As a new mom, I enjoy reading any book that gives me parenting advice to raise my son in the best ways I can. When I was offered a chance to review SuperBaby by Dr. Jenn Berman, I was very excited to receive it in the mail. The subtitle of the book is “12 Ways to Give your Child a Head Start in the First 3 Years,” which I found interesting because the book didn’t really look thick enough to talk about 12 different items. However, they are all presented in great detail…more than enough to educate you on raising your children in an effective manner.

I am glad that I was able to get this book just as my son was born, so that I can implement the suggestions at the right times. The book, though I think “guide” or “manual” would be a more appropriate word, mentions several strategies, tips, and methods for raising your child that I would never have considered. The foreign language section was especially interesting to me. I knew having the ability of speaking a second language is beneficial, but I didn’t know just how much!

The thing I liked most about this book is that Dr. Berman does not present the concepts in a “you need to do this or you are a horrible parent” format. Instead, she presents the tips as options. I especially like the way she not only provides you with techniques, but she also goes the extra mile to tell you why they are beneficial to your child’s development. Other books I have read haven’t elaborated as much as this one, which is nice because I like to know why I’m doing something rather than just the fact that I should be doing it.

All in all, I believe that SuperBaby by Dr. Jenn Berman is an excellent resource for parents, especially those that are expecting or have just had their first child. It could possibly even benefit those that are having their second or third child as well. The book can be purchased at Amazon or Barnes and Noble, and would make a great baby shower gift!