If you’re looking for an awesome gift for a new parent, consider a book or app that offers practical child development information. There are plenty of excellent resources for parents on how to better relate with their children at every age and stage.
For parents of infants or young children, one good mobile app is Staying on Track, a free app available through iTunes.
For families with children ages 10-14, Keep Connected is an excellent resource.
Compassion is contagious. When parents help other parents during stressful times, they are supporting healthy attachment to their children. Everyone can benefit by good examples, encouragement, and genuine offers of help.
For example, consider offering a meal, diapers, other supplies or services to exhausted new parents. Help like this allows parents to take care of themselves so they have more time and energy to nurture their child.