Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers Parenting and Families Editor, Rebecca A. Staffel FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * What We're Reading: "I Refuse to Raise a Brat," "Twins! Pregnancy, Birth and the First Year of Life," and "The Educated Child: A Parent's Guide from Preschool Through Eighth Grade" * Holiday Spotlight: Coffee-Table Books for Parents * Parenting and Families Bestsellers: "Backtalk: Four Steps to Ending Rude Behavior in Your Kids," "Sign with Your Baby Complete Learning Kit," and "The 36-Hour Day" * New in Paperback: "The Lunch-Box Chronicles: Notes from the Parenting Underground," "It's Never Too Soon to Discipline," and "Raising Our Athletic Daughters: How Sports Can Build Self-Esteem and Save Girls' Lives" WHAT WE'RE READING ****************** "I Refuse to Raise a Brat" by Marilu Henner and Dr. Ruth V. Sharon http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0060392665/entertainmentsit In a culture of overindulgence, Marilu Henner and Dr. Ruth V. Sharon speak to parents and grandparents who would like to raise happy, secure children without creating in them an exaggerated sense of entitlement. "I Refuse to Raise a Brat" touts the benefits of occasional frustration and shows how "24-hour womb service" can damage children's growing sense of independence. "Twins! Pregnancy, Birth and the First Year of Life" by Connie L. Agnew, Alan H. Klein, and Jill Alison Ganon http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0062734601/entertainmentsit Perinatologists Connie L. Agnew and Alan H. Klein incorporate a winning combination of helpful facts, educated opinion, and candid roundtable discussions--a combination that nicely maps the journey's first course for expectant parents of multiples. "The Educated Child: A Parent's Guide from Preschool Through Eighth Grade" by William J. Bennett, Chester E. Finn, Jr., and John T.E. Cribb Jr. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0684833492/entertainmentsit William J. Bennett joins fellow veterans of the U.S. Department of Education Chester E. Finn Jr. and John T.E. Cribb Jr. in offering a traditional, back-to-basics resource for parents of school-aged children. They provide grade-by-grade listings of the books, facts, and concepts your child should be learning in school--and provide tips on what to do if he or she isn't. HOLIDAY SPOTLIGHT: COFFEE-TABLE BOOKS FOR PARENTS ************************************************* New parents, seasoned parents, and grandparents all have something in common: they love kids! We've collected some beautiful coffee-table books on their favorite topic, including Anne Geddes's new "Until Now"--a must-have for Geddes lovers! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=entertainmentsit&path=tg/feature/-/15552 "Until Now" by Anne Geddes http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0768321190/entertainmentsit PARENTING & FAMILIES BESTSELLERS ******************************** "Backtalk: Four Steps to Ending Rude Behavior in Your Kids" by Audrey Ricker and Carolyn Crowder http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/068484124X/entertainmentsit A New York reader writes that "Backtalk" "helped me stop the screaming matches that were part of our daily family routine and made my life--and I think my children's--much happier." "Sign with Your Baby Complete Learning Kit" by Joseph Garcia http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0966836707/entertainmentsit Ever wish your baby could just tell you what she wanted? Through book and video, Joseph Garcia shares how you can open the pathways to communication with your infant through American Sign Language. "The 36-Hour Day" by Nancy L. Mace and Peter V. Rabins http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0801861497/entertainmentsit Now in its third edition, "The 36-Hour Day" has become one of the standard family guides for dealing with patients with Alzheimer's and other memory-loss conditions. NEW IN PAPERBACK **************** "The Lunch-Box Chronicles: Notes from the Parenting Underground" by Marion Winik http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0375701702/entertainmentsit NPR commentator Winik's hilarious take on life as a single parent (and potential step-parent) is finally available in paperback! Get one for every mommy who needs a good "I'm not the only one" laugh. "It's Never Too Soon to Discipline" by Dr. Ruth Peters http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1582380341/entertainmentsit Peters takes a calm and clearheaded approach to discipline, reminding parents that there is no universal "right" answer, and that discipline is about teaching, not punishing. "Raising Our Athletic Daughters: How Sports Can Build Self-Esteem and Save Girls' Lives" by Jean Zimmerman and Gil Reavill http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0385489609/entertainmentsit Now in paperback, this Amazon.com bestseller is both a comprehensive look at the role of sports in the lives of girls as well as a sourcebook for the parents of athletic girls. ****** Need the perfect toy this holiday season? Amazon.com Toys carries a huge selection of toys and games for children of all ages. Recommendations from our toy experts and reviews from fellow shoppers make it easy to find just the right plaything for everyone on your list. 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