The author of The Contented Little Baby Book offers advice on preparing your child for school

A child's first days at school and nursery are exciting times, but they can be very daunting--for both child and parent. This practical book helps parents calm any fears with practical advice on preparing one's child to be confident and capable of taking these important new steps. It explains ways to lessen separation anxiety and regressive behavior; help one's child develop social skills and make friends; prepare them for new routines and environments; and equip...

Bringing together decades of successful work with families, this book provides answers to hundreds of baby and toddler care challenges. Organized chronologically for easy reference and with detailed case studies and examples, Gina Ford shares her practical and realistic solutions to help you and your baby or toddler have a contented household now and for years to come. It is Gina's belief that sleeping and feeding are intrinsically linked and that all too often babies and toddlers are subjected to unnecessary sleep training methods. Whether your baby or toddler is a fussy feeder or waking...