Infant Development

What are you going to do for the rest of your life? For David Lawrence, Jr., a brilliant newspaper editor and publisher with a distinguished, three-decade-long journalism career who retired in 1999 at the age of 56, the answer in his words was to dedicate his life to a "[N]ewly energized purposefulness: that every child have a real chance to succeed."

50 Things to Know About Cloth Diapers by Amanda Walton offers a approach to cloth diapering that is easy for the beginner but still informative to moms who have been cloth diapering for years. Learn how to choose the right type of cloth diapers as well as how to use and care for cloth diapers in this informative guide.

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?"

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....

We all want our children to be strong, successful, and emotionally intelligent, but what can you do to help their development along the way? The answer is...more than you think. Unlock the secrets to building a deep emotional connection with your child, and relish the myriad benefits now. A parent has no time to waste! Applying Freya Gates’ simple five-step system, you’ll better bond with your children, simplify life, and gain access to new modes of teaching.

Toddlers are tiny, drunk humans who have absolutely no idea what they are doing. Their tiny bodies are filled with energy, emotions, rage, and ideas that they cannot fully express themselves without proper guidance and intervention. In Toddler Discipline, you’ll discover how to positively discipline your kid; things to consider when dealing with a child; effective methods to consider with toddler discipline; how to impose good behavior; how to train without shouting; how to emotionally connect with your child; how to tame tantrums; how to raise sound children; how to be that amazing parent; and so much more!

Are you a mum, dad or carer of a young baby? Are you frazzled, sleep-deprived, but desperate to make every moment with your baby count? Perhaps you'd love to visit a baby club, but can't. Don't worry - let the baby club come to you. Based on The Baby Club, the ground-breaking CBeebies show, Play & Learn with Your Baby is packed with bite-sized activities that you can both enjoy - explore everyday objects, have fun singing and telling stories, then mellow out. With Play & Learn with Your Baby, everyone is invited to the baby club - anytime, anywhere. What are you waiting for?

Dass es der Schlaf des Babys in sich hat, merken frischgebackene Eltern schnell. Und schon geht es los: Braucht mein Kind ein Schlafprogramm, mehr Regelmäßigkeit, braucht es mehr dies, mehr das? Muss es ins eigene Bettchen oder darf es bei den Eltern unterschlüpfen? Dieser Ratgeber öffnet eine ganz neue Perspektive auf den Schlaf von Kindern. Das erfahrene Autorenteam räumt Mythen und Ängste rund um den Kinderschlaf von 0 bis 6 Jahren aus dem Weg und plädiert für eine entwicklungsgerechte, individuelle Wahrnehmung des Kindes - fernab von starren Regeln.

Are sleepless nights taking a toll on your family? Say goodbye to exhaustion and hello to restful nights with "Sweet Dreams Ahead: Mastering Sleep Training for Your Baby." This comprehensive guide empowers parents with the knowledge and tools needed to gently and effectively teach their baby to sleep through the night.

Whether you're preparing for your baby to arrive, have just welcomed your little one into the world, or are well into the fourth trimester, this guide will ensure you feel supported and informed throughout your baby's first year. Following on from where The Modern Midwife's Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond left off, this book will take you through the first 48 hours after birth up until your baby's first birthday. From postpartum recovery to establishing a routine and looking out for signs to start weaning, Marie Louise will guide you through each stage of your baby's development.

Part memoir, part popular science, and part social commentary, Bottled Up probes breastfeeding politics through the lens of Barston’s own experiences as well as those of the women she has met through her popular blog, The Fearless Formula Feeder. Incorporating expert opinions, medical literature, and popular media into a pithy, often wry narrative, Barston offers a corrective to our infatuation with the breast. Impassioned, well-reasoned, and thoroughly researched, Bottled Up asks us to think with more nuance and compassion about whether breastfeeding should remain the holy grail of good parenthood.

Research shows children who are massaged at an early age will experience a wealth of physical, intellectual, and emotional benefits. Hands-on Parenting offers a step-by-step program for sharing the power of touch with your children, giving the best possible advantage for growth and success.

Do you want to understand your toddler better, know the reasons for his filings, and how to address those fillings? Do you want a happy toddler with utmost trust in you and build a connection that will last throughout the years? In Discipline Toddlers in a Loving Way, parents and caregivers learn to shift and reframe their perspective on toddler behavior in order to be able to get a clear idea of where toddler’s behaviors are coming from. Parents and caregivers will learn that what often is viewed as challenging “problem” behaviors is really just communication.

Unlock the magic of Montessori education at home with Montessori Moments: Engaging Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers. This comprehensive guide is designed specifically for parents seeking practical, easy-to-implement activities that foster independence, focus, and holistic development in their little ones.

In this eye-opening manifesto, pediatric sleep specialists Eliot S. Katz and Carolyn D'Ambrosio explore the history of the "cry it out" industry and the medicalization of perfectly normal infant sleep patterns. They explain how the demands of modern society encourage parents to value uninterrupted sleep over their baby's needs, and to ignore important nighttime opportunities for parent-child bonding.

​In The Little Frog Awakes, Eline Snel offers parents of young children advice and tools for responding mindfully and effectively in the moment. These skills help us regain trust in ourselves and in the integral wholeness of our kids. And when we make mindfulness practice a part of daily life, it gives our children a powerful message on how to recognize, name, and deal with emotions and situations. The book includes activities, practices, and stories for both you and for your toddler that cultivate mindful moments and action, and self-compassion.

No quieres perderte los hitos importantes de tu niño pequeño, pero debes trabajar para proveer a la familia. No hay tiempo para ir al gimnasio, tener una cita nocturna con tu pareja, o simplemente pasar un domingo perezoso durmiendo hasta el mediodía. Y mientras pasas más tiempo en la oficina y menos tiempo haciendo las cosas que disfrutas, tu niño pequeño nunca parece quedarse sin energía, tiene rabietas regulares, y se niega a comer cualquier cosa que no sea dulces.

Busy parent with little to no time to read? Crafted with you in mind, here's my audiobook version of Parenting Compass for Navigating the Early Childhood Years! Much like a compass shows you where you're heading, this audiobook is meant to help orient you as you navigate the early childhood years. Derived from scientific research and years of experience in the field of early childhood education, the strategies and philosophies in this audiobook can help you with a range of common challenges parents face as their children go through infancy, toddlerhood, and preschool age.

Why, despite our state-of-the-art medical technology, does the United States have among the highest maternal and infant mortality rates in the industrialized world? Why do pregnant women who are planning to breastfeed receive "free" samples of infant formula from American obstetricians? Why are American newborns given a vaccine at birth against hepatitis B, a sexually transmitted disease? The Business of Baby arms parents with the information they need to make informed decisions about their own health and the health of their infants.

Alles, was Eltern über das erste Lebensjahr des Kindes wissen müssen. Im Zentrum dieses Hörbuchs steht die Entwicklung des Babys auf Basis neuester wissenschaftlicher Erkenntnisse, angefangen vom ersten bis hin zum zwölften Monat. Darüber hinaus wird den Müttern in jedem Monat ein eigenes Kapitel gewidmet, ob zu Liebe und Schönheit oder Pflege. Sie wollen außerdem wissen, welche Grundausstattung nötig ist? Wie viel Schlaf das Baby braucht? Wie sich die Partnerschaft mit der Ankunft des Kindes verändert? Dann hören Sie dieses Hörbuch, denn hier finden Sie umfassende Antworten auf alle wichtigen Fragen.