The New Parent: The Essential Guide for All First-Time Mothers and Fathers

Title: The New Parent

Author: Dr. Mariam Stoppard

Pages: 168

ISBN: 0789419971

Publisher: DK Adult

Publishing Date: 1998 (First Edition Date)

Genre: Parenting

Annotation: A visual guide by Doctor Mariam Stoppard that is an everything guide for new parents!

Evaluation: In this Dorling Kingsley book, better known as “DK,” famous British Doctor Mariam Stoppard brings us a guide that is full of visuals that make this resource for new parents a special tool. Covering the beginnings of pregnancy all the way to safe-proofing your home and developmental milestones, this illustrated guide will be a visual reference that will not only tell you about your child in the early ages, but will show you too.

Caring for Your Baby and Young Child

Title: Caring for Your Baby and Young Child, Birth to Age Five

Authors: The American Academy of Pediatrics

Price: 22.95

Pages: 928

Publiser: Bantam

Date: 2009

Edition: 5th

ISBN: 0553386301

Genre: Parenting

Subject: Childhood Care

Annotation: The American Academy of Pediatric's mammoth up to date and comprehensive book and guide about childhood care.

Evaluation: The author, Steven P. Shelov, MD, MS, FAAP, is a Professor of Pediatrics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Chairman of Pediatrics at Maimonides Medical Center and Lutheran Medical Center, and Vice President of the Infants' and Children's Hospital of Brooklyn. This book is a resource that can answer any question you may have about children’s health, emergency situations, routine care, and the recently updated version has information on organic care and other trendy healthcare topics. A not to be missed guide this book is a trusted staple in parenting and childcare.

Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder

Title: Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder
Author: Richard Louv
Publisher: ALGONQUIN BOOKS OF CHAPEL HILL
Publisher Date: 2008
Price: $14.95
Genre: Nature and Child Development

Annotation: This recipient of the 2008 Audubon Medal is an awakening book for parents to reconnect their children with nature and the affects of a nature-less phenomenon nature-deficit disorder which the author identified before writing this book.

Evaluation: This is a wonderful read for modern parents, especially those who live in cities or areas that don’t encourage outdoor play or connections to the natural world. Also, in a world that everything’s answer is given in digital forms from television to computers, parents are introduced to a natural answer to common current trends in illnesses such as “ADD.” An inspiring look at days gone by where we spent much more time playing outside and an encouraging goal to get our kids away from nature-deficit disorder (a clever play on the all to common “Attention Deficit Disorder”). Will get parents, teachers, and librarians thinking about new and interesting ways to share activities and play with children.

Author Website: http://richardlouv.com/