you need for every situation and the sympathy and understanding you’ve been hoping for. No one understands a stay-at-home mom like another stay-at-home mom, which gives Stanton the insights to make this Survival Guide a valuable resource for moms everywhere. 
With autism rates increasing faster than ever, it seems that this is a fear that plagues all parents today. Moms worry not only about the causes, but about the diagnosis. Is my child not talking enough? Does her response to my hug seem unusual? The questions go on and on. And despite the reassurances of others, moms know when something just isn’t right. Luckily, this book by Osnat and Philip Teitelbaum can provide some peace of mind.
Any mother who has watched her newborn grow into a toddler knows that the first 3 years of a child’s life are times of growth, change, and incredible potential. Which is why The Early Start Active Reading Series was specifically designed to help children learn language skills. With adorable slide, pull, or flip out pictures, basic information (like numbers, colors, shapes, and opposites), and ideas for parents to engage with their children in activities and conversations that promote a learning of language and vocabulary as they read along, these books are as cute as they are effective. Children as young as 18 months will love the colorful images and the interactive quality of the stories. With these books, you can make story time not just a time for bonding, but an opportunity to learn and grow as well. After all, the kids will be in preschool before you know it! To learn more about the method and the books, visit the website 
This book is perfect for all expectant parents who want to be as prepared as possible when delivery day finally arrives. Written by Sarah McMoyler, a labor and delivery nurse as well as a mother, and Armin Brott, author of a number of best-selling books for dads, The Best Birth will help you not only to feel prepared, but truly comfortable as you approach your baby’s birth.
Every mom knows the wonder and joy that comes with having children, and Loren Slocum has candidly captured these emotions in her book The Greatest Love. With truly incredible photographs by Brittany Lee Hanson, this book celebrates motherhood in a beautiful and inspiring way. Loren includes quotes, advice, stories, and sentiments, through which you will feel your own experiences as a mother coming alive. The Greatest Love will motivate you to seize every opportunity to make the future brighter for your children, will remind you to appreciate every moment that you enjoy as a mother, and will help you to feel like an extraordinary mom every day. The affirmation and love – as well as the gorgeous photos – contained within these pages make this book worth reading again and again. 
How many times have parents heard – or even said – that they wish their children had come with a guidebook? Well thanks to Maureen LoBue, now they do. Her new book, Mean Mom’s Club: The Mom’s Rule Book is the perfect resource for any woman trying to be the best mom she can. Although Maureen’s approach is tough – after all, kids need firmness and boundaries as well as love – she does not presume to tell mothers how to raise their children; rather, she provides rules of the road to help moms find their own path and emphasizes the importance of a mother’s common sense. With advice, anecdotes, and, most importantly, seven rules that every mom should follow, Maureen gives readers just the right combination of information and solidarity. Mean Mom’s Club has a wealth of information, a touch of humor, and a lot of inspiration. Whether you are about to have your first child or already have several, this is one book that is worth reading. For more information, visit the website 
As a mom, it can be difficult to ensure that your daughter grows up with a good body image, especially when the media, her friends, and everyone else is telling her how she should look. And in today's world, this problem has become more than a trend - it's an epidemic. Luckily, Jill S. Zimmerman Rutledge’s honest and understanding book for pre-teen and teenage girls deals with this very issue. 
When you have (or are about to have) a new baby, being organized is generally as crucial as it is implausible. Which is why there is so much to be said for Amanda R. Dobbins’ new book, The Baby File. This book makes getting organized – and keeping track of all of your most important information – simpler than choosing bedding for your new crib.
This new book seeks to fill the gaps that author Anna Johnson found in the available pregnancy and motherhood resources when she was pregnant with her own son. Johnson offers honest advice, suggestions, encouragement, and a sense of companionship that will get you through everything from reinventing your wardrobe to account for your growing belly and designing your dream nursery to handling the changing relationship with your husband and overcoming the stress of getting back into shape after giving birth.
