Who doesn't want another shot at childhood? The key to opening that door is your grandchildren. Co-authors Siegel and Zinberg provide a concise, down-to-earth guide for both grandparents and parents. Each of the 52 straight forward nourishing practices provide methods of mindfulness, along with endearing real-life stories that grandparents can identify with. These bite-sized stories offer a rich assortment of simple ways to be present in our fast-paced lives and not miss the richness of time spent with grandchildren.
"I recommend this book for parents as a practical guide to raising their children in the first two years of life." -- Charles Markman, MD, FAAP Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, UCLA Attending Physician, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles "A commonsense guide to parenting that will be a great asset to new and anxious parents." -- Mark Tafeen, MD, FAAP Attending Physician, Plantation General Hospital Plantation, Florida "I love this book! Finally we have a book that gets right to the point for all our questions and concerns as new parents." -- Vanna White The Pink and Blue Baby Pages is an indispensable compendium of practical parenting tips and essential information for new parents. Carefully prepared and organized for easy reference, this delightfully illustrated guide covers everything from setting up your baby's nursery to simple preparation of baby food to childproofing your home. Laurie Waldstein and Leslie Zinberg address the common fears and typical day-today questions new parents face during their baby's first twenty-four months. There's information on buying baby equipment, from car seat to crib; stocking the home medicine cabinet; handling a colicky or crying baby; choosing a pediatrician; bathing and dressing an infant; and balancing siblings, pets, and company. With a foreword by noted pediatrician Peter S. Waldstein, MD, FAAP, The Pink and Blue Baby Pages offers tried-and-true solutions and practical advice new moms and dads need to minimize their concerns and maximize their confidence. Laurie Waldstein and Leslie Zinberg, founders of Double L Productions, have created a number of Saturday morning cartoon concepts for television, and they are currently developing a series of children's books.
