Stocking Stuffers
There's nothing more reliable as a Christmas gift than a good book, and here are a few that will appeal to parents everywhere.
First, something for the moms. Mama Rock's Rules, by Rose Rock, is subtitled "Ten lessons for raising a household of successful children." One of those children just happens to be comedian Chris Rock. His mother knows what she's talking about, having raised ten children of her own, plus 17 foster kids. In her book of parenting rules, she offers strategies for teaching kids how to be more self-reliant and illustrates them with stories from her own life and experience. It's funny, serious, and definitely unique.
Next up, something for the dads. Dads, Teach Your Child (Ages 2-6) About The Computer, from the Wonderdads group, is a teaching manual, offering four lessons and a variety of activities to help dads show their young kids how to properly, and safely, use a computer and the Internet. The lessons have a step-by-step format and even include lists of material to prepare beforehand. What a perfect way to spend quality time with your kids while, at the same time, introducing them to one of the most valuable educational tools they'll ever use.
Last, something for the expectant parents. A is for Atticus is another baby names book, but with a twist. This one offers up a fresh collection of meaningful names culled from great literary characters. Whether you're a fan of the classics or more modern works, you'll find plenty of options here, from Lucan (of King Arthur fame) to Orinthia (used in a George Bernard Shaw play) to Amory (F. Scott Fitzgerald). There are plenty of old standbys as well, like Daniel, Margaret, and Evan. All the names in this book come with in-depth entries explaining the literary source, meaning, and appeal of each choice. This is definitely one of the best baby names books I've seen. It's focused and fun to read.
Now here's the best part of my post. I have one copy of each book to give away! Simply leave a comment and tell me which book you'd like to have. You can only win one, so choose wisely. I'll pick a winner next week.
First, something for the moms. Mama Rock's Rules, by Rose Rock, is subtitled "Ten lessons for raising a household of successful children." One of those children just happens to be comedian Chris Rock. His mother knows what she's talking about, having raised ten children of her own, plus 17 foster kids. In her book of parenting rules, she offers strategies for teaching kids how to be more self-reliant and illustrates them with stories from her own life and experience. It's funny, serious, and definitely unique.Next up, something for the dads. Dads, Teach Your Child (Ages 2-6) About The Computer, from the Wonderdads group, is a teaching manual, offering four lessons and a variety of activities to help dads show their young kids how to properly, and safely, use a computer and the Internet. The lessons have a step-by-step format and even include lists of material to prepare beforehand. What a perfect way to spend quality time with your kids while, at the same time, introducing them to one of the most valuable educational tools they'll ever use.Last, something for the expectant parents. A is for Atticus is another baby names book, but with a twist. This one offers up a fresh collection of meaningful names culled from great literary characters. Whether you're a fan of the classics or more modern works, you'll find plenty of options here, from Lucan (of King Arthur fame) to Orinthia (used in a George Bernard Shaw play) to Amory (F. Scott Fitzgerald). There are plenty of old standbys as well, like Daniel, Margaret, and Evan. All the names in this book come with in-depth entries explaining the literary source, meaning, and appeal of each choice. This is definitely one of the best baby names books I've seen. It's focused and fun to read.Now here's the best part of my post. I have one copy of each book to give away! Simply leave a comment and tell me which book you'd like to have. You can only win one, so choose wisely. I'll pick a winner next week.
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They all seem like excellent books! But, if I have to pick only one, I would love A is for Atticus. My sister is expecting a boy in January and I am expecting a boy in February. On my sister's Christmas list is a name for their boy. This seems like a fun "help" for them. And I might benefit as well!
I would have to choose "A is for Atticus" because I'm six months pregnant, a dedicated reader, and desperately in need of a name!
"Dads, Teach Your Child (Ages 2-6) About The Computer" would be my pick. Even though I work in IT I think it would be a great book to read and I would like to teach me children early about computers.
Also I am a Dad and I need more Dad books!
WonderDads would be perfect to teach Luke not to spill anything on my laptop.
I'd like to read Mama Rock's Rules. I read a lot of parenting books and this one sounds a little different from what I'm used to.
(A is for Atticus sounds really cool, too. I might look for it to give my sister for Christmas. She's having a baby girl in January and is still looking for names.)
I received a copy of Dads, Teach.. in the mail. Seth picked it up and started reading the thing. In fact, he's reading everything in site these days.
Anyway, he wanted to know what Hangman was -- I had so forgotten that game -- so I taught him. Picked it up right away.
hmmmm, you make them all sound so great. I'll have to go for Mama Rock's Rules though. I love parenting books and I think I will appreciate what a foster mom of 17 has to say too!
Hey Phil! Happy Thanksgiving!
I have to choose Mama Rock's Rules, I'm always interested in how people manage lots and lots of kids in their home.
thanks!
I would like to read Mama Rock's Rules. I have worked in foster care for years (supporting foster parents) and would be interested in learing what she has to say about teaching self-reliance and putting it into use with my own kids. In becoming a parent, I thought I was all set, having "rasied other people's kids for years." Little did I know. Now, (sufficiently humbled) I am open to whatever input I can get.
Thanks to everyone for the comments!
"A Is For Atticus" goes to marlaquin.
"Wonder Dads" goes to Orlund.
"Mama Rock's Rules" goes to Karin Katherine.
I'll contact you, or you contact me with your mailing address. Thanks!
Can you email me from your email address so I can reply with my address. I'm so excited to have won! passportacademy at gmail.com
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