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  • Book Reviews for Moms

    • And What Do You Do? When Women Choose to Stay Home  The summary of the book states the authors answer the question of why women are staying home and what happens to them after they leave the workforce. It states the book is a celebration of these remarkable women whose gifts of love and time given to their families come back tenfold.

    • Chocolate for a Mother’s Heart  Author: Kay Allenbaugh  This is a collection of inspirational short stories that melt mothers’ hearts. Included with the stories are motivational quotes from famous people. Great to read as a five minute break from the kids.

    • Expectations: 30 Women Talk about becoming a Mother Author: Laurie Wagner Photos by Ann Hammersky This is a collection of short essays written by mothers of all ages, racial and social backgrounds. This book let’s you know that your thoughts and feelings are shared by mothers across the country. Mothers of all stages will enjoy this book. Extremely relevant for mothers who have just had another child and are readjusting their life to include the newest member.

    • Guide to Baby Products (Consumer Reports Books) Author: Sandy Jones with Werner Freitag and the Editors of Consumer Reports Books This resource book provides up-to-date information on safety, convenience, comfort, and durability for hundreds of baby products. It includes Consumer Report Ratings, price guidelines, recall information, and manufacturers’ listings. 

    • Ladder of Years Author: Anne Tyler. This is the story of a woman who feels unneeded by her family. Without notice, she leaves them and starts over from scratch building many new relationships in a small town. ** out of 5. Great for the empty nester, but did not apply to our lives. Very detailed characterization.

    • The Girl With the Pearl Earring Author: Tracy Chevalier. is the story of a sixteen year old girl whose family is placed in poverty when her father loses his sight. The girl becomes a maid for a painter and his large family. This fictitious story is set in the 1600's in Holland and is inspired by Vermeer's painting titled The Girl with the Pearl Earring. **

    • The Parent Lifesaver Author: Dr. Todd Cartmell This book is a wealth of practical information for parents, teachers, day-care providers or others who supervise children. The author provides positive methods for behavior management. From this book you can design a parenting plan based on respect, example, and discipline.

    • Rocket Boys Author: Homer H. Hickman, Jr. This is a memoir of a young boy’s life in Coalwood, West Virginia - a town where the only things that mattered were coal mining and high school football. The young boy and his friends (the Rocket Boys) learn to turn mine scraps into rockets, and dare to dream a new life outside of the dying town

    • Siblings Without Rivalry Author: Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish If you love parenting solutions to everyday issues, but don’t have a lot of time for a lengthy parenting text, this is a book for you. It discusses how we, as parents, can empower our children in their relationships with their siblings and with others. In my experience, we learn a tremendous amount of life lessons from our siblings and from the roles that we play in our family unit. Siblings Without Rivalry offers wonderful, easy-to-read and understand illustrations that address everyday situations and creates clear examples of how our communications can enhance both the sibling relationship as well as the parent-child relationship.   As a parent, it can be difficult to treat each child equally as time and circumstances continue to change. Faber and Mazlish challenge that although ‘equal parenting’ can be an impossible ideal, ‘unique parenting’ is ultimately what each child needs. If a child’s individual needs are met and they are shown positive relationship building skills, they will develop a healthy sense of self and a set of skills that will serve them well for a lifetime.

  • Kid Books, Music, Video and Software Reviews

    • Books

      • Goodnight Moon Author: Margaret Wise Brown
        This book is colorfully illustrated. It is a great “going to bed” book. The book says “goodnight” to almost every item in the room. It is a good book for children to learn the name of several items such as house, mouse, comb, brush, mittens, kittens, etc. It also says “goodnight” to the moon, stars, and other objects. My children have enjoyed this book. 

      • My First Book About the Internet Author: Sharon Cromwell
        This simplifies the concept of the Internet with fun illustrations. The book includes a glossary of terms, suggested websites and ways to “stay safe on the Internet”. Great for kids. Moms might learn a few new terms as well!

      • Night House, Bright House Author: Monica Wellington
        “Time to get up, said the cup” This book explores each room of the house through rhyme. Each page is brightly illustrated with animals exploring each room. The prose includes a picture in front of the rhyme keyword. Excellent for preschoolers as they prepare for reading. Fun for toddlers to locate featured rhyme in the associated room illustration.

