Books for Parents of Children from Birth to 6 Months

Education and Child Development

Remote Control Childhood?: Combating the Hazards of Media Culture (Naeyc (Series), #326.) by Diane Levin

ISBN 0935989846

In responding to the Classical Baby program author Diane Levin notes that such programs encourage a baby "to turn to screens for stimulation and soothing." Most importantly, she adds that, "There’s mounting evidence that too much TV is harmful. It’s a battle parents are going to be fighting with their children until they leave home, so why would you want to get babies started on watching TV when they’re not even asking for it?”

To find out more about this topic, read the article: Will Baby Einstein VideosTurn Your Child into a Genius?

The Ordinary Is Extraordinary, How Children Under Three Learn by Amy Laura Dombro and Leah Wallach

ISBN 671683217

The authors show how through everyday activities we can celebrate our childrens' growth, education and development.

YOUR BABY AND CREATIVITY

Awakening Your Child's Natural Genius: Enhancing Curiosity, Creativity, and Learning Ability by Thomas Armstrong

ISBN 874776082

According to Armstrong, all children have the potential for brilliance. This book is full of ideas, activities, and resources parents can use to nurture their childrens' potential.

To find out more about this topic, read Parenting Strategy Three, Listen, Talk and Guide With Love: Communication that Works