Brad Powell: 4 books

Let’s cut to the chase: What stuff do you REALLY need to get your house ready for the arrival of your first baby? Not the stuff the Big Box retailer tells you that you need. Not the stuff the glossy magazines tell you need. The real and essential baby gear that you just can’t do without. The stuff that will keep you sane, without adding all the stuff that will drive you crazy.

For a long time, feeding has been a pretty simple proposition. You get hungry, you eat, generally around three times a day. You try to stick with the healthy stuff, but you don’t obsess about it. When you worry about weight, it’s always about losing it. Gaining weight is not the problem. That...

We move around a lot. That’s one of the hallmarks of modern parents. We don’t like to be stuck at home. We want to go to the park, out for a jog or a drive. We might even want to catch a flight. But is mobility possible while preserving your sanity?And what stuff do you really need to get your...

Our third Sane Parents Guide is focused on baby proofing and safety. It's a practical handbook on keeping your kids safe at home and outdoors. What stuff do you really need to keep your kids safe? Not the stuff the Big Box retailer tells you that you need. Not the stuff the glossy magazines tell...