Showing posts with label parenting books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label parenting books. Show all posts
Thursday, 7 April 2011
"Extreme Motherhood: The Triplet Diaries" by Jackie Clune
As I write this, I'm eight months pregnant. I feel huge, awkward, and impatient to meet my baby. I can't imagine taking this feeling and multiplying in by three, but that's exactly what Jackie Clune writes about in her non-fiction book "Extreme Motherhood".
Clune and her husband find out that not only do they have an accidental pregnancy, but that they're expecting triplets! Clune's book describes her pregnancy with triplets (they already had a toddler) and then life with not one, but three newborn babies. The book is honest and alternates between touching and hilarious.
There are a few moments where it's clear that Jackie Clune is a celeb and not just your average expecting mother (for example their friends pay to convert their loft--something none of my friends could afford to do for us-- and she gets a personal trainer--compliments of the West End Show Mamma Mia!-- to lose weight after the babies are born). On the whole, though, the book is very down-to-earth and just plain enjoyable.
To find out more about Jackie Clune's book "Extreme Motherhood: The Triplet Diaries", click here. You can also follow Jackie Clune on Twitter (@JackieClune).
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
Potty Training Books: "Successful Potty Training" by Heather Welford & "Potty Training" by Jane Gilbert
There are a lot of books out there that cover parenting issues, including potty training. I looked at these two: "Successful Potty Training" and "Potty Training".
These two books have a very different feel to them. The first, "Successful Potty Training", is mostly dense text and is packed with lots of information. Most people won't want to read the whole book, but it's doubtful that you'll find a potty training question that isn't addressed somewhere inside. It's a bit like a potty training text book for parents.
The second, "Potty Training", is bright and accessible. It's more like flipping through a parenting magazine and is full of colorful pictures, info boxes, etc. It isn't as comprehensive, but it is more accessible.
I don't think that either of these books will revolutionize your parenting. However, if you're a bit unsure about potty training or have some questions, these books could be helpful.
To read more about my experiences with these books while potty training my daughter, click here. For more general information about potty training, click here.
These two books have a very different feel to them. The first, "Successful Potty Training", is mostly dense text and is packed with lots of information. Most people won't want to read the whole book, but it's doubtful that you'll find a potty training question that isn't addressed somewhere inside. It's a bit like a potty training text book for parents.
The second, "Potty Training", is bright and accessible. It's more like flipping through a parenting magazine and is full of colorful pictures, info boxes, etc. It isn't as comprehensive, but it is more accessible.
I don't think that either of these books will revolutionize your parenting. However, if you're a bit unsure about potty training or have some questions, these books could be helpful.
To read more about my experiences with these books while potty training my daughter, click here. For more general information about potty training, click here.
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