Infant Development

Toddler Weaning is a short, to-the-point book about gradually weaning a breastfeeding toddler, designed by a teacher and mom of two. It's perfect for nursing moms of toddlers who are considering weaning (and may need help deciding if they are ready to stop breastfeeding) or are ready to wean but need help planning how to wean. The book offers a discussion of how to decide to wean (including why you may not want to wean), why weaning can be difficult, and the case for weaning gradually.

How to make potty training stress free for you and your child. The Gentle Potty Training Book is a practical guide to helping your child through one of the most important developmental stages of early childhood. Avoiding strict timelines, rewards and plans that are based solely on a child's gender, Sarah Ockwell-Smith advocates an approach that is based on your child's unique developmental stage - because the gentlest, easiest and most effective potty training happens when you work with your child as a team.

Motherhood is full of little highs: the smell of a newborn baby's head, the feeling of a small hand holding yours, the infectious sound of laughter, first words, first steps, the first day at school, endless tiny but significant hints of the person your child is to become. But motherhood is not without its lows either: tears and tantrums (your child's and your own), fears, self-doubt, sleepless nights, and that's not to mention the mum fails.

"The Happiest Toddler" is your trusted companion on the journey of parenthood. Whether you're a new parent or have experience, this audiobook equips you with the tools and knowledge to nurture your toddler's happiness while finding joy in your role as a parent.

"Was würde ich meinen Kindern heute sagen wollen, wenn ich morgen die Gelegenheit dazu nicht mehr hätte?", fragt sich Bestsellerautor Sebastian Fitzek eines Tages - und beschließt, sich den existenziellen Themen zu stellen. In spannenden persönlichen Episoden erzählt er, was im Leben wichtig ist und wie ein glücklicher Lebensweg gelingen kann. Fische, die auf Bäume klettern ist das sehr persönliche Vermächtnis eines Vaters an seine noch jungen Kinder - und ein Hörbuch für alle, die Halt suchen und sich der Werte, die ihnen wichtig sind, vergewissern möchten.

Do you want to learn what are some of the proven differences between boys and girls? Are you interested in common patterns in development that boys exhibit? Would you like ideas and strategies for how to handle issues that many boys struggle with? Parenting Boys is a guide to a boy's development, from a baby up through young adulthood. Each chapter identifies a stage in a boy's life and looks at what to expect, common challenges, and possible solutions and strategies to handle boys.

Having suffered from anxiety for much of her life, Izzy Judd has brought together a brilliant and inspiring collection of simple activities and exercises to help mothers find their own piece of calm. Included are exercises for you to do alone and with your children of all ages, giving them their own tools to help remain happy and peaceful too. Mindfulness for Mums will guide you through invaluable, quick and easy self-care tips to help you find a moment's calm in the chaos of motherhood.

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.

Babies are amazing! From the moment they open their eyes, they are learning and developing at an astonishing rate. Parents naturally want to engage with infants as they learn and grow, but what if we could optimize the way we play with babies? Backed by the latest research and years of observation, Playing with Baby distills the experts’ findings for new parents, giving them a guide to the first year of a baby’s life and the growth of his or her individual mind.

During her thirty years of practice, paediatrician Dr Saroja Balan has met thousands of parents and found herself answering the same questions. While she firmly believes parenting is mostly learning on the job, she knows a little help goes a long way. Written specifically for Indian parents, It's Your Baby is the best support to accompany you on your journey. It is meant to help you figure out when your child needs to see a doctor and when you can handle things on your own.

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.

Naming a new baby is an exciting adventure, but it can be intimidating for parents as well. It’s easy enough to pick a name and follow the crowd, but some parents want more. They want a name that is more than just a fun accessory. They want their child to stand out; not only with a unique name but with a name that means more. If this sounds familiar, then Baby Names: Unique Baby Names With Their Meaning, Origin and Spiritual Significance is for you.

Why is it that research suggests people who don’t have kids are happier than people who do? Olivia Scobie provides practical solutions for parents who find themselves pushing beyond their capacity to meet impossible standards, and she challenges parents to shift their thinking from child-centered to family-centered. By naming today’s unrealistic parenting expectations as impossible from the get-go, Impossible Parenting creates the space to acknowledge harmful expectations for new parents and begins a conversation that focuses on healing....

Are you obsessed with your baby's sleep? Do you feel weak because you can't leave him to cry himself to sleep? Do you need to relax more and enjoy being a parent? Parenting expert Pinky McKay offers a natural, intuitive approach to solving your little ones' sleep problems and gives practical tips on how to understand your baby's tired cues, create a safe sleeping environment, gently settle babies and toddlers and feed infants to encourage sleep.

Family therapist and parenting instructor, Pamela Emery teaches parenting classes at two hospitals near her home in Los Angeles, and has been a practicing family therapist for over 20 years. With 4 children of her own, she's seen it all! This book provides the benefit of her education and experience to new parents. She has helped thousands of families raise happy, healthy babies. Let her help you!

Seit der Steinzeit haben unsere Babys dieselben Bedürfnisse: Nähe, Schutz, getragen werden, essen dürfen, wenn sie hungrig sind, und schlafen dürfen, wenn sie müde sind. Unsere moderne Welt jedoch passt nicht immer zu diesen Bedürfnissen. Wie Eltern dennoch dem biologischen Urprogramm ihrer Kinder gerecht werden können, zeigt dieses Hörbuch: konkret, ermutigend, undogmatisch und nachhaltig.

"Как любить ребенка" - руководство для ответственного родителя, своеобразное завещание, оставленное автором грядущим поколениям во имя детского счастья. Корчак уверенно заявляет: "Ребенок не бывает твоим". И с бесконечным теплом и уважением к самостоятельности маленькой личности доходчиво рассказывает о том, какие шаги могут предпринять отец и мать (в том числе и будущие), чтобы вырастить Человека с большой буквы.

Children need to deal with a number of fears as they grow up. From entering a new school to taking a big shot to cope with a bully in school, they are facing intimidating situations from time to time. Unfortunately, there are many parents who don’t care about their children seriously even when they display their fears. This is an incorrect parenting method, which could make a child suffer from panic attacks and depression. If you love your kids, this is the last thing you do not want to happen to them, so make sure to give them the support they need whenever their fears take place.

Toddler behavior can be very challenging, but with help from this guide, you can understand what to expect and how to deal with it. Temper tantrums are a normal part of your toddler's development. In fact, your child having a tantrum shows that your precious little bundle is developing in a perfectly normal and healthy way. Your child having a tantrum also doesn't mean that you are a bad parent and have failed in any way at all. Whatever you think, you can develop the skills to effectively deal with this in this guide.

All toddlers are different! That’s why the smart parenting method I’m teaching is not just about the discipline tactics and how to implement them. It is a lot more about learning to understand your child’s development, practicing the ability to read his or her emotions, and developing the discipline approach that is best suited for your child. That’s when disciplining and parenting strategies start working. That is the foundation of my Smart Toddler Discipline approach.