Full-color illustrations show a child and his parents welcoming a new baby.

Dealing with the arrival of a new baby in the family.

Answers children's questions about what new babies look like, what they do and don't do, and what having one around the house will really be like.

Celebrate becoming a big sister or brother with activities and journaling fun There's big news... You're going to be a big sister or a big brother! Welcome to the Family!: A Celebratory Journal for a New Big Sister or Brother is here to help a big sibling-to-be get creative and make big plans as they welcome a new baby. They can play games, write, draw, and color to express their feelings. There are even fun ideas to get the rest of the family involved, too. A budding big sister or big brother can start by writing down special details about themselves and their family. When baby arrives, they'll find ways to learn about their new family member--discover their favorite things, sing songs, and imagine future adventures. There's even space to write notes for their new sibling to read when they're older! Welcome to the Family!: A Celebratory Journal for a New Big Sister or Brother includes: Tons of ways to play--Take quizzes, color the pictures, fill-in-the-blanks, or learn more about relatives with fun interview questions. For every family--Discover lots of ideas that any kind of family can use to make memories and share joy during this super special time. For littler big sibs, too--A younger big sister or big brother can get help from parents with plenty of tips for making activities simpler. Exciting activities and games await every brand-new big sister or brother in Welcome to the Family!

Intimate family photographs capture the moments of a new baby in the family and help an older child deal with his conflicting emotions and new, unfamiliar role in the family

New Baby! is a book written for toddlers about toddlers expecting a new addition to the family, and not knowing what to expect. In New Baby! toddlers expecting a new addition to the family don’t know exactly what will happen, and it can be confusing and emotionally challenging. Through the introduction of the new sibling, to the incorporation of it into daily life, toddlers will be reassured that while things will be different, mom and dad still love them just the same and have enough love for the new baby, too. ​Includes information for parents and caregivers about reassuring a toddler that they will not be forgotten when they have a new sibling.

A modern parenting classic—a guide to a new and gentle way of understanding the care and nurture of infants, by the internationally renowned childcare expert, podcaster, and author of No Bad Kids “An absolute go-to for all parents, therapists, anyone who works with, is, or knows parents of young children.”—Wendy Denham, PhD A Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) teacher and student of pioneering child specialist Magda Gerber, Janet Lansbury helps parents look at the world through the eyes of their infants and relate to them as whole people who have natural abilities to learn without being taught. Once we are able to view our children in this light, even the most common daily parenting experiences become stimulating opportunities to learn, discover, and connect with our child. A collection of the most-read articles from Janet’s popular and long-running blog, Elevating Child Care focuses on common infant issues, including: • Nourishing our babies’ healthy eating habits • Calming your clingy, fearful child • How to build your child’s focus and attention span • Developing routines that promote restful sleep Eschewing the quick-fix tips and tricks of popular parenting culture, Lansbury’s gentle, insightful guidance lays the foundation for a closer, more fulfilling parent-child relationship, and children who grow up to be authentic, confident, successful adults.

Mercer Mayer’s Little Critter has a brand-new baby sister in this classic, funny, and heartwarming book! Whether he’s rocking her to sleep, helping change diapers, or pushing the stroller, both parents and children alike will relate to this beloved story. A perfect way to help a soon-to-be older sibling welcome a younger one!

The good ol' days are over. It's official, it's the news! With my brand-new baby brother came the brand-new baby blues! When a new baby wears her old pajamas, sleeps in her old bed, and seems to get all her parents' attention, a girl's bound to sing the blues. Is there anything a baby brother can do to change her tune?