Relate: Recommended Resources
Playful Parenting by Lawrence J. Cohen, PhD is as fun a read as it sounds. You’ll breathe a sign of relief at the end of each chapter, as the author’s well-documented success with play therapy can easily extend into your own parenting.
Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn is a knock-your-socks-off read for all parents interested in parenting beyond gimmics. Though geared for parents of children after infancy, Kohn’s ideas can be implemented immediately, and can set you up for a lifetime of healthy communication.
Sign with Your Baby by Joseph Garcia is our favorite guide to signing with your baby. It comes with an instructional DVD and book. The book provides practical answers to the questions how and when, as well as a helpful list of baby signs.
Brain Rules for Baby by John Medina is a fascinating read. Medina scours all the studies related to babies’ and children’s development, and breaks the research down in a way that’s easy to understand and apply.
Einstein Never Used Flash Cards by Hirsh-Pasek, Golinkoff and Eyer is a fun read. You didn’t send your baby to Spanish immersion day care? No fear, this book will reassure you that play is to childhood as gas is to car. If you’re wondering about the best way to relate to and foster creativity and independence, step off the hamster wheel, read this book, and get playing!
Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn is a knock-your-socks-off read for all parents interested in parenting beyond gimmics. Though geared for parents of children after infancy, Kohn’s ideas can be implemented immediately, and can set you up for a lifetime of healthy communication.
Sign with Your Baby by Joseph Garcia is our favorite guide to signing with your baby. It comes with an instructional DVD and book. The book provides practical answers to the questions how and when, as well as a helpful list of baby signs.
Brain Rules for Baby by John Medina is a fascinating read. Medina scours all the studies related to babies’ and children’s development, and breaks the research down in a way that’s easy to understand and apply.
Einstein Never Used Flash Cards by Hirsh-Pasek, Golinkoff and Eyer is a fun read. You didn’t send your baby to Spanish immersion day care? No fear, this book will reassure you that play is to childhood as gas is to car. If you’re wondering about the best way to relate to and foster creativity and independence, step off the hamster wheel, read this book, and get playing!