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Mommies - the toughest job you'll ever love! Check back often as these selections are updated whenever we find great books we need to share! To a Child Love Is Spelled T-I-M-E: What a Child Really Needs from You by Mac Anderson Every parent should have this book - close by. Written by the founder of Successories, it is a collection of inspirational stories & poems that remind us what is most important in life. Our favorite: "Your child's world is only as stable and safe as the life you provide. Children live in the present moment, not the past or the future, and you are the guide to the little universe they see and feel now. If your child is unsure of where you are, or what your mood might be at any given moment, or if you might leave, his world will be filled with constant turmoil. If you want her to grow up with confidence, it starts with what you bring with your life." To a Child Love Is Spelled T-I-M-E The 7 O'Clock Bedtime: Early to bed, early to rise, makes a child healthy, playful, and wise by Inda Schaenen One day a few years ago, the stresses of motherhood overcame me, and I had my children in bed by 6:51pm. The reason I remember the exact time was because I looked at the clock and was overwhelmed that I had 4 whole hours to myself before I went to bed. Although I haven't managed such a feat since, I have fond memories of that evening. The author of The 7 O'Clock Bedtime believes that should be the norm. Our children are over-scheduled and tired, she says, and parents are stressed out and over-extended. How to do it? She lays out a minute to minute plan to follow, that really does seem reasonable. hmmm... The 7 O'Clock Bedtime The Book of New Family Traditions: How to Create Great Rituals for Holidays & Everydays by Meg Cox What do you remember most from your childhood? I bet it starts with "every year we used to...". "Every year, we used to go apple picking." "Every year we used to make hot chocolate and sings carols while we put up our Christmas tree." Traditions are powerful memories for a child. When author Meg Cox became a mother she started a personal quest to find inspiring, contemporary family rituals. Her three years of work is in this wonderful, must-have book. The Book of New Family Traditions Our Family Meeting Book: Fun and Easy Ways to Manage Time, Build Communication, and Share Responsibility Week by Week by Elaine Hightower Holding family meetings is one of the quickest, easiest ways to improve communication, build character, and reinforce values in as little as 15 minutes each week. And even though your child may say they don't want to attend, if they want any say in decisions that affect them they will show up. This book provides everything needed to hold a year of family meetings. Each of the book's 52 agendas includes a suggested topic and sections for keeping track of accomplishments and family matters that need attention. We believe family meetings are one of the most powerful tools parents have to strengthen family ties.Our Family Meeting Book The School-Savvy Parent: 365 Insider Tips to Help You Help Your Child by Rosemarie Clark M.Ed. As a child, my mother walked me to school, picked me up, and was present for our annual Christmas show. And that was the extent of her involvement. These days, if you are not the "home room mom" you are racked with guilt. If you are confused about what your role should be at your child's school, get your advice right from the source - teachers. This book was written by three teachers who have a lot to say about how best to ensure your child's success in school. Some of it may surprise you. The School-Savvy Parent