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Parent Savvy: Straight Answers to Your Family's Financial, Legal & Practical Questions
by Attorney Nihara K. Choudhri
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Summary
The only book that covers the financial, legal and practical aspects of raising your child.
Winner of the
2005 Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award
You have diapers and naps figured out -- now it’s time to address the bigger questions about your child’s future.
Whether you're a new parent or about to become one, turn to Parent Savvy to cross items off your baby "to do" list with confidence. It's the only book that gives you quick answers to questions that come with parenthood, such as…
- What type of child care is best for my family?
- How do I balance work with family?
- How do I take advantage of pregnancy and family leave?
- Can I take advantage of tax credits?
- What’s the best way to save for my child’s education?
- Do I need to write a will and choose a guardian?
- and much more
…you’ll find the answers -- plus tips, checklists and resources -- in Parent Savvy. It’s the all-in-one reference you’ll turn to over and over. The book also features parenting advice from BabyCenter, the nation's leading Internet destination for new and expectant parents.
Named a "Best Product" for 2006
by iParenting Media Awards
Press Reviews
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"Offers clear, concise and sanity-saving advice that will help you get prepared legally, financially and emotionally for parenthood -- and give you invaluable peace of mind."
Sandra Gordon, author of
Consumer Reports Best Baby Products
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"Learn more about the dependent exemption and the child tax credit -- as well as other important tax breaks for new parents -- in Parent Savvy."
MSN Money
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"The best of the best... worthy of any parent's library."
Boston Globe
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"Choudhri's no-nonsense guide for new parents won't cure colic... but it does offer straight answers to the financial, legal and practical questions raised by the little one's arrival."
Newark Star-Ledger
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"Issues such as taking pregnancy leave, selecting and managing child care, buying life insurance and designating a guardian for your child are covered in Parent Savvy..."
Cincinnati Enquirer
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"Contains a comprehensive chapter on choosing guardians."
Washington Post
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"Combines with babycenter.com to offer an unusual mixture of parenting and legal/financial advice."
Barbara F. Meltz,
child-development columnist,
author of Put Yourself in Their Shoes
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"A lot of us have questions about wills, inheritance, and guardianship and hiring a nanny... the answers are all in this book."
"Good Day" on Fox 4,
Dallas
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"A resource guide to help busy moms and dads navigate the complicated practical issues that come with parenthood. A true keeper! "
Jodie Lynn,
internationally syndicated columnist,
author of Mommy-CEO
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"While plenty of books address child development and health issues, only Parent Savvy discusses all the other issues parents face."
iParenting.com
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"Choudhri touches on the practical side of parenting in plain English and uses parenting advice from BabyCenter.com."
Charlotte Parent Magazine
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Table of Contents
Introduction by BabyCenter
Introduction by the Author
How to Use Parent Savvy
Part 1: Before Baby (And Just After)
1. Selecting a Doctor or Midwife
Basic Information About Obstetric Health Care Providers
Obstetricians
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists
Family Physicians
Certified Nurse Midwives
Direct Entry Midwives
2. Deciding Where to Give Birth
Hospitals
Birth Centers
Home Births
3. Choosing a Pediatrician
4. Medical Tests for Your Newborn
5. Applying for a Birth Certificate
6. Obtaining a Social Security Number
Part 2: Mother's Milk (And Your Right to Supply It)
7. Nursing in Public
8. Breastfeeding and the Working Mom
Part 3: Balancing Work and Family
9. Before Your Baby Arrives
Breaking the News at Work
Dealing With Unfair Treatment
Working at a Strenuous or Dangerous Job While Pregnant
Looking for a New Job While Pregnant
10. Taking Leave
FMLA Leave
State Leave and Benefits
Employer Leave, Policies, and Benefits
11. Not Returning to Work
12. Returning to Work: Creating a Family-Friendly Work Schedule
Telecommuting
Flextime
Compressed Workweek
Job Sharing
Working Part Time
13. Taking Time Off for Child-Related Issues
14. Dealing With Unfair Treatment Because You're a Parent
15. Health Insurance Issues
Basic Information About Employer Sponsored Health Insurance
Coverage During Pregnancy
Coverage for Your Newborn
Coverage for Your Adopted Child
Special Issues for Unmarried Parents
If You Lose or Quit Your Job
Part 4: Who's Minding the Baby? Choosing and Managing Child Care
16. Deciding What Type of Child Care to Use
17. Nannies
Pros and Cons of Nannies
Deciding What You Want in a Nanny
Searching for a Nanny
Prescreening Nannies Over the Phone
Interviewing Nannies in Person
Following Up on Your Nanny Interview
Arranging a Nanny Background Check
Working With a Nanny Placement Agency
Legal Requirements for Employing a Nanny
Paying Your Nanny
Giving Your Nanny Time Off
Offering Health Insurance
Preparing a Nanny Employment Agreement
Getting Your Nanny Started
Preparing for Emergencies
How to Deal With Problems With Your Nanny
18. Share Care
Pros and Cons of Share Care
Finding a Family to Share With
Putting the Arrangement Together
19. Au Pairs
20. Day Care Centers
21. Preschools
22. Family Day Care
Part 5: Saving for the High Cost of Learning
23. Deciding Whether and When to Start Saving
24. Figuring Out How Much to Save
25. Choosing an Education Savings Plan
26. Types of Education Savings Plans
Accounts in Your Own Name
Coverdell Education Savings Accounts
529 College Savings Plans
529 Prepaid College Tuition Plans
Education Savings Bonds
Custodial Accounts
Roth IRAs
27. Education Rewards Programs
Part 6: The Dependent Exemption, Child Care Tax Breaks, and Other Baby Gifts From the IRS
28. Tax Breaks for (Almost) All Parents
The Dependent Exemption
The Child Tax Credit
29. Child Care Tax Breaks
General Information About Child Care Tax Breaks
The Child Care Credit
Dependent Care Accounts
30. Health Care Tax Breaks
Flexible Health Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Medical/Dental Expense Deduction
31. Special Tax Breaks for Single Parents
32. Special Tax Breaks for Adoptive Parents
The Adoption Tax Credit
Tax-Free Employer Assistance
33. Special Tax Breaks for Foster Parents
Part 7: Guardians, Wills, and Other Things to Do Just in Case
34. Choosing Guardians
Basic Information About Guardianship
Picking the Right Person
Divorce, Same-Sex Partnerships, and Other Tricky Issues
What to Do Next
35. Dealing With Your Assets
Deciding Who Will Get Your Assets
Deciding How the Assets Will Be Managed
36. Writing a Will
37. Adding Life Insurance to Your Plan
What Life Insurance Can Do
Deciding Whether to Buy a Policy
Choosing a Type of Policy: Term and Permanent Life Insurance
Buying a Policy
Naming a Beneficiary
Part 8: Keeping Your Child Safe-At Home, On the Road, and in the Air
38. Buying Safe Products
39. Eliminating Home Health Hazards
Protecting Your Child From Lead
Protecting Your Child From Poison
40. Safety in the Car
41. Safety While Traveling by Plane
Appendix
Resources for Parents
The Uniform Transfers to Minors Act: Custodial Account Age Chart
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