To The Budding Family Home Page Look Who's Going To Be A Big Brother  Home PageSample Pages from our Personalized Child's JournalOrder Journals NowWholesale InquiriesBudding Family  Press & MediaThe  Budding Family StoryTips On Introducing a new siblingCustomer TestimonialsUseful Parenting LinksContact Budding Family

Testimonials


Lots of Space for Pictures and Personalized Information

Look who's got the whole sibling thing figured out! Renee Raab Whitcombe has created the only personalized book for the child who has just found out that his/her family is expanding. Look who's going to be a Big Brother/Big Sister is a beautifully designed keepsake with lots of space to add pictures and personalized information. I just wish this book had come out earlier, in time for my kids!
Dania Lebovics,
Mother of 3 boys, Author of Baby Chronicles and School Year Chronicles,
January 5, 2004

Budding Family Albums Make Sense of your Kid's World

Its that time of year. The flowers are in bloom and realtor signs are popping up on lawns from coast to coast. Here in my neighborhood the signs vy for attention with a new spate of giant wooden storks announcing new arrivals. It's all exciting - these new beginnings. But for a young child, these changes can be incredibly stressful.

That's why Budding Family founder Renee Raab Whitcombe, came up with her personalized "Look Who's..." albums. Designed from a 4-7yo child's perspective, the albums are really personalized books that address children's fears and questions about a move, or the arrival of a new sibling. The books chase away anxiety and help turn these world-rocking events into a positive, memorable experiences. Your child will have no problem relating to the main character in their book - since it is them! They are bound to be read over and over again. And they will be cherished as a timecapsule of your child's life for years to come.

I love this concept so much that I only wish that Renee would come up with some albums for other tricky kid situations. Like "Look Who's Using the Potty!" and "Look Who's Going to School!". OK, maybe not the potty one. But you have to admit it would make for some excellent blackmail material a few years down the road.
Ciaran
www.mommieswithstyle.com
A community of Moms dedicated to helping you find the best 'Mommy and Me' products on the web and in the process, helping you meet other stylish Moms.


Transition Journal and Keepsake

"No matter what age your first child is, the birth of your second child is sure to bring big changes. Renee Whitcombe's beautifully designed journal helps ease this transition by focusing on the center of your child's world - your child. Developmentally appropriate for toddlers and an exciting keepsake for older children, this book is sure to please children of all ages (including moms and dads)!"
Dana Weintraub, MD,
Mother and Pediatrician, January 25, 2004


Lots of Child Involvement

"It is a real story with lots of child involvement. Big Sister/Big Brother is the book I wish all families could have when faced with the challenge of transitioning an only child into an older child. It is a beautiful book and impresses me greatly."
Debbie Friedman,
Director of Family Place, Mandel JCC, Cleveland, OH May, 2004

" I think this is the perfect gift for a family expecting their second or third child. It's very sweet, high quality and really encapsulates all the key moments of being a new sibling. "
Chris Steele
Mother of 2 boys, Pacific Palisades, CA

" Look who’s Going to be a Big Sister is a winner! Our grand-daughter loves a good story, and this one is her favorite. She can "show and tell" all about her new baby sister. "
Granny & Papa Brody
New York, NY

" These books make outstanding gifts for growing families and siblings-to-be! They're personalized, high quality, and lasting keepsakes. They are one-of-a-kind, just like the newest addition to the family! "
Susan Fee
Licensed Counselor and mom, Sagamore Hills, OH

The journals are beautiful and were a BIG hit at my sibling class.
Nancy Kraus,
Director of Health Education, Torrance Memorial Hospital.


"These books are so cool! I am going to tell my Mommy to have another baby so I can put one together!"
Chloe Farber,
1st Grader and arts & Crafts enthusiast

" What a great idea! I wish I'd had this when my sister and brother came along."
Barbara Gale,
Aunt and big sister, New York, NY


" It’s about time! I wish a journal like this had been available when my second daughter was born.  It would have been a perfect way for my older daughter to welcome her new sister. "
Carolyn Casey,
mother of Casey and Jessie, Hawthorne, CA

" My 3 year old daughter loves her Big Sister book!  It was a fun project for me too.  Fast and easy and really cute. "
Meg Moreta,
Mother of Gabrielle and Madeline, Los Angeles, CA

" Where were these books when I needed them 5 years ago?  I'll be giving a lot of them as gifts to my friends having babies after I did. "
Julie Ann Bilskie,
Mill Valley, CA

Home PageProductsOrder Products NowWholesale InquiriesOur StoryTerrific Tips
Press Kit & Media RavesTestimonialsUseful LinksContact Us



P.O. Box 2078 • Manhattan Beach, CA 90267-2078
Tel: (310) 702-4466 • Fax: (310) 374-1030 •

Copyright © 2003-2008

View the Budding Family Privacy Statement
   Contact the Webmaster
View the Budding Family Security Statement

Please note - these windows will not open with "Pop-up Killer" software running