Saturday, February 23, 2008

Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety Resources

About.com's Top 10 Books: http://depression.about.com/od/babyblue/tp/postpartumbooks.htm

"The Mother-to-Mother Postpartum Depression Support Book" By Sandra Poulin

www.postpartum.net
www.depressionafterdelivery.com
1-888-404-PPMD

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Baby Whisperer

This was one of the books I read when Nathan was younger. Its worth checking out the chat boards because the moms post alot of great stuff and there is a nice routine that helps babies sleep. I never tried it with Nathan but when I read about it later on, the schedule was pretty much what Nathan had done naturally so it might help when kiddos are younger. http://www.thebabywhisperer.com They also have sections on products they thought were awesome and potty training and a host of other stuff.

There is also a group of woman who are really into 'wearing' their babies. The site gives you a way to buy or trade wraps, baby backpacks etc for cheap. I warn you though the woman on there are REALLY into diaper bags and baby carriers and have about 5 million a piece :) http://www.thebabywearer.com/

Early Brain Development

"Ten things every child needs": www.educarer.com/brain.htm

Also, www.brainy-child.com (free newsletter)
www.zerotothree.org
www.talaris.org
www.iamyourchild.org

Books: What's Going On In There?: How the Brain & Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life (available on Amazon.com) by Lise Eliot

Baby Minds: Brain-building Games Your Baby Will Love by Lina Acredolo & Susan Goodwyn