Show Mom How (Parenting Magazine): The Handbook for the Brand-New Mom

by Sarah Hines Stephens, Elizabeth Dougherty

Moms-to-be or new moms will find humor, help, and inspiration in Show Mom How , a fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to everything a mom needs to know from pregnancy through baby’s first year.

Show Mom How brings the parenting expertise of Babytalk magazine to the award-winning Show Me How series—one part how-to guide, one part graphic art showpiece, and one part pure inspiration. From sensible to sweet to downright silly, 166 things every new mother needs to know--one step at a time. In a series of nearly wordless, highly informative step-by-step activities, moms-to-be get the inside scoop on pregnancy and parenting with details on key aspects of new motherhood,

- Sharing the news of a pregnancy
- Decorating the nursery
- Swaddling a newborn
- Coping with teething
- Celebrating a birthday
- Inducing labor naturally
- Trimming baby's nails
- Painting under plastic wrap
. . . and much, much more.

Presented in a bold new visual style that draws on the best of information technology and graphic-novel communication, Show Mom How brings moms the knowledge they need in a stylish, fun format. Packed with useful hands-on tutorials, Show Mom How is also a parent-tested resource that will prove indispensable in any number of situations, from the bedroom to the kitchen to the playground.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Maria Shuffit · Rating 2 out of 5]

A few years ago, when a close friend was pregnant, we were picking out a book for her to give the baby's father and came across Show Dad How. I remember thinking how great it was - funny, goofy, but with tons of really good, quality information that would undoubtedly ease the anxiety of a first-time father. I hadn't really looked through its companion book, Show Mom How, until now. I was hoping for the same sort of feel in the mother's version, but unfortunately, I just found it to be pretty lacking. There are huge gaps in the information (such as covering water birth, hypnobirth, and birth via C-section, but not vaginal birth beyond describing how an epidural works) and there didn't seem to be much flow to the overall organization of the book. Each thing was numbered, I suppose for cross-reference or if you actually used the index contained in the back instead of just flipping through, but it wasn't as if it led you from birth on up through toddlerhood - it seemed to just sort of jump around. In some instances, there wasn't really enough explanation of whatever the drawings were trying to show. While I think the book had some worthwhile information and a few interesting tidbits that I had not yet read elsewhere, mostly I wasn't as impressed as I'd hoped to be. My biggest complaint is that it utterly lacked the humor of its father's counterpart, Show Dad How.

[Aurore · Rating 4 out of 5]

good choice for new parents. i myself appreciate its cute and friendly images which help us know more about what we should need in pregnancy. this could be a preferred gift for the couples who are thinking of a new member of their family :)

[Jacqui Schischka · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very fun read with largely graphics discussing everything from conception to making toys for a child. I think it will be a good reference book to dip into as needed :)

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is set up graphic novel style, very little words lots of pictures. Because of this there is no detailed information but in a sea of parenting books it's a refreshing change.

[RedRabbit13 · Rating 5 out of 5]

чудесное пособие, хотя вариант для отцов пришелся ближе

[Ocean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quirky book but super cute.

[Patti · Rating 3 out of 5]

This easy to read book is a great refresher course for new grandmothers.