My first time

"When a new baby comes home to a family, it means huge changes in everyone's life. A new baby brother or sister will need lots of attention from Mom and Dad. That's where a you come in, discover some of the things you can do to help out and learn more about what will happen at home"--.

"Four-eyes! Nerd! These are just some of the mean things people say to kids with glasses. But did you know some of the smartest people to ever have lived all wore glasses? Glasses help many people read better and see far-away things better. Glasses can be a secret tool to being cool!"--.

Sam's household gets a lot of excitement when his mother goes to the hospital and comes home with a new baby sister for him.

Sam learns not to become friendly with strangers and to stay near adults he feels safe with.

Sam visits the dentist, gets a filling, has his teeth polished, has an x-ray, and also gets a sticker and a new toothbrush.

When the family apartment is sold, Sam is not sure he wants to move, but the experience proves to be exciting and fun.

Sam goes to stay with a friend, but it is the first time he has been away from his Mom and Dad overnight.

Sam is nervous about beginning his first day of school, and feels shy around the other children, but after his mother leaves him alone he finds that school might not be all bad if he makes new friends.

Maria learns to deal with her parents' separation.