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.

Now in a completely revised third edition Sue Doherty, anthropologist and author of the pioneering, practical book, Kinergetics: Dancing with Your Baby (1994), offers must-have cutting-edge research, advice, and insight. A groundbreaking look into the art and science of song, dance, and melodies-and their profoundly nurturing, therapeutic, and developmental effects for infants and caregivers. It is an unprecedented, eye-opening investigation into...

Be the best babysitter in town! This handbook is the ultimate babysitter's helper, and a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the job. How can a babysitter entertain a fidgety kid, lull a toddler to sleep, or comfort a child who's feeling sad or upset? From finding clients and snagging the job to dealing with emergencies and accidents, The Babysitter's Survival Guide has all the advice you'll need. This fully revised edition includes updated information...

Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición de certificados de profesionalidad. Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del trabajo.

Les scientifiques sont capables d'envoyer un homme sur la Lune mais n'arrivent pas à répondre à la question la plus fondamentale des débuts de la vie parentale: comment faire en sorte d'avoir un bébé heureux et comblé qui fait toutes ses nuits comme le reste de la famille et une mère qui n'est pas perpétuellement épuisée. Aujourd'hui, les mères et les pères n'ont pas à chercher plus loin que Prendre soin de son nourrisson. La série...

Understanding, educating and empowering childrenEverything you need to know to understand and support your children from the age of two to sixWould you like to know everything about your child's mental and social development?As a parent, do you Would you like to stimulate the confidence and self-esteem of your children in a specific way? Would you like to know everything about correct education, rituals and the process of breaking the umbilical cord?...

Welcome back to child proofing your home with humor!Hopefully, you did not attempt to wrap your child in bubble wrap after reading the first book. If you did, please stop. Bubble wrap is for popping and annoying everyone around you, not for wrapping children in it!In this second installment of safety tips, we'll tackle the backyard, the garage, guests, flora and fauna, and other areas of concern.

Aviso de tormenta: cuando llega el niño, la vida conyugal no siempre es un largo río tranquilo. Después de convertirse en padre y madre y tener nuevas obligaciones y responsabilidades, la pareja se pregunta cómo «triunfar» en su cometido. Este libro les ayudará a: • conciliar trabajo y vida familiar, • proteger la vida de pareja y conservar a los amigos, • cómo soportar el peso de la rutina, • aceptar la ambivalencia de los sentimientos,...

¿Qué tanta preparación tienes para guiar a tu bebé a través de sus primeros meses de vida? No hay nada que se compare con los primeros meses de vida de un bebé, pues se puede argumentar que son estos los que tendrán el mayor impacto durante su infancia. Tanto los padres primerizos como los veteranos están de acuerdo en que el primer año puede ser una de las etapas más difíciles de enfrentar. Aquí hay algo de lo que puedes esperar aprender...

Bubble wrap protects all your fragile and important valuables, so why can't you wrap your kids in it, right? They're the most precious thing you own!Well, I'm guessing it would be terribly difficult to teach them to walk in it, not to mention, what if they roll away? How will you catch them if they're bouncing out of reach?This lighthearted approach to child-proofing your home will have you smiling, groaning, or maybe even chuckling as you tackle...