The
Mother of All Baby Books by Ann Douglas
(Canadian
Edition: Wiley Canada, 2002; U.S.
Edition: Wiley, March 2004)
The sequel to The Mother of All Pregnancy Books. Contains chapters on planning
your babymoon, getting to know your new baby, coping with the most common new
parent worries, new mom stress, your postpartum body, postpartum depression and
mood, the baby blues, sleep (yours and baby), crying, colic, infant behavior,
common illnesses, infant development, and all the other important topics you
would expect to find covered in a comprehensive, critically acclaimed guide to
baby's first year. But what makes The Mother of All Baby Books unique and powerful
is
the
fact that it reads as a dialogue between mothers, supplemented with need-to-know
reference
material presented in handy charts and checklists.
The
Mother of All Toddler Books by Ann Douglas
(Canadian
Edition: Wiley Canada, 2002; U.S.
Edition: Wiley, March 2004)
The ultimate guide to coping with sleep problems, crying, biting, hitting, whining,
day
care
problems,
temper
tantrums,
potty
training,
food
jags,
and other toddler rites-of-passage.
You'll also find out about important toddler year milestones, toddler games,
arts and craft ideas, activities, ways to encourage your toddler's speech and
language development, and how to connect with your toddler emotionally.
The
sequel to the bestselling The Mother of All Baby Books.
The
Mother of All Parenting Books by Ann Douglas
(Canadian
Edition: Wiley Canada, 2003; U.S.
Edition: Wiley, May 2004)
Parenting
is the toughest job on the planet, and The Mother of All Parenting Books is
the book no parent should be without -- a no-nonsense guide to all the perennial
parenting hot topics from preschool through the preteens, including discipline,
sibling rivalry, teaching values, encouraging academic success, promoting
effective communication, avoiding parent burnout, raising children with special
needs, and bullying. This comforting instruction manual is packed with practical
strategies, handy
checklists,
and parent-tested advice designed to empower you to develop a parenting
style that works best for you and your children. The book includes a first-aid
guide, a directory of key parenting organizations, and answers to all your
key medical questions, vetted by health authorities. "This book has
all the answers that are missing from other parenting books. It's honest,
complete,
well-researched, and it's not preachy," says Dr. Cathryn Tobin," author
of
The Parent's Problem Solver.
Find out more about Ann's approach to writing about parenting
issues.
BRAND
NEW...
SLEEP SOLUTIONS and MEALTIME SOLUTIONS
Sleep
Solutions for Your Baby, Toddler, and Preschooler: The Ultimate No-Worry
Approach for Each Age and Stage
Mealtime
Solutions for Your Baby, Toddler, and Preschooler: The Ultimate No-Worry
Approach
for Each Age and Stage
The
two kickoff titles in the brand new The Mother of All Solutions series
focus
on two perennial challenges for parents with children under the age of
three: encouraging healthy eating habits in young children right from
day one and helping your child to become a great sleeper.
Sleep
Solutions for Your Baby, Toddler, and Preschooler: The Ultimate No-Worry
Approach for Each Age and Stage is
based on the premise that there's no one-size-fits-all parenting solution
and
that parents need to decide what works best for
their babies,
toddlers, and preschoolers after carefully weighing the latest research
on child development, their own parenting philosophies, what they have
learned about their child's temperament,
and the day-to-day realities of their families' situations. The book
is designed to help you to make sense
of all the conflicting sleep theories that have been coming at you
from all directions since before our baby was born -- the first step
to becoming
a less sleep-deprived and better rested parent. And if those problems
have carried over into the toddler or preschool years and you are now
dealing with bedtime resistance, bedtime refusal, nightwaking, nightmares,
night
terrors, early waking, and more serious sleep probles, you'll find
parent-proven solutions for tackling all of those problems and more.
You'll also get
help in putting the American Academy of Pediatrics' controversial
new recommendations on pacifier use and cosleeping in context and you'll
find some helpful guidelines on safer cosleeping. Developed in consultation
with the head of sleep medicine for a leading pediatric sleep clinic.
