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NAPPA PARENTING RESOURCES WINNERS 2008
Nappa Award WinnersThe National Parenting Publications Awards for Parenting Resources showcase the best in books, CDs, baby gear and innovative products that help make parenting easier and more fun.  Meet the Parenting Resources judges.

THE TODDLER YEARS 

Bright From the Start: The Simple, Science-Backed Way to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind From Birth to Age 3

By Jill Stamm, Ph.D., and Paula Spencer

Gotham Books/Penguin Group, 2007; $24.95; http://us.penguingroup.com.
This may look like another "genius baby" book, but it zeroes in on what kids really need for brain development: love and affection, bonding, communication and lots of playtime. The authors provide convincing evidence from the latest brain and development research, and thoughtfully address complex topics.