Infant Development

Exhausted? Sleep-deprived? Feeling like your sanity is taking a permanent vacation? You're not alone! If the world of raising infants and toddlers feels like a chaotic whirlwind of diaper changes, feeding frenzies, and endless tantrums, this book is your lifeline. Forget picture-perfect parenting manuals and unrealistic expectations. This hilarious guide is your survival raft in the wild waters of early parenthood. Packed with practical tips and strategies, all delivered with a healthy dose of humor, it'll help you navigate the mess and emerge a stronger, more confident parent (and maybe ...

The modern mother's encyclopedia: How to take care of yourself, your kids, and your husband without experiencing burnout for a lasting marriage! Does it seem like happily-ever-after was a hoax you were tricked into? Many couples find themselves battling marital issues when they bring children into the partnership, such as added stress, less romance, and money troubles. You can always rekindle love in your marriage and relive your honeymoon every day. All it takes is strong willpower to take the initiative and these expert-approved tips.

This book is compact and will save you precious time. The primary purpose is to serve you as an overview when you want to understand what sleeping methods are out there. You are able to obtain the essence of any of them and listen to other parents' opinions.

From the pediatrician who became an Internet sensation with the “Hamilton Hold” in a YouTube video about how to calm a crying baby comes a one-of-a-kind resource to guide you through the earliest moments of your child’s life - and help you to parent with common sense and confidence.

When the empirical meets the adorable. Babies can be a joy - and hard work. Now they can also be a 50-in-1 science project kit! This fascinating and hands-on guide shows you how to re-create landmark scientific studies on cognitive, motor, language, and behavioral development using your own bundle of joy as the research subject. Simple, engaging, and fun for both baby and parent, each project sheds light on how your baby is acquiring new skills - everything from recognizing faces, voices, and shapes to understanding new words and learning to walk.

Mommy and Me is a comprehensive guide for expected and new mothers, offering a unique approach to early childhood education that begins in the womb. This book delves into the science of brain development, highlighting the powerful impact of classical music and structured routines on a child's cognitive growth. With detailed lesson plans tailored for both the prenatal period up to the age of two, Mommy and Me equips parents with the tools to foster their child's learning from the very start.

Following on from the success of Your Baby, Your Birth, renowned birth and parenting Coach Hollie de Cruz applies her much-loved approach to the first year of motherhood. This empowering and thought-provoking book will guide you through the ever-changing landscape of your baby's first year, month by month, and will help you feel assured that you know your baby best.

Wondering when to expect baby's first word? Want to get your toddler talking? Worried your child is not speaking as clearly as his peers? When it comes to language acquisition, all parents have questions, and Time to Talk has the answers.

Many women know, and research confirms, that having an experienced female birth companion who is neither a health professional nor a part of their social circle can have a tangible positive effect on their experience of childbirth. Why Doulas Matter is a comprehensive discussion of how a doula can offer expectant and new parents information and practical and emotional support to improve their experience with birth and early parenting.

Revised and updated, this classic audiobook is one of the first recommended to newly bereaved parents to offer guidance in decision-making after their baby’s death and to assist caregivers as they support families. Empty Arms encourages families to meet their babies and say hello before rushing to say goodbye.

Emotional intelligence is a fundamental part of your child’s development, and it’s never too early to plant those seeds of empathy, kindness, and security. Start with this handy guide filled with tried and tested parenting tips to develop your child’s emotional superpowers and unleash their full potential.

With plenty of research-based guidance and step-by-step activities, this book will help your toddlers to speak in no time. And with proven strategies and easy-to-follow fun activities for toddlers, this book of 20 activities is an ideal addition to your homeschool educational material.

After a trauma at age one, Jay J. Jackson experienced parallel memories that revealed he'd been in two separate hospital settings as an infant, and his distress over these conflicting memories caused his lifelong struggle. As an adult, Jay sought treatment only to be chased out of multiple doctors' offices, doctors who branded him immoral for suggesting circumcision is harmful. Jay passionately details his experiences with circumcision sexual trauma and exposes the history behind how it became common in America. Listen to this blistering exposé into history's most loathed body part.

In Preschool Clues, Angela shares the latest research from top thinkers in child development and education. Through her practical, straightforward advice and inspiring, conversational approach, you will not only understand exactly what your children are learning from the shows they watch and why these shows are so effective; you’ll know exactly how to apply these same proven approaches in your daily life and with the same powerful results.

Coming from one empathetic parent to another, the tips in this book are real, clever, honest, and designed to make life with a terrible two- or three-year-old a little bit more manageable. Hilarious, helpful, and handy, this book will be appreciated by any parent who has asked: "Why didn't anybody warn me that unconditional love would be so much work?"

What you're not expecting, when you're expecting.... Bec Judd has been pregnant quite a lot: three pregnancies, three deliveries and four gorgeous newborn babies. From carrying a baby to delivering it, feeding it and raising it, Bec has experienced almost everything motherhood can throw at you, and she wants to share the secrets and stories that she has learned along the way.

Maria Montessori changed the way the world understood education by emphasizing that young children can start early and learn through creative exploration. With a focus on child-driven engagement and carefully presented learning opportunities, you can use the Montessori method and discipline to help your child get ahead and stay there.

500 Things to Know About Parenting includes 10 audiobooks from 50 Things to Know audiobooks. Four mothers have come together to bring you many resources from their own experiences that may be helpful in your journey of parenthood.

50 Things to Know About Going to the Beach with Children, by Melissa B. Arabia-Dimaiwat, offers a simple yet effective approach to organizing a fun and successful trip to the beach with your children, no matter what age your kids are.

Leuchtende Kinderaugen, tiefes Glück und Verbundenheit - ist es das, was uns beim Schenken so gut gefällt? Woher wissen wir, was unsere Kinder wirklich brauchen und welches Geschenk sie sogar ein Leben lang begleiten kann? Als führende Entwicklungsforscher und Bildungsexperten laden Gerald Hüther und André Stern zum Umdenken ein: Die meisten Geschenke sind nichts anderes als fragwürdige Verführungen. Sie rauben Kindern die Kraft, die in ihnen angelegten Talente und Begabungen zu entfalten und ihr Leben selbständig und eigenverantwortlich zu gestalten.