"El primer año de vida de un bebé es una etapa de gran felicidad y de muchos cambios para la familia. Del nacimiento a los primeros pasos intenta acompañar a los padres a lo largo de este período, compartiendo los temas más relevantes del desarrollo normal y la crianza de bebés."--Amazon.com.

"The Baby Book emphasizes that pregnancy and having a family is a natural and enjoyable part of life, but also "keeps it real." Topics address real-life questions such as, "Do I have to get rid of my cat when I'm pregnant?" and "How do I know when something is wrong with my baby?" Myths are debunked, ideas on how to care for your baby are provided, and advice is given on how to cope when pregnant with a toddler in tow."--Amazon.com.

"When Megan Stack was living in Beijing, she left her prestigious job as a foreign correspondent to have her first child and work from home writing a book. She quickly realized that caring for a baby and keeping up with the housework while her husband went to the office each day was consuming the time she needed to write. This dilemma was resolved in the manner of many upper-class families and large corporations: she availed herself of cheap Chinese...

Señor Tijereta is resting in his hammock when Javi shows up and demands to be cared for, even though Señor Tijereta has no idea how adults are supposed to treat children, in a story which itself makes occasional comments to the reader.

"Lillian and Madison were unlikely roommates and yet inseparable friends at their elite boarding school. But then Lillian had to leave the school unexpectedly in the wake of a scandal and theyve barely spoken since. Until now, when Lillian gets a letter from Madison pleading for her help. Madisons twin stepkids are moving in with her family and she wants Lillian to be their caretaker. However, theres a catch: the twins spontaneously combust when...

Cuando usted sostiene a un bebé con amor y le habla, canta o le lee, la cercanía emocional y las experiencias del lenguaje que usted le brinda son una parte importante en la preparación del ninõ para cuando tenga edad suficiente para aisitir a la escuela. Existen muchas cosas que los padres y las personas encargadas de cuidar ninõs pueden hacer para ayudar a construir las habilidades literarias de los ninõs desde el momento que nacen. When...

Jeff Resnick-babysitter? It wasn't a reference that had ever graced his personal résumé, but when he's entrusted to care for his brother's most prized possession-his infant daughter-Jeff is tested in ways he could never have anticipated. With his girlfriend Maggie unavailable, Jeff has only one person he can turn to for advice when his tiny niece falls ill on his watch.

You got the job-but do you have the language? When English is not your first language, being a nanny or au pair to English-speaking children and families can be quite a challenge. This self-study guide provides English language instruction and practice so you can master skills specific to jobs in childcare. Learn vocabulary and phrases to deal with • communication with parents • discipline and sibling rivalry • homework help • food • health/safety Using...