Trees Make the Best Mobiles
“Moms-to-be Gwyneth Paltrow and Heidi Klum are gaga for this back-to-basics childcare guide.”
—US Weekly
Jessica Teich and Brandel France de Bravo help new parents—who barely have time to return a phone call or wash a sock—learn to do less, listen more, and spend focused, fruitful time with their children.
Practical and fun to read, Trees Make the Best Mobiles urges parents to treat every task-even diapering and feeding-as a chance to connect with their child, and gives calming advice about hot-button issues from pacifier use to temper tantrums. Parents will be relieved to discover that they don't have to buy lots of stuff—a tree outside a baby's window can serve as a mobile-or shuttle kids from one activity to another.
In fact, in today's hectic, high-speed world, children need less "stimulation" and more unhurried interaction with the people who matter most. The authors call their approach "present parenting," because they believe being "present in the moment," without resentment or distraction, is the greatest present any parent can give.
Praise & Testimonials
"In our fast-paced, high-pressure world, it's easy to get drawn into a stressful, painstaking form of parenting. In this lovely little book, Jessica Teich and Brandel France de Bravo remind us that the best parenting is often simple and instinctive -- and they give practical ideas for helping parents stay present and see the wonder and connection, even when changing diapers. A perfect book for new parents who want to break through the clutter and raise their children mindfully."
—Richard Carlson, Ph.D., author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
"What a wonderful world we'd have if all children were raised with the sensitivity, insight and wisdom found in this delightful book.”
—Elaine St. James, author of Simplify Your Life with Kids
“The authors speak with a warmth and clarity that reassures and informs parents just when they need it most. Theirs is a deft, appreciated touch in the shouting match that so often characterizes parenting books.”
—Kyle D. Pruett, M.D., Clinical Professor of Child Psychiatry, Yale University, author of Me, Myself and I: How Children Build Their Sense of Self
“It is a great book for new moms. It’s a small book but has some calming, practical ideas about how to keep things simple, trust your instincts and to not stress about the little things but instead, to just enjoy the process of helping your child grow up.”
—Heidi Klum, model, The New York Observer, 2005
“A light and lovely Zen-influenced collection…Their practical advice is peppered with loving reminders that for many mothers, life is too pressured and too fast.”
—Fit Pregnancy
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