Table of Contents
1 Welcome Baby
• Preparing for the Little Arrival
• Advice From the Trenches - I
• Breastfeeding
• When Baby Cries
• Sleep
2 Childcare
• Childcare options
• Babysitting
• Preschool
3 Outward Bound
• Out and About
• Grocery Shopping
• Waiting, Waiting, Waiting
• Travel
• Life’s a Beach
4 Hot Topics
• Teething and Tooth Care
• Weaning from Pacifiers
• Constipation
• Potty Training
• Routines & Transitions
• Bath Time
• The "Witching" Hours
5 Meals
• Starting Baby on Solids
• Meal Time
6 Family
• Introducing a New Sibling
• New Experiences
• Adjusting to a Move
• Quality Fun Time
• Memories
7 Just for Moms
• Taking Care of Yourself
• Staying Connected
• Advice from the Trenches - II
• When Spouses Travel
• Balancing Work Life
• When the Going gets Rough
8 Household Management
• Money Saving Ideas
• House Cleaning
• Children's Clothing
9 Fun Time
• Fun Indoor Activities
• Celebrations
• Crafts
• Recipies for Fun
• Toys
10 Safety
11 Informational Resources
• Literature for Children
• Literature for Parents
12 Development
• The 1st Year
• Age One
• Age Two
• Age Three
• Age Four
• Age Five
13 Website Resources
• Bibliography
• INDEX