by Jeff Johnson

Every parent strives to provide a nurturing environment for their children, yet they're often confused by misleading advice, bad information, and commercial marketing campaigns. For those looking for a reliable guide to promoting creative and stimulating activities for their little ones, Babies in the Rain is just perfect.

With humorous stories from twenty years of child-care experience, Jeff Johnson offers advice to help caregivers spend quality time, build strong emotional environments, nurture meaningful relationships, and provide child-centered, age-appropriate learning. He stresses the importance of having consistent, dedicated caregivers, who use rich language and read quality books, provide stimulating but not over-stimulating environments, and invest in selfcare, careful not to bring too much stress into a child's environment.

Much of this seems instinctive, yet in our fast-paced culture, it is easy to go astray. This book reminds us to do what is right for children, not what is easy for us.

Paperback, 6" x 9", 160 pages