Infant Development

Melissa Harris’s dream of being a mother again shatters when a fertility doctor tells her she may never have another child due to a physical anomaly in her uterus. Determined to persevere, she undergoes nine surgeries and a year of fertility treatments until she finally gets a positive pregnancy test—only to miscarry both twins within the first fifteen weeks. When what she’s decided will be her last attempt results in her finally becoming pregnant, she’s told that this baby, Sam, is also at risk.

Beginnings is modern month-by-month reference guide for parents of 0-5-year-olds. It will answer all the questions that parents have about their baby, toddler and preschooler's physical and psychological development.

From uninitiated parents-to-be to those who know the ropes in families large or small, everyone will find something to relate to in Simon's hilarious and chaotic tales of his own home life. His observations of being a father have delighted his hundreds of thousands of followers on Instagram: before now dads are often the forgotten ones who carry the luggage, open stiff jars, take photos on holiday, fix broken bikes, go back to work, do the night feeds and make a mean beans on toast with melted cheese without so much as a pat on the back.

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.

Das Trotzalter ist die erste heiße Phase im Leben mit dem Nachwuchs. Kaum steht es auf seinen eigenen Beinen, beginnt das Kind nach Autonomie zu streben. Der kleine Sonnenschein wird zum tellerwerfenden Wutmonster und verunsichert seine Eltern zutiefst. Die Autorinnen machen Mut, Wege abseits der klassischen Erziehung mit festen Grenzen und strenger Konsequenz zu gehen. Sie erklären, was in den Kindern vorgeht und warum Trotzphasen wichtige Entwicklungsphasen sind.

A newborn does not speak with words. They speak in cries, in silence, in the way their hands clench or eyes turn. Cradle Confidence helps you learn that language. This book is for new parents—tired, unsure, and deeply in love. It shows you how to read your baby’s cues, create routines that work, and respond with calm instead of panic. You’ll find real stories, honest truths, and clear steps to help you care for your child with confidence. Learn how to: Understand what your baby is trying to tell you Build a rhythm of feeding, sleep, and comfort without rigid rules Prepare for ...

Despite their small size, toddlers can be such a huge source of joy and laughter. But if they’re deprived of much needed sleep, they can be cranky, and difficult, becoming a great source of stress, and anxiety. That’s why if you have a toddler at home, it’s important that you are able to make your toddler sleep well and on time, every time.

Many babies are fussy and spit up milk, and in recent years, it has become common for them to be diagnosed with reflux and medicated with antacids, thickeners, and acid suppressants. However, research tells us that reflux is normal in young babies and that many of the symptoms associated with it may in fact be misunderstood baby behaviors rather than clinical symptoms of gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GORD).

Parenting with Focus is the ultimate guide to biblical child training. Featuring a unique technique called “Training Sessions", this practical guide will teach parents how to intentionally train their children’s behavior and their hearts. Also included in this well-researched book is the latest data on the impact of screen time on children and what parents can do to prevent harmful effects. Other topics include:

Parenting Toddlers: A Comprehensive Guide for Positive Discipline, Effective Communication, and Managing Tantrums is the ultimate resource for navigating the wild ride of toddlerhood. Packed with expert advice and a dash of humor, this parenting book for toddlers is your ticket to raising happy, healthy, and well-adjusted kids. Master positive discipline techniques, set effective boundaries, and manage those epic meltdowns like a pro. Unlock the secrets of toddler communication and discover the transformative power of play.

Are you and your little one on the brink of embarking on the thrilling journey of preschool? As a parent, the prospect of this milestone can be both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. Fear not! Allow me to introduce the ultimate guide to infuse the preschool experience with joy and growth. Presenting Ready, Set, Preschool: A Parent-Child Guide for the Big Step Ahead.

Led by a multidisciplinary team of Board-certified paediatric feeding professionals, Solid Starts has debunked the myth that ‘baby food’ is necessary and transformed the way that millions of parents around the world feed their babies. Now, with their debut book, you can follow their research-backed advice to wean your baby on the food that you eat – with some simple safety modifications.

Packed with tips, hints and reminders, case studies, at-a-glance charts and a daily journal to help you keep track of your baby's progress, The Sensational Baby Sleep Plan is a step-by-step, must-have manual to ensure sleep for you and your baby.

For babies, like for all living things, being fed is best. But the current stringent focus on exclusive breastfeeding is putting some babies at risk by depriving parents of a full understanding of how to tell when breastfeeding alone doesn't provide enough—and what to do about it. Fed Is Best provides a clear-eyed look at the current messaging and latest scientific research around breastfeeding and formula feeding, to help parents make informed choices about how to best feed their baby based on their individual circumstances.

What's it really like to be a parent? And how come no one ever warned Rob or Josh of the sheer mind-bending, world-altering, sleep-depriving, sick-covering, tear-inducing, snot-wiping, bore-inspiring, 4am-relationship-straining brutality of it all? And if they did, why can't they remember it? And just when they thought it couldn't get any harder, why didn't anyone warn them about the slices of unmatched euphoric joy and pride that occasionally come piercing through, drenching you in unbridled happiness in much the same way a badly burped baby drenches you in milk-sick?

Mary Fern's bedtime series of books have help countless children to find restful gentle sleep and provided frazzled parents with a much needed break. Her new series is designed to help children stop sucking their thumbs. Each of the books helps to encourage children with a mindful approach to find the power from within them to help them break the habit. Simple poems reinforce the message that this is something they can do, and with a little help from their imaginary friends it will be an easy, and even fun journey.

Ученые давно спорят о том, существует ли СДВГ (синдром дефицита внимания и гиперактивности) на самом деле. В книге Екатерины Вадимовны Мурашовой , известной по книгам Ваш непонятный ребенок, Лечить или любить, Любить или воспитывать, представлен взгляд практикующего семейного психолога на этот вопрос. Большой опыт работы в детской районной поликлинике дает ей ценный материал для наблюдений. А выводы, которые она делает, помогут лучше понять проблему и пути ее решения.

Dos manuscritos en un libro: Criar a niños pequeños y Entrenamiento para usar el baño. Este libro será su guía y proporcionará información útil sobre cómo criar a un niño pequeño utilizando la disciplina positiva. Le ayudará en cada paso del camino y mejorará sus habilidades como padre. ¡Adquiera este libro ahora para aprender más sobre la crianza de niños pequeños!

Potty training a three-year-old can be a rewarding but challenging process. A comprehensive guide on this topic typically emphasizes understanding your child's readiness, creating a supportive environment, and establishing a consistent routine. By following these principles, parents can help their children transition from diapers to using the toilet with confidence and ease.

The early years with baby and toddler will never be seamless but they shouldn't leave you gasping for air either. Less struggle and more joy in your first years as mom starts here. It's all solid advice. Sleep while the baby is sleeping. The dishes can wait. They grow up so fast. This too, shall pass. These clichés hint at a universal truth: Being a first-time mom is hard. You don't need to be told "it's just a season." You need a clear view of early motherhood and tools to help.