Toddler Development

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!

TRANSFORMING TODDLERHOOD outlines modern solutions to age-old parenting dilemmas, including getting your toddler to brush their teeth, introducing a new baby to your toddler, streamlining bedtime, and much more. Blending both personal and client stories with practical and applicable advice, the result is a book designed to help parents confidently and joyfully parent their toddlers without fear and frustration.

If you are new to pregnancy and infant care or an old hand at wrangling little ones, this book can help navigate these unconventional methods you might encounter. You might feel that these topics are too complicated or too “hippy” for you, and that might be true, but do you really know what goes into infant pottying or cloth diapering? Be informed before writing off these methods. Many may seem to go against the mainstream, but the number of families implementing these strategies are on the rise.

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.

Linda Fruits brings her signature combination of hilarity and empathy to The Mom Life, emphasizing that you're not a bad mother for fondly remembering a time in your life before children, and that sometimes it's ok to feed your toddler chicken nuggets three days in a row. Equal parts sass and inclusiveness, The Mom Life explores the highs and lows of new motherhood, tackling taboo subjects like losing interest in your partner, not immediately loving your baby, and imposter syndrome.

Every kid needs horseplay! Roughhousing is an essential part of childhood development—but it is increasingly overshadowed by screens and structured activities. In Unplug and Play, a doctor and a child psychologist, both dads, introduce parents to the benefits of physical play for young children. Drawing from gymnastics, martial arts, ballet, team sports, and even animal behavior, the authors present fun full-contact activities for parents and children to enjoy together.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Feeling like you were thrown into the deep end with becoming a parent? New parents and even caregivers have a hell of a time figuring out all the little stuff. This book will help you figure out those decisions on taking care of your new baby. But what are the basic skills of a parent? New parents and caregivers are bombarded with too much information and opinions to make an accurate decision on how they want to take care of their children. More than half of them have a very biased view. Any adult can have difficulties in finding themselves when it comes to being a new parent.

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.

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....

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.

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.

The first 12 weeks of a baby's life can be a challenge for any new parent. Tresillian's experienced, expert advice will guide you through with practical tips and real-life stories, set out in an accessible format for tired brains. With dedicated information for fathers and other caregivers, and key sections on coping with lockdowns and parenting in an age of social media, this is an audiobook packed with reassurance, guidance and ideas.

If you’re a frustrated parent of a toddler in desperate need of guidance, try this! Despite what you feel others may be thinking about you, don’t worry, you are not a bad parent! All parents have been through these challenging years, so you are definitely not alone. Stop guessing how to handle tough situations and doubting later on if it was the right choice in the middle of a tantrum or sleepless night. Instead, uncovering the truth behind your toddler’s behavior will open your eyes to a whole new world of parenting.

ADHD is a medical condition, not poor parenting. It's time to debunk the myths and ditch the stigma. We need understanding, support, and a resource for the unique challenges and joys of parenting a child with ADHD. With practical and compassionate strategies, this book offers insights into understanding, managing, and supporting your child at every stage. It's your trusted companion, packed with experience, real-life strategies, and humor.

Feeling overwhelmed by fatherhood? Dads, this book is for you! "You Will Rock As a Dad!: 85 New Dad Toddler Hacks The Easy To Implement Young Dad Cheatsheet" goes beyond a baby book, offering humor, practical tips, and engaging stories. "You Will Rock As a Dad!: 85 New Dad Toddler Hacks The Easy To Implement Young Dad Cheatsheet" is more than a book, it's a community. Join a network of proactive dads and tackle toddlerhood with confidence!

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.