The Parents' Book of Lists

Do you find yourself running out of activities to do with your children? Do you know which city is the best place to raise a child? Are you having problems finding the perfect pediatrician? Is your son or daughter very lazy about cleaning his or her room? Do you know any quick and easy ways to lose those unwanted pregnancy pounds?You'll find the answers to these questions and numerous others in The Parents' Book of Lists. This book is packed with fun, subjective, informative lists related to everything you ever wanted to know about parenting, and some things you may have never thought of until now!Included are lists on: -- The 10-point test of readiness for parenthood.-- The 8 best gifts for the mother-to-be.-- The 8 most common discipline mistakes and how to avoid them.-- 13 hot Web sites for parents.-- 11 signs that your child is gifted.-- 5 signs of learning disabilities in preschool children.-- 5 helpful homework Web sites.-- 10 ways to get your child to eat healthy.-- 12 facts about the media's effects on kids.-- 15 toys to get your child into harvard.-- 17 trivial travel tidbits.-- 6 steps to choosing the right sports program for your child.-- And more!!You'll find yourself referring again and again to such practical lists as the required childhood immunizations, children's daily nutrition recommendations and Newbery Medal-winning books. Many of the lists, though, offer nothing more than to put a smile on your face. You'll laugh out loud as you read the top 10 reasons for having a child. Anecdotes about the foibles of bungling parents will make you feel like mother or father of the year. This book is perfect for parents,the soon to be parent, or even grandparents!