When you are in search of quick ideas to make your parenting life smoother, Vicki Lansky will have a suggestion for you. This book is the best collection of down-to-earth ideas for new parents. It seems there are never enough resources at your disposal when it comes to caring for newborns and small children. Listen to the voice of experienced parents. In this book you will find suggestions for: - Coping with colic - Getting a baby to sleep - Diaper dos and don'ts - Toilet training tricks - Keeping kids safe - Traveling with tots - Keeping toys under control - Pleasing picky eaters - Building self esteem - Sibling Jealousy This is a collection of useful tips and ideas that Lansky and her readers gleaned over the years -- ideas that worked for others and will work for you.