The Secret Art of Being a Parent: Tips, tricks, and lifesavers you don't have to learn the hard way

Description

The natural follow-up to The Secret Art of Being a Grown-Up, this bright and friendly book is packed with non-judgmental tips, tricks, and perks to make parenting easier and more fun. The topics covered range from the practical to the emotional - but always with a light touch and playful tone - and the content focuses mostly on newborns and babies, but also has some advice for parenting toddlers. Each piece of bite-sized advice is presented in a graphic, illustrated format with quirky, colourful illustrations.

Bridget Watson Payne is a writer, artist, book editor, and parent. She is the author of The Secret Art of Being A Grown-Up, How Art Can Make You Happy, and How Was Your Day? also from Chronicle Books. She has been featured on KTVU, KATU, Minnesota Public Radio, Prairie Public Radio, Scholastic Teacher, the San Francisco Chronicle, Women Who Draw, Apartment Therapy, and Cup of Jo. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and daughter. You can see more of her work at bridgetwatsonpayne.com.