Fun with Mommy and Me: More Than 300 Together-Time Activities for You and Your Child, Birth to Age Five [Hardcover]

Jane Schonberger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 23, 2001

For the last 30 years, millions of moms have trusted the brand to help them educate and understand their babies. Now, for the first time in print, the Mommy and Me people show new mothers all the tips and techniques that made their renowned classes indispensable to new mothers everywhere.

With the importance of early childhood well-documented, many parents are filled with questions about what they can do to nurture their children's emotional, physical, social, and intellectual growth. In a lively, colorful format, Fun with Mommy and Me(tm) provides exactly the guidance they need.

Dr. Cindy Nurik notes the developmental milestones that mothers should watch for at various stages in their child's life, and explains how to introduce children to new concepts at the appropriate time and how to incorporate evolving skills into playtime. Including parenting tips, games, recipes, crafts, and much more, Fun with Mommy and Me is the ultimate parent-child activity book.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 307 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Adult (August 23, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525946209
• ISBN-13: 978-0525946205
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #350,910 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than activities, September 10, 2001

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"playcafe" (Sherman Oaks, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fun with Mommy and Me: More Than 300 Together-Time Activities for You and Your Child, Birth to Age Five (Hardcover)

I recently was given this book as a shower gift, along with a couple of other how-to books. I can tell already that this is going to be the one I reach for most when I'm looking for things to do with my new baby and my preschooler. It's beautifully designed and has a great, fun spirit. The writer clearly knows what moms go through and has a warm, cheerful way of guiding you through the activities. I also enjoyed the range of information -- the Mommy's Memos and Mom, Did You Know columns are really interesting and cover topics from child development to scientific and historical trivia. With so many books out there telling new parents how to take temperatures and give baths to babies, it's nice to have one that tells you how to build confidence and develop skills just by spending time playing with your child.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book... great philosophy behind it, September 8, 2001

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ElenitaB (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fun with Mommy and Me: More Than 300 Together-Time Activities for You and Your Child, Birth to Age Five (Hardcover)

I first thought that this book might be another collection of activities and would be limited to the "playgroup crowd." As a working parent whose child was in daycare from very early, we don't participate in playgroups. However, I quickly found out that this was not JUST another listing of activities nor was it limited to playgroups. I found the activities to be stimulating and fun for BOTH me and my son (and he's now 5½)... a great way for a working parent who wants to relax some on weekends and evenings to have fun with her child. The book definitely lives up to helping parents live Mommy & Me's philosphy: "Living, laughing and learning... Together." I'm getting the book for all of my friends with kids under 5, and those who are expecting!

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Bonding and Understanding Your Child Through Creative Play, September 8, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Fun with Mommy and Me: More Than 300 Together-Time Activities for You and Your Child, Birth to Age Five (Hardcover)

I thought I was buying a Mommy and Me activity book for my neice and her new baby but I got so much more. As a mother who has sucessfully raised a daughter, and as an Art Therapist, I was thrilled to read so many wonderful ideas in one book. Art Therapists know that arts and crafts are important ways to communicate with your child; far beyond the end product that you and your child make. Dr. Nurik has combined her activities with information about developmental stages, what your child is learning, and how the activity increases bonding time. She seems like a really loving person too, she shares little tidbits about her daughter and husband, and even reminds us to put aside romance time with our husbands. I loved the Mommy's Memos in the margins; quick references about development and advice on typical new mommy concerns. I've always needed help with cooking projects and singing activities for young children and was glad to see them incorporated into the arts and crafts projects. I recommend this book to new mothers because it puts so many interesting ideas together in one easy to read place.