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Mitchell Resources - Child Development & Reference Books

A World of Baby Names – by Teresa Norman

A great book that offers a complete selection of names from almost every culture and country in the world and includes alternate spellings and pronunciations, plus historical information, etymology and derivations of over 30,000 names.

Mother of all baby books - Ann Douglas ( 7 copies)

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, infant behaviour (sleeping, crying vs colic), infant development, newborn health, breastfeeding and introducing solid foods, coping with the stress of being a new parents, how having a  baby changes your relationship with your partner, and how to tell when your baby is sick enough to require medical attention.  It includes a detailed glossary, a directory of Canadian Health and Parenting Associations/Organizations, and leads on the best Canadian Health and Parenting Websites, and Canadian Immunization information.

Teacher’s Little Book of Wisdom – by Bob Algozzine

This book has suggestions, reminders and encouraging thoughts for teachers.

What to Expect when you’re Expecting - by Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi Murkoff, Sandee Hathaway

As a guide to what to expect, this book is ideal for the newly pregnant woman.  It goes into specific details about what will likely occur to her throughout the 9 month period, both physically and emotionally. In addition, the various question and answer sections are excellent.  For the most part it is an excellent guide. 

What to Expect the First Year - by Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi Murkoff & Sandee Hathaway (3 copies)

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 - by Heidi E. Murkoff & Sandee E. Hathaway (2 copies)

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.

Your Baby's First Year Week by Week - Glade Curtis, M.D

This upbeat book emphasizes well-baby care and how you can encourage your baby's social, emotional, physical and intellectual development.  It covers topics such as baby gear, baby massage, diapering, first food and sleeping habits.

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