Stacy M. Debroff

The Mom Book

4,278 of Mom Central's Tips...for Moms, from Moms

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Produktbeschreibung

SMART SOLUTIONS ABOUT ALMOST EVERYTHING FOR MOMS, FROM MOMS Created by hundreds of contributing mothers from the MomCentral.com community and Stacy DeBroff, The Mom Book features lists, tips, stories, and defining principles for everything from hiring a nanny to setting up a home office to surviving a rainy day at home. Here are answers to on-the-spot questions about fussy eaters, tantrums, starting school, work-family balance, and the thousand and one other skills needed to thrive as a mom. After all, who better than experienced mothers to share insider parenting advice?

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Free Press
• Seitenzahl: 704
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2002
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 37mm
• Gewicht: 1291g
• ISBN-13: 9780684871462
• ISBN-10: 0684871467
• Artikelnr.: 21023887

Autorenporträt

Stacy M. DeBroff

Inhaltsangabe

CONTENTS
Introduction
1
CLEAN, CLOTHED, & WELL RESTED
10 Defining Principles
Diapering
The Basics Keeping Your Squirmer Entertained Dealing with Diaper Rash
Protection Against Nighttime Leaks Keeping Diapers on Your Child Saving
Money
Toilet Training
Getting Underway On the Road At Night
Clothing
Buying Clothes Shoes Pajamas Making It Easy for Your Toddler to Dress
Himself Ending Clothing Battles Dressing for School Patching,
Buttons, & Repairs Outgrown Clothes
Bathing & Grooming
Sponge Bathing Your Newborn Baby Bath When Your Child Dislikes Baths
Make Yourself Comfortable & Productive Get Creative Splashing Getting
out of the Tub Summer Bath Bath Safety Nails Hair
Dental Care
Care of Baby Teeth Teething Relief Brushing Flossing
Sleep
Bedtime Routine Night Owls & Early Risers When Your Child Refuses Naps
Nighttime Fears Family Bed
2
FEEDING YOUR CHILD
10 Defining Principles
Breastfeeding, Bottlefeeding, & Weaning Breastfeeding
Advantages Getting Started Latching onto the Breast When Your Baby
Refuses to Nurse Prevention of & Relief for Sore Nipples Cost-Saving
Nursing Pads and Bras Pumping Breastfeeding & Travel for Work
Bottlefeeding
Advantages Formula Nipples Feeding Your Baby Her Bottle Warming
Bottles Nighttime Bottles
Burping
Weaning
Weaning from the Breast Weaning to a Cup Weaning off a Pacifier
Introducing Solids
Signs Your Baby Is Ready for More Textured Food Getting Started Spoon
Feeding Order of Introduction Allergens Baby Food High Chair Bibs
Finger Food Choking Teaching Your Toddler to Pour Her Own Drinks
Cleaning Up
Feeding Your Fussy Eater
Eating Well Making Food More Fun Ways to Get Your Child to Eat
Vegetables & Fruit Not Hungry at Mealtimes If Your Child Refuses to Eat
Breakfast School Lunch Ideas
Feeding Your Overeater
In the Kitchen Tips
How to Make Dinner Without Going Crazy Meal Planning Cooking Ahead for
Meals Using Your Freezer Time Savers Family Dinners
3
MEDICAL CONCERNS, CHILDPROOFING, & SAFETY
10 Defining Principles
Pediatric Care
Selecting a Pediatrician Ongoing Care Calling After Hours Keeping
Medical Records When to Change Pediatricians
Emergencies & Hospitalization
Emergency Room Visits Hospitalization
Colic
Home Medical Care
Giving Your Child Medicine Cold & Flu Season Comforting Your Sick Child
Booboos Bites, Stings, & Insects Nosebleeds Rashes, Chicken Pox, &
Poison Ivy Protection from the Sun Allergy-Proofing
Childproofing & Safety
Utilities & Appliances Doors Windows Stairways Furniture &
Knickknacks Baby Equipment Toys Bathroom Kitchen Decks, Porches,
& Balconies Backyard Garage Car Bicycle Accidental Poisoning
Lead Poisoning
Disaster Precautions
Fire Safety Water Safety Disaster Survival Kit Preventing Abduction
4
SOCIALIZING YOUR CHILD
10 Defining Principles
Discipline
Alternatives to Saying No Time-Outs
Behavioral Challenges
Tantrums & Bad Moods Interruptions Thumb Sucking Aggression & Biting
Lying Whining
Siblings
Siblings & a New Baby Getting Along
Friendships
Playgroups Playdates & Friends Sleepovers
Teaching Manners
Getting Started Table Manners Thank-You Notes
5
GETTING ORGANIZED
10 Defining Principles
Organizing Your Home
A Place for Everything Getting Rid of Clutter & Junk Your Child's
Bedroom Toys Artwork & School Projects Kitchen Emergency Telephone
Sheet Bathroom Closets Storage Backyard & Garden
Prioritizing & Keeping Track
Weekly To-Do List Calendar
Organizing Paper
Mail Working Files for Daily Use Family Filing System Household
Warranties
Establishing Family Routines
Mastering the Morning Launch Family Meetings Family Goal Setting
Personal Time & Relationships
Time for Self Time with Your Partner Logistics Around Divorce Keeping
in Touch
Moving with Kids
Making the Transition Easier Gathering Information About Your New
Community What to Open, Close, Return, Retrieve, & Transfer Packing It
Up Saying Goodbye Getting Acclimated
Surviving a Home Renovation with Kids Underfoot
