Toddler Development

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.

Outrageously confident and sweetly indignant, The Honest Toddler tackles everything from preferred toddler foods (unbroken crackers and undiluted juice), unconditional love (accept them as they are-pants or no pants), sleep and potty training methods (none), play date etiquette (mi casa es not su casa), and the proper response to random aggression at the playground (embrace it, park justice is messy but swift).

Wondering when to expect baby's first word? Want to get your toddler talking? Worried your child is not speaking as clearly as his peers? When it comes to language acquisition, all parents have questions, and Time to Talk has the answers.

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.

Tausende begeisterte Eltern verlassen sich darauf, was Nicola Schmidt zur "artgerechten" Kindererziehung schreibt. Was passiert im Nervensystem, im rasant wachsenden Körper, während der Hormongewitter, wenn aus Babys Kleinkinder werden? Was hat die Evolution ihnen an Entwicklungsaufgaben mitgegeben und warum bringt das Eltern manchmal zur Verzweiflung? Wo hilft im Alltag die Wissenschaft weiter und wo wirken immer noch Ammenmärchen in unseren Köpfen? Nicola Schmidt beantwortet unzählige brennende Fragen und zeigt praktische Tipps zur Kleinkindphase.

Are you worried your child isn't reaching their full potential? Do you struggle with meltdowns, defiance, or a lack of motivation? In today's world, raising confident, resilient, and independent kids can feel like an impossible task. But what if there was a proven roadmap to guide you? Raising Kids Who Thrive is your practical, science-backed guide to fostering emotional intelligence, grit, and a growth mindset in your child.

Potty Training for Girls helps parents struggling with potty training for toddlers aged 18+ months. This essential parenting guide covers how to encourage the use of the potty signs and signals when your princess is ready to be potty trained, sensitive advice on dealing with potty training regression, some tips/ tricks to potty train your princess, and more. Potty Training for Girls educates parents and their princess through this challenging milestone without stress, while having fun, too. This book covers the dos and don'ts of potty training.

As a parent, you want the best for your child, and one of your greatest hopes is that your child will grow up to be a good person. So, what makes a good person? Generally, we think about good people as being kind: compassionate, empathetic, generous. However, it seems that, in our fast-paced, individual-driven society, kindness is fading and the pressure on parents to raise socially conscious, empathetic, and caring children can seem overwhelming at times.

Es gibt Kinder, die wissen schon früh ganz genau, was sie wollen. Diesen selbstbestimmten Kindern ist es wichtig, dass man sie ernst nimmt. Den besonderen Bedürfnissen dieser Kinder gerecht zu werden, stellt Eltern nicht selten vor große Herausforderungen. Der renommierte Familientherapeut Jesper Juul plädiert für ein offenes und authentisches Miteinander anstelle von Machtkämpfen, Manipulation oder gar Kapitulation.

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.

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.

O otimismo é essencial para uma vida plena. No entanto, ele não é um dom natural nem uma qualidade do caráter, mas uma ferramenta preciosa que pode ser aperfeiçoada desde a infância. Depois de muitos anos de pesquisas, o autor e psicólogo Martin Seligman demonstra que crianças pessimistas correm um risco muito maior de ficarem deprimidas, e constata que o otimismo pode ser desenvolvido ao superar desafios, lidar com frustrações e experimentar conquistas individuais.

Discover the profound impact of early childhood development with "The Early Childhood Promise, bringing decades of expertise to this essential guide, offering insightful strategies and evidence-based solutions to make a difference in the lives of our youngest learners. From the importance of play to the critical role of early education, this book dives deep into the challenges and opportunities that shape a child's earliest years. Ketchum and Loose provide actionable advice and real-world examples to help every child achieve their full potential, regardless of their starting point. Whether ...

A Harvard-trained obstetrician-gynecologist, a prominent blogger, and author of the classic How Your Baby Is Born delivers a timely, important, and sure to be headline-making exposé that shines a light on the natural parenting movement and the multimillion-dollar industry behind it.

When it comes to baby sleep, Lucy Wolfe has seen - and solved - it all. Her gentle stay-and-support approach has helped thousands of people achieve the holy grail of parenthood: a full night’s sleep! But even with the best routine things can go awry, so in All About the Baby Sleep Solution Lucy addresses the most common problems that interrupt sleep routines.

Are you obsessed with your baby's sleep? Do you feel weak because you can't leave him to cry himself to sleep? Do you need to relax more and enjoy being a parent? Parenting expert Pinky McKay offers a natural, intuitive approach to solving your little ones' sleep problems and gives practical tips on how to understand your baby's tired cues, create a safe sleeping environment, gently settle babies and toddlers and feed infants to encourage sleep.

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.

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.

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.

Written by a Certified Potty Training Consultant, Success with Potty Training, teaches you how to get your child to be motivated, focused, and excited about potty training. Is this some magic? No, well maybe, it's called Play-Based Learning, modeling, and scaffolding, and it works! Testimonials speak volumes about the effectiveness of this method.