Parents Magazine's The Best Advice I Ever Got: 1,023 Fast Fixes, Simple Solutions, and Wise Ideas for Raising Kids [Hardcover]

Sally Lee (Editor), Rob Reiner (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 18, 2001

Parenting "experts" have a lot to say about the do's and don'ts of child rearing, but often, their "knowledge" is untested-- just theories. That's the last thing you need when you're having problems with your young one.

What's the alternative? Turn to the real-life parenting experts in this book. Within these pages, you'll find an expansive collection of know-how from the real experts: hands-on, everyday parents who give baths, change diapers, cook meals, and check homework. Brought to you by the world's largest and most respected parenting magazine, this book offers precious nuggets of wisdom from real parents for real parents on every major child-related topic, from sleep and safety to discipline and creativity.

Parents Magazine's The Best Advice I Ever Got is packed with proven, simple solutions and fresh, clever ideas for...

* Raising a healthy eater (page 50)
* Treating minor aches and pains (page 81)
* Raising kids who care (page 225)
* Getting the most from visits to the pediatrician (page 141)
* Enhaced sibling relationships (page 203)
* Traveling with kids (page 381)

...and much, much more!

You'll also discover dozens of "It's My Job" tips from school bus drivers, pedatricians, and day care workers. Overflowing with brilliant kid-tested, parent-approved hints, this one-of-a-kind volume is a keepsake to treasure for a lifetime.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

A comprehensive and ambitious book, Parents Magazine's the Best Advice I Ever Got: 1,023 Fast Fixes, Simple Solutions, and Wise Ideas for Raising Kids offers advice on every aspect of child-rearing from birth to the age of eight. Edited by Parents editor-in-chief Sally Lee, this guide counsels parents through breastfeeding, child sickness, separation anxiety, bedtime, toilet training, grooming, games, self-esteem, birthdays and babysitters. Lee also iintroduces useful appendixes of specific organizations for help with adoption, disability, single parenting and a range of other issues. Given this book's relationship to a high-profile magazine, the huge demand for child-rearing advice and a foreword by actor-director Rob Reiner, it is not likely to be ignored. B&w illus.

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From the Inside Flap

Parents Magazine's
The Best Advice I Ever Got

Raising your kids offers countless rewards-- and plenty of questions. Are you feeding him well? How can you spark her imagination? Who can you trust to care for your child? What's the best way to potty train your toddler?

Finally, there's a source for reliable answers to these and hundreds of other concerns. Parents Magazine's The Best Advice I Ever Got offers tested ideas from real-life parents who share their own ingenious tips and tricks on baby care basics, food and nutrition, health and safety, child behavior, development and learning, and family matters.

Take a peek at some of The Best Advice I Ever Got...

Do you and your baby have the changing time blues? Cheer up with an idea hit upon by Tom and Jane Schott, who discovered that changing their son atop a running dryer calmed him down every time.

Is a trip to the pediatrician akin to a nightmare for your child? Follow the smart lead of Misty Yoon, who videotaped her older son's visits to the doctor and viewed the tapes with her younger daughter to allay her fears.

Are you eager to teach your children good manners? Rebecca Walker shows how simple it can be-- when her young son forgets to say "thank you," a soft tap on the shoulder reminds him.

Do you want to foster creativity without living in a constant state of mess? Listen to Chris Lightner, who keeps carpets clean by setting up her toddler's arts area on a plastic shower curtain.

Ever wonder what to do with old birthday and holiday cards? Take the thrifty path of Josephine Romano, who transforms them into stick puppets for hours of creative theater play.

Also sprinkled throughout are proven strategies from people whose professions involve or relate to children. A pediatrician shares her secret for treating an "owie." A costume designer offers advice on creating the ultimate dress-up box. A youth sports psychologist tells how to foster good sportsmanship among kids.

And rounding out the content are the best ideas from Hollywood stars, whose most challenging roles are being parents: Madonna gives advice on tuning out technology and having quality time. Jodie Foster shares her thoughts on what matters most (her son!). And Cindy Crawford extols the virtues of choosing comfort over style when clothing young children.

Fun, friendly, and sensibly organized by topic, this comprehensive volume is filled with old-time and contemporary child-rearing wisdom. Discover how other people approach common concerns, and then determine the best course of action for you and your child. Every parent needs good advice. So here's the best advice you'll ever get: Read this book.

ABOUT THE EDITOR

Sally Lee is editor-in-chief of Parents magazine and the former editor-in-chief of both Fitness and YM magazines. She has made frequent guest appearances on television, including CBS This Morning, Entertainment Tonight, Oprah, Nightline, and Good Morning America.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 432 pages
• Publisher: Rodale Books (May 18, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579543340
• ISBN-13: 978-1579543341
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,417,016 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A treasure trove of practical advice on child-rearing., June 13, 2001

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Julie Lovisa (Indiana USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Parents Magazine's The Best Advice I Ever Got: 1,023 Fast Fixes, Simple Solutions, and Wise Ideas for Raising Kids (Hardcover)

One of my favorite parts of Parents magazine is the "It Worked For Me" section. Think of this book as a 468 page article filled with tips and advice from parents all over America! However, not only do you get the parents' personal tips, but you also get professional advice for such things as building self-esteem, teaching etiquette, vaccination schedules, and so many other relevant and sometimes urgent topics.

I think of this book as being the equivalent of having several hundred friends that you can pick up the phone to call for advice when your child is in the throes of a tantrum, isn't interested in the potty AT ALL, or won't eat/latch on/give up that binky. There are also sections on planning a vacation with kids, doing crafts, and finding a reliable caregiver, so it's not all kid-behavior oriented...but it is all common-sense, practical advice that when you are on your last nerve, may just add a few axons to the bundle!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, Covers Everything, March 5, 2006

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JS "jenay23" (IL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Parents Magazine's The Best Advice I Ever Got: 1,023 Fast Fixes, Simple Solutions, and Wise Ideas for Raising Kids (Hardcover)

I am the mother of a 9 month old baby and I checked out this book at my local library. I was very impressed with this book and the broad range of topics that it covers. It had many great suggestions in it. I love reading Parents magazine and this book is a great resource to have at home. It puts all of the information in one place. I will definitely be buying my own copy!