This 7" x 6", 120 page book is fully indexed. Learn how baking soda was developed into a consumer product, how it works, and more importantly how to use it in an amazing number of ways. In fifteen different catagories, ranging from cooking and cleaning to hygience and home remedies, you'll find ideas you never thought of. Baking soda can be used for cooking, laundry, gardening, skin solutions, kitchen clean up, dental care, caring for kids, crafts and hobbies, bathroom clean up, grooming, pet problems, cars, and camping to name a few.
Even the most loving relationships occasionally need a fresh spark. This charming lovers’ handbook contains 101 hints to help get the fires burning again. From creating a special crossword with clues only the two of you would know to sweet treats containing special messages to coupons for future engagements, Vicki Lansky's innovative suggestions offer fresh inspiration for rekindling the romance in any relationship.
Vinegar is a health remedy, a neutralizer, a cleaner, a condiment, and a preservative. It can kill bacteria, mold, and germs, yet it is environmentally safe. This comprehensive guide covers all types and uses of vinegar (including using it as the basis for kids' science projects).
Vicki Lansky’s Divorce Book for Parents presents practical suggestions for parents who want to learn those new parenting techniques and is based on the author’s own experiences, those of other divorced parents, and the expertise of professionals, Lansky offers sensible advice for almost every issue of parenting through divorce. Lansky identifies predictable behavior parents can expect from their kids and shows how to best respond to help them through the difficult transition. She suggests lists of age-appropriate books for children to read and shares valuable information for parents on custody options, money and the legalities of divorce. There are dozen of helpful references and resources (many online) on subjects discussed in each chapter. This book is a must for parents considering or experiencing divorce.
KoKo Bear Can Help Children * learn what divorce means * deal with changes in their everyday lives * talk about their feelings * recognize that their feelings are natural * be assured that their parents still love them and will take care of them * understand that divorce is not their fault
The thought of having a second child is often overwhelming to parents. With her trade mark humor and practical advice, well known parenting author, Vicki Lansky guides parents through the major transition from one child to two. WELCOMING YOUR SECOND BABY offers hundreds of practical tips and advice for preparing an older sibling for the baby's entrance into the family. Parents will find this book filled with helpful information for their own adjustment to the new baby as well as their child's. There are listings of services, resources, support groups and lots of other parent–tested "it worked for me" testimonials. A complete index makes the information easy to find and a welcome feature for any busy parent eager to reduce sibling rivalary.
Let your child choose a favorite meal for dinner and have it by candlelight Select and tend a bird feeder together, and then spend time discussing or drawing the visitors it attracts Create a treasure hunt with real buried treasure in the yard or garden Take a trip to a U-pick-it farm to gather your own strawberries, raspberries, corn, beans, or other fruits or vegetables. Vicki Lansky's bestselling books include 101 Ways to Make Your Child Feel Special, 101 Ways to Tell Your Child "I Love You," 101 Ways to Be a Special Dad, and the Practical Parenting Series, which together have sold more than three million copies.
Reflecting the changing concerns and needs of modern parents, a new edition of this popular parent guide presents more than fifteen hundred tips to help parents cope with a new baby, toddler, or young child, covering such topics as feeding, sleep, hygiene, travel, play, and more.
This attractive four-color gift book, designed with a wrap cover of a diaper closing with an embossed diaper pin, includes more than three dozen tips. Each one is coded with an adorable nursery symbol. Tiny hearts, stars, flowers, rattles, and dots float delicately throughout.
Ask your child to create a piece of art that you can frame and hang up at work. Check out a library book on constellations and take your child into the backyard at night for some stargazing. On a rainy day, make a fortress out of blankets and couch cushions in which you and your child can read, play a game, or just hide out. Mail a surprise-a card, tape, or book-to your child from your office. It's very grown-up to get goodies in the mail! Schedule a special time to rent your child's favorite movie. Then pop some popcorn and watch the movie together on the floor. Vicki Lansky's bestselling books include 101 Ways to Make Your Child Feel Special, 101 Ways to Tell Your Child "I Love You," and the Practical Parenting series, which together have sold more than three million copies.
Provides the words and music for nineteen songs, including Happy birthday to you, Bingo, This old man, I'm a little teapot, and London Bridge is falling down.
ANOTHER USE FOR... has a 10 page index making it easier to find the solutions to household problems. Common household items are listed alphabetically, followed by five to ten additional and often surprising uses for that item. Beginning with ALCOHOL (to remove grass stains from clothing), ALUMINUM FOIL (to wrap doorknobs before painting to avoid drips), to WAX PAPER (to rub across closet rods for easy-sliding hangers.) You will be amazed at the ingenious ways you can use the ordinary things you have at home. Whimsical line drawings add a touch of humor to this clever compendium of handy suggestions for recycling, reusing or repositioning common items. Frugality is the watchword. This book should help throwaway habits and strike back at planned obsolescense.
The author presents hundreds of creative uses for transparent tape, from home maintanence to personal hygiene, including a brief history of the invention of tape as well as a variety of creative uses for tape. Original.
In KOKO BEAR'S BIG EARACHE, a read-aloud story for young children and their parents, popular parenting author Vicki Lansky uses an adorable character, KoKo, the unisex little bear, to provide reassurance and comfort for the child as well as helpful information for the parents. After KoKo wakes at night with another big earache, Dr. Polar recommends the insertion of tiny ear tubes to prevent any hearing loss. This means day surgery at the hospital and naturally KoKo is afraid. In this delightfully illustrated little story, children will share KoKo's discovery that the hopital is a great place to feel well again. In addition to KoKo's story, the book contains many useful tips for parents anxious to minimize their child's fears, plus essential information for insuring a child's speedy recovery. A section at the back of the book features easy-to-understand answers to parents' most commonly asked questions. This is also helpful to healthcare professionals who address parental concerns.
With more than 700,000 copies in print, "Practical Parenting Tips" is a treasured classic of time-tested tips and advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics and from parents "in the trenches.
Offers parents advice on how to establish sound eating habits in their children, furnishing helpful information on the nutritional needs of children and tips on integrating a proper diet with the modern family lifestyle
With more than 700,000 copies in print, "Practical Parenting Tips" is a treasured classic of time-tested tips and advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics and from parents "in the trenches.
What to know about raising your kid from removing gum from hair with peanut butter getting your child to brush longer using a small hour glass. This book features directions ranging from baby care to preparing for school and everything in between.
Here is all the information parents could ever need to create a safe environment for their children. Practical "childproofing" tips are offered for every room in the house as well as for outdoors. The updated chapter on poison control includes a complete listing of poisonous household products—plants both indoor and outdoor—and what to do if a poisoning actually occurs.
Plant a tree upon the birth of each grandchild, and then take a picture of it each year to mark your grandchild's birthday. Devise a secret handshake with your grandchild Watch a sunset with your grandchild and listen to his or her thoughts Encourage grandchildren who live far away to write to you by sending them stamped and addressed postcards. Vicki Lansky's bestselling books include 101 Ways to Make Your Child Feel Special, 101 Ways to Tell Your Child "I Love You," 101 Ways to Be a Special Dad, 101 Ways to Be a Special Mom, and the Practical Parenting Series, which together have sold more than three million copies.
This practical guide contains childproofing tips for every room in the house and for the outdoors and travel of all kinds. It provides information on children's safety at playtime, mealtime, and holidays, as well as pointers on teaching youngsters about everyday dangers and dealing safely with pets. An invaluable chapter on poison prevention and emergency response is also included. Illustrations.
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