Infant Development

Should you really read to your baby? Can teaching a baby sign language boost IQ? Should you pipe classical music into the nursery? Dr. Jill Stamm translates the latest neuroscience findings into clear explanations and practical suggestions, demonstrating the importance of the simple ways you interact with your child every day. It isn't the right edutainment that nurtures an infant's brain. It is as simple as attention, bonding, and communication, and it's within every parent's ability to provide.

Licensed marriage and family therapist Catherine O’Brien and her husband lay out the communication skills and relationship strategies that new moms and dads need during baby’s first year and beyond. Navigate through difficult circumstances like overcoming a hard pregnancy with step-by-step help. With this uplifting guide of advice, you’ll transform into a couple who works together to be the best caregivers for your baby.

Neste novo audiolivro, Simone Davies e Junnifa Uzodike propõem que olhemos para o primeiro ano da vida de um bebê pelo viés montessoriano, O Bebê Montessori vai ajudar os pais a encontrar o apoio e a paz que desejam, enquanto aprendem a lidar com o bebê com amor e respeito. Em um passo a passo, a narrativa mostra aos adultos como desacelerar e alcançar um ritmo adequado para ajudar o bebê a construir confiança em si próprios, no seu ambiente, e em nós.

In the face of so many injustices across society for LGBTQ+ people, it can be easy for parents of young children to feel helpless and hopeless. While they may not be able to address every problem across the country, there's a simple place to start: right at home. Rainbow Parenting is an indispensable stepping stone for adults who want to raise and teach kids in a queer and gender-affirming way, but might not know how.

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.

Ser bebé acerca al oyente la explicación del desarrollo y las necesidades de los bebés desde la ciencia y dando a la vez mucho peso y voz a la vivencia del recién nacido. Porque el bebé humano necesita que volvamos a reencontrarnos con su esencia, por encima de mitos o creencias sociales. Es una cría mamífera y nada de lo que hace o necesita surge del capricho o de haber sido malacostumbrado por sus madres o padres. Se mueve por la necesidad de supervivencia y de ser amado profundamente.

Even if your toddler is an out-of-control little devil and thinks he makes the rules, don’t worry. You are not alone. The easy-to-follow techniques and games in this book will have your devil on the right path in no time. While most other parenting books will only explain the basics and not go into the underlying mechanics that actually make your toddler tick, Toddler Parenting 101 will enable listeners to get the son/daughter they wished for!

Si no sabes qué hacer frente a ese desborde emocional y físico de tu hijo, este libro es lo que necesitas para entender las temidas pataletas. "Todos quieren entender qué hay detrás de las desregulaciones de los niños resolver el enigma de qué hacer para evitar que sucedan". Pataletas es un libro necesario, una invitación a sumergirnos en la vida emocional de los niños y niñas, para reconocer lo que sienten y lo que nos quieren decir cuando hacen esos temidos berrinches, uno de los motivos de mayor consulta entre madres y padres.

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.

If you want to discover surprisingly simple yet effective ways to deal with tantrums and how to raise your child to his or her full potential, then pay attention...Maria Montessori changed the way the world understood education by emphasizing that young children can start early and learn through creative exploration. With a focus on child-driven engagement and carefully presented learning opportunities, you can use the Montessori Method and discipline to help your child get ahead and stay there.

Revised and updated, this classic audiobook is one of the first recommended to newly bereaved parents to offer guidance in decision-making after their baby’s death and to assist caregivers as they support families. Empty Arms encourages families to meet their babies and say hello before rushing to say goodbye.

Having a baby in the house can be scary, but it doesn’t need to be! Created by a qualified nutritionist and a mother of three, this audiobook will educate you on the milestones you can look forward to month by month, as well as changes you can expect to make to your care routine as your baby grows. But it’s not all about that little bundle of joy of yours. Our Plus One is an up-to-date month-to-month guide on how to raise a happy and healthy baby without forgetting about yourself and your partner.

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).

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.

Parents these days are under a great deal of pressure to be "perfect". From psychologists to social scientists, journalists to weekend bloggers, everyone has an opinion about the do's and don'ts for raising healthy, well-adjusted - and let's not forget polite - children in today's fast-paced world. Where does this leave parents? Too often lacking in confidence, ill equipped, and overwhelmed. Parenting expert Vicki Hoefle makes the bold claim that it's time for parents to get off the perfection path and get back to the real job of parenting: to grow a grown-up.

Your due date is approaching… Now what?! Relax and read on... Feeling swamped by baby products? Unsure how to choose the best for your little one? Overwhelmed by endless questions about feeding, sleep routines, and soothing your baby's tears? Wishing for clear answers? Look no further. First-Time Mom Made Simple is your go-to resource for everything you need to navigate early motherhood with confidence. This user-friendly guide will help make the first six months of your baby’s life a joyful experience for both of you.

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.

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....

Leading toddler expert Dr Tovah P. Klein reveals why ages two to five years is the most crucial time for a child's brain development and how parents can harness this period to have a lifelong positive effect on their children's lives. Based on extensive research with toddlers, How Toddlers Thrive explains what is happening in children's brains and bodies at this age that makes their behaviour so turbulent and why your reaction to their behaviour - the way you speak to, speak about and act towards your toddler - holds the key to a successful tomorrow and a happier today.

Are you looking to improve your approach to parenting an ODD child?Navigating Oppositional Defiant Disorder: A Compassionate Guide for Parenting ODD Children has everything you need! Parenting a child with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) can be challenging, leaving you searching for effective strategies and understanding. Sierra Nice, a seasoned authority, recognizes the struggles and offers a valuable resource to guide you through the complexities.