Seeing a child go through the early development stages is one of the most gratifying and enlightening experiences anyone could hope for. It is filled with surprises, a whole lot of love, and undoubtedly a number of concerns. Being that children do not come with an instructional manual, these concerns are very common, and a visit to the health care provider usually puts them at ease. But often some details go unanswered partly because you may not be aware of what to expect of your child, and this holds true especially in the area of development. As health care workers and parents themselves, the authors of "Your Child's Early Development Made Simple: An Essential Guide and Keepsake Book," find a simple and instrumental way to fill in the blanks to those questions you may have as a parent, daycare provider, pediatrician or family practitioner. This book, designed as an easy-to-follow manual, is filled with valuable knowledge, tips, and facts about child development at all its stages up to three years of age. It should be in the home of every new parent and highly recommended by all health care professionals to anyone caring for a child. It simplifies things and keeps you focused on the fun part of parenting.
About the Author: Arielle Rigaud-Riveira, M.D. Dr. Arielle Rigaud is a mother of two children currently living in South Florida with her family. She grew up mostly in South Florida but also has spent some time living in California. She received her Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Miami with a major in Psychobiology. She went on to achieve her medical degree at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Her residency was completed at Jackson Memorial Hospital where she specialized in Pediatrics. She practiced as a Pediatrician in a private practice setting for five years and then began practicing Developmental Pediatrics. She always had a special interest in Early Childhood Development and it is through her practice that she realized the need to further educate parents on their children's developmental health. Nathalie McNeil, PT, DPT, CEIM Dr. Nathalie McNeil is a mother of two children who currently lives in South Florida with her family. She received her Bachelors of Science degree from Florida International University with a major in Health Education, her Masters degree in Physical Therapy from Nova Southeastern University, and after practicing for some years went on to earn a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Additionally, she is a Certified Educator of Infant Massage and has a passionate interest in educating parents about early childhood development. She has been working with children since 1999 and has been involved with early intervention evaluation and treatment since the beginning of her career.