Dr. Spock’s Baby and Child Care – A bestselling classic for many years, this detailed parenting book covers the basics of baby and child care. Chapters include preparations for baby’s arrival, feeding, daily care, problems or concerns, infant and child development, safety, parenting suggestions, illnesses, first aid and more. This is a must-have reference book and makes a great baby shower gift.

Dr. Spock’s Baby and Child Care : 8th Edition

For additional Baby Care & Parenting book reviews, see the complete Little Ones Recommended Baby Care Books. Also visit  Little Ones: Baby Basics & Marvelous Multiples for parenting resources including the Little Ones Infant Feeding Guide, recommended infant products and much more!

Parent-teacher conferences can be a wonderful opportunity for parents to learn more about their child’s academic performance and to obtain useful pointers on how to further develop their child’s educational skills.

Typically schools will have both Fall and Spring Parent-Teacher conferences. Fall conferences tend to cover basic performance assessments and setting specific academic goals for the current school year. Spring conferences tend to focus on reviewing student progress throughout the year and continuing to set academic goals for both the current and subsequent school years. When attending a Springtime conference it is wise to take careful note of any information regarding your child’s basic learning style or any areas of strengths and/or weaknesses. Also pay close attention to skills which need to be reinforced over the summer and ideas regarding any special placements for the next school year.

By taking this opportunity to build a strong foundation of parent-teacher teamwork and communication, you can improve the chances of your child having a more positive and successful experience..

See the complete Little Ones’ article Making The Most of Your Springtime Parent-Teacher Conference for tips on how to make your child’s conference more meaningful and  productive. 

Celebrate the return of warmer weather and bluer skies with your little one! The many wonders of Springtime are fascinating for little children and a great learning opportunity. The earth wakes up, the flowers and trees begin to bloom and several animals have a dramatic metamorphosis. Spring books help children become aware of the changes going on around them. Whether they are being introduced to the life cycle of the butterfly or the transformation of a duckling to a swan, children will certainly enjoy these fabulous and timely Springtime books.

See the complete Little Ones’ article Welcome Springtime With Children’s Books for a wonderful selection of refreshing Springtime books!