The first three years of life are the most important for nurturing a childs full potential: thats when they start forming attachments, developing a sense of self, and learning to trust. During this time, there are critical windows of opportunity that parents can take advantage of-if they know how. In a dozen succinct yet information-packed chapters, award-winning columnist and professional therapist Dr. Jenn Berman gives parents the knowledge they need. Her enlightening sidebars, bulleted lists, and concrete, easy-to-use strategies will help parents raise happy, healthy babies…who grow to be flourishing toddlers and successful adults.

A completely revised and updated edition of the best-selling "Super Baby Food"! Parents know that you get only one shot to feed your baby right and Ruth Yaron has been helping parents get it right for over 15 years. Ruth's book, "Super Baby Food", is affectionately referred to as the baby food bible by over half a million parents world-wide because it literally contains everything you will ever need to know about feeding a baby and toddler. It features, for example, a very special type of baby cereal she calls Super Porridge. This is definitely not your mom's powdered white rice baby cereal. We are talking about organic, whole grains and legumes, blended and boiled at home with a bit of nutritional yeast and/or tahini sprinkled in for an extra nutritious touch. Sound like too much hassle? Ruth makes it simple and that's just one reason it is truly Super Baby Food! The new edition is filled with the same sound guidance the book has always had, and supplemented with the latest advice from the experts, including the USDA MyPlate and American Academy of Pediatricians recommendations. The book is filled with new recipes, new resources, and ways to connect with rapidly growing Super Baby Food communities online, all in an easy-to-navigate format.

A guide to cooking for children with ADHD and autism features recipes for gluten-, casein-, and milk-free meals and provides information on food sensitivities versus food allergies, getting rid of junk food, and pleasing picky eaters.

Abstract: The nutritional aspects of raising a baby on avegetarian diet are discussed, emphasizing the infant'sspecial nutrient needs and how a vegetarian diet can meetthem adequately. Vegetarian cultures such as the Hunza andthe Marquesans are a testament to sound infant nutritionwith a meatless diet. Regarding infants on vegetarian diets,nutritionists are most concerned about protein, calcium,iron, B vitamins, and other vitamins and minerals. However,vitamin B12 is the one B vitamin not found in substantialamount in plant foods, and supplements via nutritional yeastare advised. Diet and infant development from one to fourmonths through two years are explored, as are vegetarianfood preparations methods and interviews with vegetarianparents. Recipes range from Rasin-Tofu Lunch to Millet andCarrot Dinner and from Macrobiotic Milk to Buckwheat Dinner.

Each year, half a million teenagers become mothers in the United States. School-based child care programs are a positive way for educational institutions to encourage young mothers to return to or stay in school, prepare for employment, and acquire accurate information about child development and appropriate parenting practices. This handbook was designed to be a practical "how-to" guide for creating school-based child care centers. It leads the reader through all phases of the development process, including support strategies, staffing, program and policies, funding, and evaluation. In developing the handbook, staff from the Academy for Educational Development's Support Center for Educational Equity for Young Mothers conducted a thorough survey of the program history, philosophy, and delivery arrangements in many school-based child care programs throughout the country. Six sites representing a diversity of settings and approaches were selected for intensive investigation, including in-depth interviews with key actors --motivators, innovators, strategists, program planners, care givers, and student parents. The guide describes how each center began, how it gained acceptance in the school community, and how it became an excellent program. It includes advice from those who have organized and operated such centers. An extensive list of additional resources makes up the final chapter. (KC)

More than ninety easy recipes for fresh, delicious foods designed to help children between three months and three years grow up healthy, happy, and strong. Making homemade meals for babies and toddlers is the best way to ensure they’re getting the nutrition they need for a great start in life. Packed with more than ninety recipes and loads of nutritional information, The Baby & Toddler Cookbook makes cooking healthy meals easy—even for busy parents. With Karen Ansel’s meal planning tips, you can make and store an array of nutritious foods to keep baby happy and fed. Each chapter begins with detailed information about the child’s nutritional needs. Organized by age, the recipes show how to introduce new, appropriate foods at every development stage—from starting solid foods and introducing new ingredients, to easing into toddlerhood with plenty of ideas for fun meals, snacks, and desserts. Selected recipes include: -Sweet Potato Puree -Creamy Pumpkin Risotto -Apple-Cinnamon Oatmeal -Tofu, Rice & Avocado -Almond Butter & Banana Bites -Chicken & Veggie Pockets