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Listowel Resources - Child Development Books

501 Ways to Boost Your Child's Self Esteem – by Robert Ramsey

This book offers ways in which to build your child’s confidence, teach your child self-respect and show your child how to face life head-on. The book offers easy to use, realistic tips to help boost your child’s self-esteem. 

Baby Sign and Sign - Communicate early with your baby - by Anne Meeker Miller

Not only does learning to sign help babies ask for what they need, but music and repetition are also among the best ways to build language skills.  With creative songs and engaging playtime activities designed to appeal to young and old alike, this is an ideal bonding experience for anyone involved in the first years of a child's life.

Bright Child: Understand and Stimulate your Child’s Development – by. Dr Richard C Wolfson

An invaluable guide for parents who want to stimulate their child's development.  Applies to children from ages 2.5-5 years.  Expert advice from a leading child psychologist will help you recognize your child's natural talents and abilities, and foster their development.  Separate chapters advise on hand-eye coordination, language, learning, movement and social and emotional development.

Bright Toddler:  Understand and Stimulate Your Child's Development - by Dr. Richard C. Wolfson

This is an invaluable guide for parents who want to stimulate their toddler’s (age 15-36 months) development.  It includes expert advice from a leading child psychologist that will help you recognize their toddler’s natural talents and abilities, and foster their development.  This book is packed with practical suggestions for activities that stimulate many different skills, including talking and learning to socialize with others.

Moms’ & Dads’ guide to your child ages three & four - by Teresa Pitman

Presented by Coles Notes, this booklet provides an overview of preschool issues – eating, sleeping, toilet learning, developmental issues and medical issues. 

Moms’ & Dads’ Guide to Your Child:  The Terrific Twos - by Carol Anne Bishop

Presented by Coles Notes, this booklet provides an overview of toddler issues – eating, sleeping, toilet learning, developmental issues and medical issues.

My not so new baby sister anymore - by Mhairi Frommer

(children's book)  Find out how Timothy gets over his jealousy of having a little sister, and how he becomes a great big brother. 

Raise Your Child's Self-Esteem:  99 Easy Things to Do - by Nancy Krulik

This small book provides many ideas to make your child feel good about who they are. 

Secrets of the Baby Whisperer for Toddlers – by Tracy Hogg

Unnerved by the ceaseless demands of your toddler? Concerned that your two-year-old isn’t developing on schedule? You clearly need to spend some time with Tracy Hogg. Nicknamed the “baby whisperer” by grateful parents because of her extraordinary gift for understanding and connecting with children, Tracy became internationally famous after the smashing success of her New York Times bestseller Secrets of the Baby Whisperer. Now Tracy is back with the same winning blend of common sense, uncanny intuition, and results-getting guidance in her new book, Secrets of the Baby Whisperer for Toddlers. Yes, the toddler years have their stresses and challenges for both parents and children–but with Tracy at your side, you’ll find that this can also be the most fascinating and rewarding stretch of parenthood.

Steps & Stages:  The Preschool Years - by Holly Bennett

This book takes a close look at life with a three to five year old.  You will find chapters on new skills and experiences, daily routines, discipline and creative play.   

Steps & Stages:  The Toddler Years - by Holly Bennett

This book takes a close look at life with a toddler.  You will find chapters on new skills and experiences, daily routines, discipline and creative play.  

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

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, travelling with a baby, nurturing the adopted baby and babies with specific problems.

What to Expect the Toddler Years – by Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg

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 your child safe and caring for toddlers with special needs.

 


Perth Care For Kids is committed to supporting the importance of early childhood education and development by offering a variety of flexible, quality programs and services for children, families and caregivers.

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