Development First

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.

Becoming a parent transforms you. From the moment your baby arrives, the pace of life shifts. Time begins to move in strange new ways—excruciatingly slow during sleepless nights and impossibly fast when you realise your baby has grown out of their newborn clothes again. In this first year, everything is new: the feelings, the routines, the worries, the joys. Your baby is learning the world—and you’re learning your baby.

As a first responder, you live on the front line. Everything that everyone else runs away from, you run toward. Whether you’re a firefighter, an EMT, a paramedic, a healthcare professional, a police officer, a 911 operator, or military personnel, you’re constantly “on.” But you have a lifeline: Your faith. There might be times when you wonder whether you can keep doing this, nights that you lie awake feeling alone… But the Bible is here to guide you, and there’s scripture that can lead you through the darkest moments.

Your job is to help other people…but who’s there to help you? Your mental health matters, and it’s time to take care of it. Whether you’re a firefighter, a paramedic, an EMT, or a police officer, you’re dealing with traumatic, stressful, and high-pressure situations every day. Perhaps your role doesn’t fit into these categories. Maybe you’re a healthcare provider, or maybe you have a hands-on role in the military.

If you are like most expectant parents, you can't wait for your new bundle of joy to arrive. But how do you know what to do once your baby has arrived? Relax! This audiobook is here to help. Your Baby's First Year is a valuable resource that provides you with many ways to nurture the amazing new person in your life while maintaining your sanity.

Becoming a father can be one of the most profoundly terrifying, exhilarating, life-changing occasions in a man’s life. Now 22 of today’s masterful writers get straight to the heart of modern fatherhood in this incomparable collection of thought-provoking essays.

As the director of a graduate program in Executive Leadership at a prestigious university, I have met many emerging leaders over the years. From our first encounter, Jasmin stood out as a leader among leaders. Even in that first meeting, I immediately recognized the contagious positive energy Jasmin brought into the room, his passion for serving others, and his unquenchable thirst for developing himself and those around him.

What does it take to rear a firstborn child? Renowned psychologist Kevin Leman educates moms and dads on the essentials of parenting and expounds on the traits that characterize firstborn children so new parents know what to expect. He explains how birth order can influence each stage of development—from infancy on into young adulthood. This audiobook will help first-time parents—especially mothers—adjust to their new situation and role while raising a happy, healthy child.

Having a baby in the house can be scary, but it doesn’t need to be! Written by 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. Elizabeth Newbourne also cares about mommy and daddy and their well-being during this transition. Don’t wait until it's too late, gain the proper knowledge needed to set your family up for success.

Must moms choose between being a "good mom" and achieving the goals they want for themselves? How do you cut through all the chaos, identify what is important, and learn to let go of things that aren't serving you well? In Moms Eat First: 5 Principles to Prioritize Yourself and Create the Change You Crave, author Kathy Sullivan explores five key principles to create and sustain change and shares potential solutions to overcoming barriers.

"Do the Hard Things First: Defeating Shiny Object Syndrome" is your essential guide to conquering distractions and achieving your goals. This book dives deep into the root causes of Shiny Object Syndrome (SOS), offering practical strategies and real-life applications to help you stay focused and productive.

Informative, challenging and often humorous, this work explores mentoring the basic types of children and provides real-life insights on how to help them reach their full potential. Whether you have a driver, a diplomat, or a dreamer, you need to give your child permission to dream big and to...

"Pregnancy for First Time Moms Simplified" is the essential guide every expectant mother needs to navigate the beautiful, but sometimes overwhelming, journey of pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenthood.

Packed with real-life lessons from an experienced manager and coach, Nurture provides bite-sized people management tips to help you get the most from your new team. The information in this audiobook will increase your chances of successfully navigating the journey from buddy to boss.

Marriage can be perilous for any couple, but for those facing infidelity and other dark secrets, it can be soul-crushing. Yet no matter how broken a relationship may seem, hope and healing remain within reach. Tim and Kathy Bush are proof. Theirs was a union built not on solid ground but on the shifting sands of childhood trauma, promiscuity, addiction, and a hunger that neither of them could satisfy. Through many tumultuous years, they stumbled to the brink of both relational and personal destruction again and again, nearly giving up on each other—and on life itself.

Consult God first is a spiritual guide designed for all individuals who desire a stable, healthy, and long-lasting relationship or marriage that will prosper when consulting God first.

How parents, teachers, and even professionals are being deceived by the "ADHD Establishment" regarding ADHD and other childhood behavior disorders and the drugs used to treat them. The issue of diagnosing children with behavioral diseases that do not conform to a scientific definition of disease...

"An absorbing, contemporary, and resourceful guide to childbirth and motherhood. This audiobook is a must-have guide for new mothers." - Readers Favorite Featuring interviews with hundreds of moms and candid stories from author Claudine Wolk’s own experiences as a mother, It Gets Easier!...

Whether it is a speech, a presentation, a webinar, or even a casual conversation, we have just a few seconds to prove our value. How can we capture our audience's instant attention and support? By mastering our first 20 seconds.

Have you ever wanted to walk into a room - any room - and own it? Wouldn’t you love to say goodbye to awkward conversations and become a skilled conversationalist - almost instantly? If so, then you’ve come to the right place. Beyond the First Impression is a life changing modern-day twist on Dale Carnegie’s timeless classic - learn quickly how to have more friends, show more charisma, and better manage every relationship - all in the comfort of your home. You see, forging great relationships doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, it’s easier than you think.