Recommended Reading
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What
Color is Your Pacifier? You're up half the night. You hit the
bottle by 6:00 a.m. That bald spot is getting worse. Clearly, you're in
a rut. It's time for a change. But remember: Only you (and Mommy and
Daddy, and possibly Grandma, and maybe that nice woman from daycare) can
change you.
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Toddlers. What does
Madison from playgroup have that you don't? Simple: A plan. And if you
expect to make varsity Kindermusik, you'll have one, too. After all,
it's not enough to want to cruise from the couch to the recliner—you
need to make it happen.
Who Moved My String Cheese? Sippy cup: check. A-list binky: check.
Goldfish crackers: check. But what's this? Your Arthur marathon has been
bumped by a PBS pledge drive? Not to worry. With Zen-like focus, you
adjust your Pull-Up and slowly count to one. In your corner of the
playpen, it's all about overcoming adversity.
The Purpose-Driven Tantrum. You're damp, hungry, and twenty
minutes late for nappy-nap. And you feel an ear infection coming on.
Shouldn't your fellow Costco shoppers share your pain? Certainly. But
for maximum results, is the automotive aisle really the smartest place
to launch your meltdown? Think, baby. Think.
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Utero. Lustily thrown knees
and elbows will get Mommy's attention, but subtle nudges can work in a
pinch. . . Nothing beats an afternoon spent rocking. . .
Never underestimate the power and charm of a well-timed hiccup. . .
The Five People You Meet at Target. Into each life a little apple
juice must spill, right? Well, try babbling that to Glaring Cashier
Lady! And that Elmo sock you kicked off near the PlayStation display?
Good luck convincing Pensive Electronics Clerk to crawl under the
console after it. . .
Eats, Poops & Screams. Unsure of your responsibilities as the
family newborn? You're not alone. In this semi-autobiographical board
book, young Kelsey addresses the issues flummoxing babies everywhere.
Eye-openers include Chapter 7 (" Is it Colic, or Am I Just a Crybaby?" )
and Appendix II (" Meconium: an Encomium" ).
The Proper Care and Feeding of Pinworm. That scary pharmacist
might call them Enterobius Vermicularis, but you call them "
itchy." Still, a pet's a pet. To keep your little vermin pals
thriving, stay out of that bathtub. And if Mommy comes at you with
scotch tape? Toddle away and don't look back!
--art
by Elizabeth Hannon
