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Parents will learn how to set the stage, recognize readiness, choose a potty seat, dress their child for success, deal with an uncooperative child, find products—cloth or disposable, handle accidents, understand the issues, use rewards—or not, cope when traveling, and deal with bed-wetting. There is a Potty Progress Chart and a Potty Diploma to fill-in to post a child’s successes.

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The thought of having a second child is often overwhelming to parents. With her trade mark humor and practical advice, well known parenting author, Vicki Lansky guides parents through the major transition from one child to two. WELCOMING YOUR SECOND BABY offers hundreds of practical tips and advice for preparing an older sibling for the baby's entrance into the family.Parents will find this book filled with helpful information for their own adjustment to the new baby as well as their child's. There are listings of services, resources, support groups and lots of other parent–tested «it worked for me» testimonials. A complete index makes the information easy to find and a welcome feature for any busy parent eager to reduce sibling rivalary.

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Here is all the information parents could ever need to create a safe environment for their children. Practical «childproofing» tips are offered for every room in the house as well as for outdoors. The updated chapter on poison control includes a complete listing of poisonous household products—plants both indoor and outdoor—and what to do if a poisoning actually occurs.

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Even the most loving relationships occasionally need a fresh spark. This charming lovers’ handbook contains 101 hints to help get the fires burning again. From creating a special crossword with clues only the two of you would know to sweet treats containing special messages to coupons for future engagements, Vicki Lansky's innovative suggestions offer fresh inspiration for rekindling the romance in any relationship.

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In this endearing collection, the “guru of mommies” offers a wealth of ways to remind children that they are loved. The book's imaginative, hands-on activities and projects help prove the adage that actions speak louder than words. They all can be implemented with little preparation and at little or no cost, making the book a boon for today’s busy families.

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Over 100 games and activities designed for use from birth to one year are a gift from Vicki Lansky, tried and true advice-giver and author of more than two dozen books on parenting. Games Babies Play is a collection of traditional and contemporary games that are organized into four three-month sections to keep pace with baby’s changing abilities.

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KoKo Bear Can Help Children* learn what divorce means* deal with changes in their everyday lives* talk about their feelings* recognize that their feelings are natural* be assured that their parents still love them and will take care of them* understand that divorce is not their fault

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In A NEW BABY AT KOKO BEAR’S HOUSE, a read-aloud story for young children and their parents, popular parenting author Vicki Lansky uses an adorable character, KoKo, the unisex little bear, to help them get ready for a new baby brother or sister. As KoKo learns about MaMa Bear’s pregnancy and BeBe Bear’s birth and homecoming, children will identify and share the experience. Here children learn what they can expect with the arrival of this new baby.The simple story, written especially for children from two-and-a-half to six years old, describes feelings—jealousy, displacement and sagging self-esteem—that children will come to understand are normal. Charming color illustrations by Jane Prince warmly convey the anticipation and apprehensions of an expanding family.Each page contains a separate box with helpful tips and suggestions for parents to read silently while they read aloud to their child. KoKo’s story and the accompanying advice for parents together should help make a new baby’s arrival a happy event for the entire family.

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In KOKO BEAR'S BIG EARACHE, a read-aloud story for young children and their parents, popular parenting author Vicki Lansky uses an adorable character, KoKo, the unisex little bear, to provide reassurance and comfort for the child as well as helpful information for the parents.After KoKo wakes at night with another big earache, Dr. Polar recommends the insertion of tiny ear tubes to prevent any hearing loss. This means day surgery at the hospital and naturally KoKo is afraid. In this delightfully illustrated little story, children will share KoKo's discovery that the hopital is a great place to feel well again.In addition to KoKo's story, the book contains many useful tips for parents anxious to minimize their child's fears, plus essential information for insuring a child's speedy recovery. A section at the back of the book features easy-to-understand answers to parents' most commonly asked questions. This is also helpful to healthcare professionals who address parental concerns.

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This delightful read-aloud story for children uses parenting author Vicki Lansky’s lovable unisex character, KoKo Bear, to show that toilet training is only a part of the larger process of growing up. Both boys and girls can identify with young KoKo’s growing ability to learn just how nice dry diapers can be. Told through a fun and pleasurable story, KoKo helps children understand all the issues of potty training—what to expect and what’s expected.Color illustrations on each page add warmth to the simple story that children can easily understand and convey the family’s happiness with KoKo’s success and their patience with accidents and hesitations.Every page contains read-aloud text in large type for the child as well as a box containing two or three practical tips in smaller type for the parent. Each tip provides helpful information on how to assess, respond and deal with a toddlers’s predictable behavior during the often long period of time that training can take.