Favourite Books - I'm a Big Brother

With our little one arriving in just two short days - I was reminded of this book that my mother-in-law bought H that he just loves - "I'm a Big Brother".

It is a great book for those parents who don't know what they are having as the baby in the story is gender neutral and just referred to as "Baby" instead of he or she. H loves to listen to the story and it is a great opportunity for us to discuss what it is going to be like once his baby arrives.

If you are expecting and you already have a little boy then I would highly recommend picking up this book to share with your little guy about the upcoming arrival of your new baby.

The author Ronne Randall has also written a girl version, I'm a Big Sister.

Looks Good - Book: Simplicity Parenting

This is a book that I have seen on a few mommy sites and it comes highly recommended.

The writeup on Chapters.ca says:

"Today's busier, faster society is waging an undeclared war on childhood. With too much stuff, too many choices, and too little time, children can become anxious, have trouble with friends and school, or even be diagnosed with behavioral problems. Now internationally renowned family consultant Kim John Payne helps parents reclaim for their children the space and freedom that all kids need for their attention to deepen and their individuality to flourish. Simplicity Parenting offers inspiration, ideas, and a blueprint for change:

• Streamline your home environment. Reduce the amount of toys, books, and clutter-as well as the lights, sounds, and general sensory overload.
• Establish rhythms and rituals. Discover ways to ease daily tensions, create battle-free mealtimes and bedtimes, and tell if your child is overwhelmed.
• Schedule a break in the schedule. Establish intervals of calm and connection in your child's daily torrent of constant doing.
• Scale back on media and parental involvement. Manage your children's "screen time" to limit the endless deluge of information and stimulation.

A manifesto for protecting the grace of childhood, Simplicity Parenting is an eloquent guide to bringing new rhythms to bear on the lifelong art of raising children."

All sites that I have visited about this book have given it a good review. Like any parenting book they say there are parts of it that you will use and parts that you just don't agree with. Basically it is about slowing down and doing less and just letting kids be kids. Sounds like good ol' relaxed parenting to me.

It sells for about $12(paperback). I am going to try to pick up this book over the summer and give it a read. I have seen it at Chapters and Serenity Birth Studio here in Barrie. I will post more on it, once I have read it.

Here are a few reviews about the book:

http://newhomeeconomics.wordpress.com/2010/02/07/book-review-simplicity-parenting/

http://joyfultoddlers.blogspot.com/2010/09/book-review-simplicity-parenting.html

There is even a facebook page for the book:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Simplicity-Parenting/257701525127

Looking For - A Good Parenting Book

Hello there mommies! I have a friend who is looking for a good parenting book with suggestions/advice for things like fighting with siblings, biting, hitting, tantrums, increasing confidence, teaching morals, etc. I know of Barbara Coloroso, but who else is out there?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!