See the companion sleep
blog and Ann's Baby Sleep Solutions page over at Squidoo. Check out these sleep
articles by
Ann Douglas. And download this Sleep
Solutions Tip Sheet (.pdf) for tips on troubleshooting some of the
most common baby, toddler, and preschooler sleep problems
Mealtime
Solutions for Your Baby, Toddler, and Preschooler: The Ultimate No-Worry
Approach
for Each Age and Stage is the second book in the new series. It gives
you the facts you need to feel confident about feeding your baby, toddler,
and preschooler from birth on up. Key topics include breastfeeding, making
the transitoin to solid foods, starting baby on table foods, dealing
with picky eating, food jags, dining in and dining out, planning healthy
meals, feeding a sick child -- and much more. Includes meal planning
and nutrition tools, a convenience food decoder, and all kinds of web
extras. Developed in consultation with a registered dietitian and a panel
of other leading experts. See the companion mealtimes blog for more about the book. Download this Mealtime
Solutions Tip Sheet (.pdf) for tips on troubleshooting some of the
most common baby, toddler, and preschooler food and mealtime problems.
About
the series: The
Mother of All Solutions series is
the sister series to The
Mother of All Books series.
Like all siblings, they've got some things in common, but there are
also some key differences. While the books in The Mother of
All Books series
are designed to follow each age and stage -- The Mother
of All Pregnancy Books, The Mother
of All Baby Books, The Mother of All Toddler Books, and The
Mother of All Parenting Books are each devoted to a particular
chapter in your life as a mom or a mom-to-be
-- the
books in The Mother of All Solutions series zero in
on a key parenting problem that you may be facing at a particular stage
of motherhood.
The Unofficial Guide to Having
A Baby by Ann Douglas and John R. Sussman, M.D.
(First edition, Wiley, 1999; second
edition published
in February 2004)
The book the editors at Amazon.com described as "probably the best pregnancy
reference book on the market today." Co-written
with Connecticut obstetrician/gynecologist John R. Sussman, M.D. Now thoroughly
updated with more than 200 pages of new and completely revised material, including
week-by-week pregnancy tips, this bestselling pregnancy guide gives savvy parents-to-be
like you the inside scoop on the world of pregnancy: vital information that
other sources can't or won't reveal -- including the very latest research on
prenatal and genetic testing; insider secrets on how to weather the physical
and emotional highs and lows of pregnancy, with tips on health, exercise, sex,
and career management; money-saving tips that help you save on baby gear and
maternity wear; the latest trends in new childbirth methods, including doula
care, pain management, and alternative birthing options; handy checklists and
charts to track your baby's development, identify potentially dangerous medications
and drugs, and record the milestones in your pregnancy. You'll also get detailed
information about fetal development, what labor is really like, and how you
can change your lifestyle to give your baby the best possible start in life.
This was the first mainstream pregnancy book to break the silence on difficult
subjects, like miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death, perinatal bereavement,
and high risk pregnancy. The second edition follows in that tradition by breaking
new ground in pregnancy journalism by combining medical fact and mom "insider
info." What other pregnancy guide can make the same claim?
Trying Again: A Guide to Pregnancy After Miscarriage,
Stillbirth, and Infant Loss by Ann Douglas and John R. Sussman, M.D.
(Taylor
Publishing, 2000)
A compassionate guide to pregnancy after miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant
loss. Excerpted in the September 2000 issue of Canadian Living magazine
and spotlighted on Canada AM. Co-written with Connecticut
obstetrician/gynecologist John R. Sussman, M.D. The book features both medical
information on the causes and treatment of the most common causes of pregnancy,
miscarriage and infant death and information on dealing with the emotional challenges
of pregnancy after a loss. The book features numerous interviews with parents
who have conceived again after a loss.
Choosing
Childcare for Dummies by Ann Douglas
(Wiley,
November 2003) A no-nonsense guide to making the childcare decision that's
right for your family. Packed with tips and checklists galore. Note: You can
find book excerpts, childcare links, and more by visiting my Childcare-Guide.com Web
site.
PREGNANCY BOOKS, BABY BOOKS, PARENTING BOOKS
Baby
Science: How Babies Really Work by Ann Douglas
(Owl Books, 1998)
A child's guide to baby's first year. The ideal gift for children with a new
sibling on the way. Chosen as a Book of the Month Club selection for both Canada
and the U.S.
Before
You Were Born: The Inside Story by Ann Douglas
(Owl Books, Fall
2000)
A child's guide to prenatal development. Features a series of kid-friendly science
experiments designed to teach young children about life before birth. The "pre-quel" to
Baby Science. (Out of print.)