      • The Rainbow Fish Author: Marcus Pfister
        This is a great book that teaches children to share and make friends. It is about a beautiful fish that has glittering scales, however he is not happy because he has no friends. At the end the fish shares his greatest treasures and with his newly found generosity he has finally found how to be happy. 

      • There’s a New Baby at Your House  Author: Donna Cole
        This book is great for preparing your children for the birth of another child. David loved this book- he wanted to read it almost every night. It teaches young children all about the characteristics of newborns and discusses how children may feel when a new baby is brought into their home. The illustrations show real pictures of babies, their siblings and parents. 

      • The Very Hungry Caterpillar Author: Eric Carle
        This book presents the transformation of a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly. The book is colorful in its illustrations and is simple in its descriptions.

      • Whoever You Are Author: Mem Fox
        The book has a message that all over the world all children may not look the same, or speak the same language but inside they are the same. All children cry, laugh, play, learn, eat and sleep. Leslie Staub colorfully illustrates the book.

      • The Going to Bed Book Author: Sandra Boynton
        This is a great going to bed book. The books talks about the process of going to bed which includes taking a bath, putting on pajamas, brushing teeth, etc. My son loved this book!!!

      • Baby Talk! Author: Penny Gentieu
        A picture board book that babies just love. Great large images of babies clapping hands, playing peek-a-boo, etc., allow baby to mimic and learn. Short and sweet!

      • Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?  Author: Dr. Seuss
        The Dr. Seuss "Bright and Early Board Books" series features some of Seuss¹s best in board book form, giving them a greater appeal to babies and toddlers. There¹s a bunch of unknown Seuss out there that ranks up with Green Eggs and Ham. This is one of them. A super way to teach kids animal noises while introducing them to the wonderful world of Seuss.

      • How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? Author: Jane Yolen and Mark Teague
        Anyone who loves the classic Pigsty will appreciate the fun illustration and lyricism of this bedtime book, sure to win the hearts of any toddler-to-adolescent. Brimming with humor and familiar goodnight antics, here is a playful peek into the homes of dinosaur children and their parents at bedtime.

      • My Many Colored Days Author: Dr. Seuss
        Another Seuss! This one is an insightful and silly look at moods and feelings. Gorgeous illustrations make this simple, lyrical book interesting, even for adults! Use it to help toddlers express how they feel.
        Dear Daisy,

      • Get Well Soon Author: Maggie Smith
        This update tale is really one big get-well card in book form. Lots of surprises in the illustrations -- a wonderful gift for any ailing child, ages 2-6.

      • Sea Shapes Author: Suse MacDonald
        Caldecott Honor recipient Suse MacDonald has created an underwater world in which basic shapes such as circles, triangles, and stars are introduced through various sea creatures. Preschoolers will love how the shapes metamorphose into a whale's eye, a shark's tooth, etc. For older children, the book becomes a wonderful lesson in how to see and draw. Ages 3-8.

    • Music

      • PILLOW FULL OF WISHES produced by Rounder Kids
        Cathy Fink and Marcy Marker offer the second installment of a lullaby trilogy that's worth hunting down. The first outing, BLANKET FULL OF DREAMS, won a Grammy nomination and a NAPPA Gold Award. This one is bound to follow in its path with melodious music that would help any young child drift into lullaby land.

      • WILD THING by Sugar Beats
        The Sugar Beats specialize in remaking hits from the '60s and '70s into songs that parents and kids can enjoy equally. Their integration of children's voices and upbeat music is a sure hit on road trips. Songs include: "Build Me Up Buttercup," "Wild Thing," and "Ain't No Mountain High Enough." Grooooooovy!

    • Videos

      • BABY SONGS produced by Backyard Enterprises Inc.
        This is no big Hollywood production, but the sing-along music and general upbeat silliness of this video will surely keep your youngster¹s interest. Great for kids 18 months to 3 years, the "Baby Songs Video Series" features the music of Hap Palmer. If you like this one, be sure to pick up the next in the series, "Super Baby Songs." 30 minutes

    • Software

      • READY FOR SCHOOL TODDLER produced by Fisher-Price
        This CD for toddlers follows the Little People characters into a fantastic playland designed just for them. A super way to introduce your 18 month-to-3-year-old to the basics of computer and keyboard manipulation in an entertaining way.

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  • Recipes

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