Zero to Five

"e;The coolest--and easiest--book for new parents"e; --Parents magazineYou could read 34 parenting books on sleep, eating, potty training, discipline, and brain development. Or you could read Zero to Five: 70 Essential Parenting Tips Based on Science. Tracy Cutchlow cuts to the chase, summarizing the best scientific research in bite-sized chunks. One tip per page + beautiful photographs = cool + easy."e;The best I've seen in a long time."e; "e;My go-to source."e; "e;Fabulous."e; --Parent educators, childbirth-class teachers, early-learning advocatesCombining the warmth of a best friend with her simple, clear style, Tracy addresses questions such as:* Should I talk to my pregnant belly / newborn? Is that going to feel weird? (Yes, and absolutely.)* How do I help baby sleep well? (Start with the 45-minute rule.)* How can I instill a love of learning in my child? (With specific types of praise and criticism.)* What boosts my childs success in school? (It's not what you think.)* My kindergartner loves videos and cell-phone games. Thats cool, right? (If you play, too.)* What tamps down temper tantrums? (Naming emotions out loud.)* My sweet baby just hit a playmate / lied to me about un-potting the plant / talked back. Now what? (OK, this is a whole section of the book.)* How do I get through an entire day of this? (With help. Lots of help.)Zero to Five is here to help. Make it your guide to the crazy wonderful journey that is parenting.