The
Family Tree Detective: Cracking The Case of Your Family's Story by Ann Douglas
(Owl
Books, 1999)
A fun guide to genealogy for kids ages 8 through 12. Features a variety of hands-on
activities designed to encourage kids to "climb" their family tree.
BRAND
NEW --
A brand new edition of this award-winning body image book for girls!
Body
Talk: The Straight Facts about Fitness, Nutrition, and Feeling Great about
Yourself by Ann Douglas and Julie Douglas. (Maple Leaf Press -- formerly
Owl Books/Greey de
Pencier, August
2002)
A body image book for girls ages 9 through 13. Co-written with my 15-year-old
daughter, Julie! Read all about the book at the publisher's website.
FAMILY
Family
Finance: The Essential Guide for Parents by Ann Douglas and Elizabeth Lewin
(Dearborn, 2001)
The U.S. edition of the popular Canadian book of the (almost) same name. "Read
Family Finance as soon as your pregnancy test turns
positive!" says Parenting magazine contributing editor Paula Spencer. "More
things than your sleep schedule change when you have a
baby. From buying the nursery to paying for college, this book offers priceless
advice." Co-written with U.S. financial planner and author
Elizabeth Lewin. (Out of print.)
Family
Finance: The Essential Guide for Canadian Parents by Ann Douglas
(Prentice-Hall
Canada, 1999)
A family-friendly guide to financial planning. "Read it before you apply for
a mortgage, shop for life insurance, or add to your credit card balance," says
Holly Bennett, Editorial Director, Today's Parent Group.
Sanity
Savers: The Canadian Working Woman's Guide to Almost Having It All by Ann Douglas
(McGraw-Hill
Ryerson, 1999)
The working woman's survival guide. "An excellent resource for women who are
desperate to restore some sanity to their too-busy lives," according to Cheryl
Embrett of Homemaker's magazine. (Out of print, but copies available
from the author)
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Raising Money-Smart Canadian Kids
(Prentice-Hall
Canada, Spring 2000)
The ultimate guide to teaching kids about money. Featured on numerous radio
shows. Co-written with money expert Barbara Weltman.
The Unofficial Guide
to Childcare by Ann Douglas
(Wiley, 1998)
A comprehensive guide to choosing childcare for your baby, toddler, preschooler,
or school-aged child. The book the Chicago Tribune described as "the
childcare bible."
WOMEN'S HEALTH
The
Incredible Shrinking
Woman by Ann Douglas
(Prentice-Hall Canada, Spring 2000)
A "real woman's" guide to weight loss. Highly recommended by the nutrition columnists
for both The Toronto Star and The Toronto Sun. Out of print,
but copies available from the author.
HISTORY AND POP CULTURE
Canuck
Chicks and Maple Leaf Mamas: Women of the Great White North. A Pop Culture
Celebration of Canadian Women by Ann Douglas
(McArthur and Company, October 2002)
Think—Mondo Canuck-but for women. A fast-paced tour of two centuries
of Canadian history and pop culture that focuses on landmark moments in the
lives of Canadian women, including the invention of the electric refrigerator,
the tampon, the miniskirt, the Tupperware party, and the birth control pill.
The ultimate estrogen-powered romp through Canadian history and pop culture for
Canuck chicks of all ages, the book also contains extensive material on the history
of childbirth, the history of pregnancy, and the history of motherhood in Canada.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Canada in the '60s, '70s, and '80s by Ann Douglas
(Prentice-Hall
Canada, 1999)
A fun look back at Canada during three of the most fascinating decades of the
twentieth century. Includes photos of such noteworthy Canadian newsmakers as
Pierre Trudeau and Paul Henderson. Out of print, but copies available from
the author.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Canadian History by Ann Douglas
(Prentice-Hall Canada,
1997)
A straightforward and fun guide to Canadian history covering the period from
pre-contact through the Quebec referendum.
Want to find out more about Ann's books? Be sure to visit her
other web sites:
Pregnancylibrary.com
ParentingLibrary.com
Childcare-Guide.com
CanuckChicks.com
Check out The
Mother of All Blogs for pregnancy and parenting news; information about
upcoming parenting workshops and events; and to find out about Ann's forthcoming
books. And sign up for her BRAND
NEW Amazon Connects blog at
Amazon.com, if you want to stay in the loop about Ann's forthcoming books,
find out the story
behind some of Ann's books, or hang out with other pregnancy, parenting,
and book-obsessed types.
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