Toddler Health Books
You can consult these books for information on symptoms, including what your doctor looks for when diagnosing illness, and common prescriptions.
An updated version of the classic book offers reliable, easy-to-understand advice and explanations about the behavior of your child.
This is a book that emphasizes the importance of nurturing a child's development and spirit. Rather than focusing on “Don'ts,” this book explains what types of behavior and teaching help a child grow and develop.
This encyclopedia of health information will help you deal with illness, as well as explain what your doctor is thinking and considering when he sees your child.
Seligman, one of the first psychologists to study happiness and positivity, explores and explains ways to help your child feel good about himself. The program isn't touchy-feely but rather involves mastering skills and appreciating accomplishments. It's very down-to-earth.
These Web sites are not meant for your children to look at, but are instead offered for you to find out more about activities and answers to questions.
This is the Web site to go to for crafts, activities, and creative ideas, as well as timely recipes (for holidays) and birthday party ideas. Also useful for vacation suggestions.
If you struggle with turning off the TV in your house because you wonder what to do with your children once it's not on, or because the other adults in your household don't support you, try this site. It will give you reasons to turn the TV off, ideas on what to do once it's off, and other helpful information.
This site offers information on animals, science, and weather, helping you answer your child's questions. You might also be inspired by activities to do outdoors.
This is not a “find a preschool” site, but rather one that offers preschool teachers helpful information on lessons and activities. You'll find information a parent can use and appreciate. It includes printable coloring pages.
This Web site has excellent articles, including some on how to find a preschool, as well as reliable medical and behavioral information.
The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), a respected nonprofit organization, has long been a leader in high-quality early-childhood education. It maintains a regularly updated online listing of accredited preschool programs.
