Little Bits of Wisdom: A Collection of Tips and Advice from Real Parents »

Bright, colorful, wise, witty and wonderful---this is not your usual parenting book, that s for sure. It wasn t written by a Doctor, or a teacher, or a child psychologist---it was basically pulled from the hearts and experiences of thousands of real-life parents throughout the world. Just imagine if you could somehow put a couple thousand parents in one gigantic room, and say, Okay, folks, think hard. Looking back on all those days and nights of raising your children, what is the number one tip you d like to pass on to other parents out there. That s basically what Josie Bissett has accomplished in this book---and it is an absolute treasure. If you have a new baby or young children in your home, you ll find something on every spread that will make you laugh, bring a lump to your throat, or save you time, money, work or worry in the everyday role of raising your children. But we honestly think that the one thing more fun than reading Josie s book will be to give it away to someone else. This may be the world s most inspirational and meaningful gift for expectant mothers or fathers, baby showers, or for any parent who still has young children in the home. If you are a grandparent, give this book to your own children---and be sure to write a little piece of your own parenting wisdom in a personal note on the inside fly leaf. Another great gift idea: If you are a grown-up, and you re lucky enough to still have your parents in your life, give this book as a tribute to them---as a way of thanking them for their wisdom through the years. As Josie says in her introduction, We never truly appreciate our own parents until we become parents ourselves.