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Ilderton Resources - Child Development and References

(The) Baby Book – William Sears, M.D.

This baby book covers every aspect of infant care – from newborn bonding to toilet training.  The author is a leading pediatric specialist and writes this book clearly and authoritatively from vast professional and personal experience.  The emphasis is on the basic needs of babies including eating, sleeping, development, health and comfort. 

Chicken Soup for the Mother of Preschooler’s Soul - Jack Canfield et al.

Heart-felt stories from other parents about the preschool years.

Children today - by Grace Craig

This volume offers a chronological, multidisciplinary and applied approach to child development.

Complete Book of Mother & Baby Care - Canadian Medical Association

This Canadian book discusses topics such as conception, prenatal visits, labour and delivery, to introducing goods, healthy growth and development to age 3, as well as first aid.

(The) Everything Toddler Book: From tantrums to potty training - practical advice to get you and your toddler through the formative years - Linda Sonna

This book offers professional advice on handling every aspect of your child’s physical, emotional, and social development. With quick, easy-to-understand advice and positive reassurance, this book provides frustrated and often sleep-deprived parents the quick answers they need to their toughest questions. Topics include: great meals for toddlers, teething, travelling, listening, toddler-proofing your home, toys and games for toddlers, sleep schedules and jealousy among siblings.

(The) Everything Guide to Raising a Two-Year Old - Brian Orr

If you are a parent fast approaching your baby's 24 month mark, then you know you have a lot to look forward to.  Your baby is not a docile infant anymore and this book if here to help you every wobbly step of the way.  This all-inclusive guide shows you the ins and outs of your child's second year of life in an easy, accessible way. 

Johnson's Your Baby: From Birth to 6 Months - Katy Holland

This book helps you to explore the first six months with your baby, encourage new skills and experience the fun of learning together.

(The) Mother of All Baby Books - Ann Douglas

The Mother of All Baby Books is a comprehensive and reassuring guide to baby care. It contains chapters on such all-important topics as preparing for the birth of your baby, shopping for baby, what newborn babies really look like, infant behaviour (sleeping, crying vs. colic), infant development, newborn health, breastfeeding and introducing solid foods, coping with the stress of being a new parent, how having a baby changes your relationship with your partner, how to tell when your baby is sick enough to need to require medical attention, and much more. The Mother of All Baby Books includes a detailed glossary, a directory of Canadian health and parenting associations/organizations, leads on the best Canadian health and parenting web sites, Canadian immunization information and much more.  

(The) Mother of All Toddler Books - Ann Douglas

This is the ultimate guide to coping with sleep problems, crying, biting, hitting whining, day care problems, temper tantrums, potty training, food jags, and other toddler rites-of-passage.  You will also find out about important toddler year milestones, toddler games, arts and craft ideas, activities, and ways to encourage your toddlers, speech and language development.  

New Parent Resource Guide: London - Parent Guide

This guide provides contact information for childcare, child safety, education, parenting and more. (2 copies)

New Parent Resource Guide: Sarnia-Lambton - Parent Guide

This guide provides contact information for childcare, child safety, education, parenting and more.

School Age Resource Guide - Parent Guide

This guide provides contact information for children’s programs, activities, sports, special needs and more. (2 copies)

Very Best Baby Name Book in the whole wide world - Bruce Lansky

This book includes definitions and different forms of many different names.

What to Expect the First Year - Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi Murkoff, Sandee Hathaway

This book explains to parents everything they need to know about the first year with a new baby. It also contains special sections on older siblings, selecting the right physician, traveling with a baby, nurturing the adopted baby and babies with specific problems.

What to Expect the Toddler Years - Heidi E. Murkoff & Sandee E. Hathaway

This book explains to parents everything they need to know about the second and third years of their child’s life. It also contains sections on toilet training, setting up a play group, keeping children safe, and caring for toddlers with special needs.

We are proud to be the host agency for the Perth-Middlesex Early Years Centres.