BEYOND BABY TALK has long been the only book parents need to guide their children in learning effective communication skills. Now, in the fully revised and updated edition from Three Rivers Press (On sale October 2, 2012), Kenn Apel and Julie Masterson equip a new generation of parents and caregivers to model healthy reading, writing, and [...]

By Stacy Whitman Dad to Dad: Parenting like a pro by David L. Hill, MD Not your ordinary put-me-to-sleep pediatrician advice book, this guide is very engaging, with a casual guy-to-guy tone that many new and expectant fathers will relate to. As a father of three, Hill clearly understands what it’s like to struggle with a [...]

By Stacy Whitman  Dad to Dad: Parenting like a pro by David L. Hill, MD Not your ordinary put-me-to-sleep pediatrician advice book, this guide is very engaging, with a casual guy-to-guy tone that many new and expectant fathers will relate to. As a father of three, Hill clearly understands what it’s like to struggle with [...]

At two, she only wears dresses because she’s a princess like the ones on TV. At six, she wants the trendiest, scantily clad doll because all her friends have it. At eight, she’s begging for makeup because she wants to be pretty like the teen superstars. Your daughter has every opportunity to be independent and confident — if only [...]

Nowadays, many Americans are left scratching their heads and wondering where this country went wrong, says author Derek J. McNally, a native of England. He shares his thoughts while offering advice for parents on how to raise future generations in the short yet informative “Short Cuts, Greed and Corruption: Your Children, Our Country’s Salvation.” 

A world traveler and avid cyclist, author Peter Liptak loves to say “WOO HOO!” and knows that the simple experiences in life hold the greatest adventures. As a kid, he loved exploring his neighborhood on his bicycle, visiting his local animal humane society to play with the shelter dogs and, especially, going to summer camp. [...]

Reading is an incredible way to connect with your baby. Here are some of our favorite stories.