| Description |
268 pages : color illustrations ; 18 cm |
| Note |
"Published simultaneously in Canada by Thomas Allen & Son Limited"--Title page verso. |
| Summary |
"It's the indispensable handbook for the most seat-of-the-pants job there is--raising kids. Drawing from her award-winning blog, ParentHacks.com, which has been sharing MacGyver-like brilliance from real parenting experts-the moms and dads who are in the trenches every day-Parent Hacks presents 134 ingenious tips and shortcuts for simplifying life with little kids, allowing the whole family to take a deep breath and have more fun. What's a parent hack? It can be as simple as putting the ketchup under the hot dog--minimizing the mess. Strapping baby into a forward-facing carrier when you need to trim her fingernails. Stashing a wallet and keys in a clean disposable diaper at the beach-who would ever poke through what looks like a used Pamper? Using painter's tape to baby proof outlets while traveling. On every page find unconventional solutions for those everyday challenges arranged by category from Pregnancy & Postpartum through Sleep, Food & Mealtime, Travel & Outings, and more. Plus dozens of useful lists-8 Ways to Keep Kids Entertained on a Plane, 13 Uses for Non-Slip Shelf Liners, the unexpected practical sides of pool noodles, zip-top plastic bags, and over-the-door shoe organizers"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Contents |
Pregnancy & postpartum -- Organizing time & space -- Poop, pee & potty -- Sleep -- Bath time & grooming -- Getting dressed -- Food & mealtime -- Health & safety -- Fun & learning -- Travel & outings -- Holidays & special occasions. |
| Subject |
Parenting -- Miscellanea.
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Child rearing -- Miscellanea.
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| Added Author |
Berman, Craighton, illustrator.
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| ISBN |
9780761184317 (alk. paper) |
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