My book, 'dirt&sunshine' isn’t a comprehensive parenting manual. For one thing, it’s simpler. And shorter. I don’t claim to be an expert at anything and I am certainly not the perfect parent I once aspired to be. The 25 topics explored in the book are just bits of advice I’ve collected over the years. In the spirit of helping build a community of happy families, I want to share them. Your first resource, however, should always be your own network of child-raising advocates: your family and friends, your pediatrician (hopefully one who is a parent, too), and whatever support system you assemble. So, if you want to know what's inside (and don't feel like shelling out $14.95 yet), here are the topics covered in the book: play outside in the dirt (the most important thing) live in the moment be the person you want your child to be focus on responsibility and resolution teach your child to cope with an imperfect world embrace your child’s personality establish household rules practice ‘close range’ discipline read... a lot! use big words capture what they say and do encourage your child’s creativity invest in simple, long-lasting toys create imaginative games put your tv on a diet grow edibles in your garden cook with olive oil and black pepper dabble in the art of making baby food drink a beer (great for breastfeeding!) socialize, socialize, socialize (we mean you!) throw one or two memorable birthday parties establish family traditions travel like a local reduce your commitments build a community
Thanks for checking out the website. Happy parenting! Kathy Besser
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