Every parent/guardian was a first timer at some point. With new editions come no instructions, and that is where we all fit in. Being that valued voice for your child will not only result in positive outcomes but provide you with a strong comfort and security that he or she is being cared for just as if they were at home. Children start to communicate at birth, and it does not take long for us to interpret what all of the coos, moans, cries, and gestures mean. Your baby is talking, but are you listening? As you grow together and develop patterns and communication between you and your child, you are now prepared to be the voice they need when you are away and leaving them in the care of others. As mother of four, I picked up on just how valuable this book will be to not only first-time parents/guardians but maturing ones as well. Preparing for childcare is like running track. With every child comes new obstacles and with this book, you will find that you have just what it takes to prepare your child for ""the hand-off.""