Toddler Development

Would you like to encourage more outdoor time for your kids? Unsure how to get the kids away from the screens? Want some easy tips for outdoor activities? 50 Things to Know to Get Kids Outdoors by Stephanie Durrant offers an approach to creating fun, healthy outdoor activities that will get kids active.

Esta guía pediátrica nos presenta una inmensa cantidad de situaciones que los niños y las niñas pueden vivir, y con espíritu práctico y amable nos lleva paso a paso para tomar las mejores decisiones.

A pioneering physician reveals how childhood stress leads to lifelong health problems and what we can do to break the cycle. A pioneer in the field of medicine, TED Talk speaker and subject of a New Yorker profile, Dr Nadine Burke Harris is leading a movement to transform the way we respond to the public health crisis of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress that dramatically impacts our health and longevity.

Children's welfare is the driving force behind Dr. Laura Schlessinger's mission. A devoted mother to her son, Deryk, she identifies herself as her "kid's mom" because that is her most important job. Never one to shy away from tough truths, Dr. Laura marshals compelling evidence for the widespread neglect of America's children and convincingly condemns the numerous rationalizations to excuse it.

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.

Perfect for exhausted moms, sleep-deprived dads, caregivers, or anyone who has attempted the impossible task of reasoning with a pajama-clad dictator, Go the F**k to Sleep: Toddler Edition delivers comedy, honesty, and heart in every chapter.

Are you the parent of a cherished young child, and tired, possibly frustrated, and even doubting yourself - or them? Are you worried about their behavior or feeling unsure of how to support them? What makes young children do the things they do? Will they ever grow out of it? In 55 short, inspirational, and insightful entries, Bridgett Miller - teacher, remedial therapist, presenter, parent consultant, and parent herself - connects developmental science with heartfelt wisdom.

Do you constantly find yourself battling to stop your kids from spending hours in front of a screen? Whether it's a TV, an iPad, a PC or a PlayStation, children are spending more and more time absorbed in the digital world, and for most parents it's a cause for concern. The most frequent question parenting expert Noel Janis-Norton is asked by desperate parents is how to limit and manage screen time.

Parenting rewards you with a successful child you can be proud of. Sometimes there are challenges that you must face. It can be vexing and test out the most patient of individuals. You are seeking ways to teach your child how to be well-mannered, disciplined, and responsible in life. The 40 tips within this audiobook are pathways to help you face situations with a better outlook and solve the needs you have. You want your child to be respected, a favorite among adults, and have a lot of friends.

What if your child’s “life-after-divorce” could be better than you’ve hoped for? As the post-divorce dust settles, your child’s chances of leading a healthy, successful life are directly linked to how you and your former spouse relate. So instead of listening to statistics, listen to this book to discover real world co-parenting strategies from author, counselor, and co-parent Tammy Daughtry. Co-parenting isn’t easy. But with these strategies for success, you’ll be prepared to create an enjoyable childhood and a healthy upbringing that will impact your child for a lifetime.

Learn the best way to talk to your kids and how to empower them to believe in themselves. Is your child afraid of going out of the house? Is he having first school day jitters far too long? Does he cry whenever you drop him off at school? Does he clam up during recitations? Is he afraid of situations where there are a lot of other people? Your child may be experiencing separation and social anxiety symptoms. These children may also experience a lot of stress when they are thinking of engaging in situations where they have to interact with other people.

"It will give parents and teachers enough information about the core symptoms of ADHD so that they know how to deal with children and understand their actions better." --5 Stars, Reader's Favorite Do you think your child has ADHD? Affecting millions around the globe, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is well known... yet poorly understood by far too many. The first to suffer from the child’s disorder are the parents, as it can be a discouraging and stressful ordeal. Dealing with explosive emotions can be vexing, and often miscommunication can cause frustration from both sides. When...

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Exhausted from inevitable tantrums, picky eating, toilet-training mishaps, sleep problems, and random acts of defiance that come with raising a toddler? Parenting is the hardest job you’ll ever have and these earliest days are some of the most difficult. Long before your child reaches their teenage years, they will begin to take those first steps towards independence. As they grow, they begin testing boundaries in new and often frustrating ways.

Imagine if every day with your toddler felt like you were on the same team. Imagine if your parenting actually strengthened the bond between you, creating a space where you both feel heard, calm, and connected. This is what positive parenting can do.

In How Babies Sleep, pioneering and award-winning infant sleep researcher Professor Helen Ball brings together cutting-edge science, anthropological insight and practical advice to provide parents with everything they need to help them confidently – and sanely – navigate the first 365 night-times with a new baby. It will teach you how to harmonise your needs with those of your infant, and empower you to reject approaches that make you uncomfortable and experiment with strategies that work for you and your family.

Dr Sara Kayat is a GP and mum of two – as a medical professional overwhelmed by the information (and often lack of information!) available to new parents, she wanted to write the book that she wish she’d had when she was starting her family. The chapters cover everything from pre-pregnancy nutrition, early pregnancy symptoms and FAQs, to what all the medical jargon at your scans really means, when to worry and when not to worry, what to expect, what is normal, and when to seek further help – Sara has it all covered.

En Niño Enfadado, Nunca Más, Laurence Pierce ofrece una hoja de ruta paso a paso para que los padres aborden la ira de sus hijos desde la raíz, al mismo tiempo que gestionan su propia frustración. Con estrategias respaldadas por la ciencia y técnicas prácticas, este libro proporciona herramientas efectivas para romper el ciclo de la ira y crear un hogar armonioso y feliz.

Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED) is a disorder which often gets diagnosed for people who do not fall under other mental disorders or personality disorders, but who experience rage incidents which are seemingly uncontrollable to them. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, "IED affects as many as 7.3 percent of adults - 11.5-16 million Americans". It is also estimated by NIMH that "six million...adolescents...meet the criteria for an IED diagnosis".

In the era of questionable Internet "facts" and parental oversharing, it's more important than ever to find credible information on everything from prenatal vitamins to screen time. The good news is that parents and parents-to-be no longer need to rely on an opinionated mother-in-law about whether it's OK to eat sushi in your third trimester, an old college roommate for sleep-training "rules", or an online parenting group about how long you should breastfeed.

All parents want a definitive set of steps to prevent reactions without sacrificing the crucial rules and boundaries kids need to thrive. Most parents are looking for what I call a “mindful authority”. Each tip the author includes uses a situation from real life to share how to address the intense emotions of early childhood and school-age children so that your child becomes independent, respectful, responsible, and capable of succeeding in the world.