Legal Issues
Your Will Nominating a Guardian for Your Child
6
HOME CARE & HOUSEKEEPING
10 Defining Principles
Engaging Your Partner's Help
How to Involve Your Child
Starting Your Child on Chores Chores for Your Toddler Chores for Your
Older Child Using a Chore Chart Inspiration Along the Way Allowance &
Pay for Extra Chores
Housekeeping & Cleaning
General Cleaning Tips Kitchen Stain Removal & Damage Repairs Around the
House Laundry Hiring Housecleaning Help
Running Errands & Shopping
Pets & Your Child
7
WORK & FAMILY BALANCE
10 Defining Principles
Negotiating Maternity Leave
Announcing You're Pregnant Your Office's Policy How Much Leave to Take
Arranging for Coverage During Your Leave Weeks Leading up to Your Leave
When to Start Your Leave While on Leave Returning to Work
Revising Your Work Schedule
Evaluate Your Situation Work Structure Options Working at Home:
Telecommuting Making Your Request to Your Employer Negotiating Your
Salary Leave Room for Change
Managing Your Work at the Office
Structuring Your Work Time Using the Wizard of Oz Technique Minimizing
Interruptions Fielding Overtime & Off-Hour Requests Forming a Network
of Working Moms
Travel for Work
Pacing Your Travel Coordinating with Your Partner Managing Your
Household While You Travel Sharing Information with Your Child Keeping
in Touch Taking Your Child Along Explaining to Your Child Why She Can't
Join You Bringing Back Surprises
Managing the Home Front
Using Breaks at Work for Errands Staying Connected to Your Child
Sharing with Your Child What You Do at Work Arriving Home in an Upbeat
Mood Unwinding After Work
Working from Home
The Mom-trepreneur: Running a Home-Based Business Setting Up Your Home
Office & Work Schedule Telecommuting Dealing with Clients Fielding
Interruptions Combating Loneliness
Becoming a Full-Time Mom
Deciding to Stay at Home Financial Planning Leaving Your Job Culture
Shock & Self-Esteem Finding Other Stay-at-Home Moms Returning to the
Work Force
Managing Volunteer & Outside Commitments
8
CHILD CARE
10 Defining Principles
Hiring a Nanny or Au Pair
Finding a Nanny The Hiring Process Arriving at a Written Agreement
Family Day Care & Day-Care Center
Family Day Care Day-Care Center Selecting a Provider
A Relative or Friend as Your Child-Care Provider
Factors to Evaluate in Making a Decision
Managing the Ongoing Relationship
Orienting Your Nanny or Au Pair Dealing with Separation Anxiety
Communication & Showing Appreciation Assessing How Well a Situation Is
Working Ending a Relationship Arranging Backup Child-Care Coverage
f0 Part-time, Evening, & Weekend Baby-sitting
Finding a Baby-sitter Orienting Your Baby-sitter Forming Baby-sitting
Co-operatives or Swapping with Friends
9
SCHOOL & EDUCATION
10 Defining Principles
Choosing a Preschool
Investigating Schools Paying a Visit References
School Preparations
Beginning in a New School Before School Starts Getting to School The
First Day of School
Getting Your Child to Talk About His Day
Being Involved in Your Child's School
Homework
Set a Regular Time Designate a Homework Place & Eliminate Distractions
Help Your Child Structure Work Habits Your Involvement Dealing with
Struggling or Mistakes
Communicating with Your Child's School
Parent-Teacher Conferences Advocating for Your Special Needs Child
Showing Appreciation to Teachers
Home Schooling
Celebrating the End of the School Year
10
OUTINGS & ACTIVITIES
10 Defining Principles
Outings, Day Trips, & Excursions
Advance Planning Things You Need Diaper Bag: Newborn to Five Months
Six Months & Older, Add to the Bag Keeping Your Baby Happy in the Car
Outdoor Excursions Indoor Excursions Museum or Historical Sites The
Theatre Athletic Events
Dining Out as a Family
Choosing a Restaurant Seating Ordering Food Entertainment While
Waiting
Indoor Activities
Arts & Crafts Creative Games Reading Growing Seeds & Indoor Plants
Outdoor Activities
Beating the Rainy or Snowy Day Blues Backyard & Sidewalk Activities
Outdoor Gardening Evening Activities
Classes, Sports, & Structured Activities
Choosing Classes or Activities Picking a Sport Summer Camp
TV, Computers, & Electronic Games
TV Management Computer & Electronic Games
11
MEMORIES & CELEBRATIONS
10 Defining Principles
Birthdays
Ways to Make the Day Special Your Birthday Party Budget Timing of the
Party Invitations Party at Home Having the Party Outside of Your Home
Cake Ideas & Alternatives Photography Tips Siblings Gifts Party
Manners Party Favors Celebrations at Day Care or School Attending
Birthday Parties
Holidays
Start Your Own Holiday Traditions Hosting a Holiday Meal Advanced
Preparation for the Holidays Gifts & Holiday Cards Involve Your Child
in the Spirit of Giving Chanukah Christmas Storing Holiday
Decorations New Year's Eve Valentine's Day Halloween
pard
Preserving Memories
Photographs Videotaping Your Kids Other Ways to Preserve Memories
Family Rituals & Traditions
CONCLUSION
Selected Bibliography
Index