The Rookie Mom’s Handbook

May 6, 2008

Now anyone who knows me knows that I am far from being a Rookie Mom. With teens and a 7 year old, my rookie days left me about the same time crows feet showed up. However, that did not stop me from thoroughly enjoying this book. The Rookie Mom’s Handbook: 250 Activities to Do with (and Without!) Your Baby is a great resource for Moms– especially for the first time moms. I remember how many times I looked at my new child and thought, “NOW what do I do with you?” The authors, Heather Gibbs Flett and Whitney Moss are both moms and have both been there and done that. (Where were you 15 years ago, ladies?)

I did love reading this book and checking out their website, Rookie Moms. With over 250 activities in the book alone, no new mom will be left with that puzzled look of bewilderment and feelings of “what now?”

This is what the authors had to say:

Inspired by the enthusiasm our website readers had for our activity suggestions, we’ve compiled 250 new and favorite activities and organized them by age. We hope our blog readers will give this diaper bag-friendly book to their pregnant non-bloggy friends.

I have every intention of passing this great gem along to a real rookie mom. (Interested? Leave me a comment!) Though this book is intended for the new mom, any mom with a young child would be thrilled to have this. It is an easy to read, fun romp through the daily activities you and your child can do together.

Most importantly, it reminds Moms to take time for yourself. If ever there was the perfect piece of advice for moms of all ages, that is it. Because there is life beyond middle of the night feedings and poopy diapers. I promise!

For more on this book, visit the Parent Bloggers Network.

Posted by Jenn @ 6:15 am  

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