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Share one of these books, or
your personal favorite, with your au pair to help her understand
the American approach to child rearing.
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Your
One-Year-Old: The Fun-Loving, Fussy 12-To 24-Month-Old; Your
Two Year Old: Terrible or Tender; Your Three Year Old: Friend
or Enemy; Your Four-Year-Old: Wild and Wonderful.
By Louise Bates Ames et al.
Each volume in this series discusses the particular developmental
and growth patterns associated with that year. Offers practical
advice and psychological insights. Includes lists of toys and
equipment suitable for the particular year. |
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The
First Twelve Months of Life: Your Baby's Growth Month by Month.
By Frank Caplan
This book helps parents understand their new babies: from what
an infant knows and feels at each stage of development to what
he or she needs from a parent to grow and thrive. |
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How
To Talk So Kids Will Listen And How To Listen So Kids Will Talk.
By Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
This book provides a step-by-step approach to improving relationships
within the family using exercises to improve your ability as
a parent to talk and problem-solve with your children. The solid
tools provided are appropriate for kids of all ages. |
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The Mother's
Almanac.
By Marguerite Kelly and Elia Parson
A complete guide to loving and living with small children. |
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Your
Baby and Child: From Birth to Age Five.
By Penelope Leach
Each developmental stage—newborn, settled baby, older baby,
toddler, and young child—is discussed in terms of feeding,
teeth and teething, growing, excreting, crying, sleeping, playing,
and everyday care. For each stage, an additional set of appropriate
topics is discussed, including muscle power, speech, child care,
and appropriate toys. |
Annotations
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