Infant Development

50 Things to Know About Going to the Beach with Children, by Melissa B. Arabia-Dimaiwat, offers a simple yet effective approach to organizing a fun and successful trip to the beach with your children, no matter what age your kids are.

In this audiobook, I help you raise your child without the help of any expensive gadget. I discuss tips, tricks, and resolutions to problems faced by several super-moms. While I answer some of the fears and questions building up in your mind as you prepare for motherhood in this gadget-infested day and age, you'll also gain the confidence to bring up your child without spending a penny on any gadgets - not even the ones being advertised at that cute little baby store you last visited.

A Comprehensive Resource Guide for Parents and Educators, Featuring Expert Advice on Early Education, Potty Training, Behavior issues, Teaching in the Womb and much more.

Have you always wondered what an au pair is and what they do? Have you thought about being an au pair before? Are you nervous or anxious about moving away to become an au pair? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this book is for you. 50 Things to Know About Being an Au Pair by author Natalie Castle offers an approach to help you through the process of becoming an au pair, as well as offers helpful tips and advice on how to be the best au pair possible. Most books on being an au pair tell you all the amazing things you will experience, but never give you practical advice.

Newborns Are Awesome, narrated by author Sharyn Hayden, will take you through the milestones your new little bundle is likely to meet between the ages of 0-12 months. It's also a super reminder of how incredibly busy newborns are in that first year on Planet Earth! And that we get to watch all of their developments and what they are capable of in just a short twelve months? Well... that's pretty awesome.

Tracking deep into our evolutionary history, anthropological science has begun to unravel one particular feature that sets us apart from the many, many animals that came before us—our uniquely long childhoods. Growing Up Human looks at how we have diverged from our ancestral roots to stay ‘forever young’—or at least what seems like forever—and how the evolution of childhood is a critical part of the human story.

Wenn der Zweijährige trotzt oder die Fünfjährige wütend um sich schlägt, reagieren Eltern aus Hilflosigkeit oft mit Schimpfen und Strafen. Doch so lernen Kinder nicht, auf gesunde Weise mit ihren Gefühlen umzugehen. Die erfahrenen Pädagoginnen Raisa Cacciatore und Erja Korteniemi-Poikela zeigen in diesem praktischen und zeitgemäßen Erziehungsratgeber, wie es den Kleinen und auch den Großen gelingt, die eigenen Emotionen zu verstehen und zu regulieren. Die Lösung: Liebe und Sisu, das finnische Wort für Kraft und Beharrlichkeit.

Der Kinder- und Jugendpsychiater Michael Elpers schlägt Alarm: Immer mehr Kinder und Jugendliche leiden an Depressionen, Essstörungen, Angsterkrankungen oder Lernstörungen. Doch die sozialen Ursachen dafür werden sowohl von den Medien als auch vom Gesundheits- und Bildungssystem weitgehend ignoriert - die Verantwortung wird oftmals allein den Eltern zugewiesen. Dieses Buch eröffnet eine Debatte, die - nicht erst seit der Pandemie - längst überfällig ist.

If you're looking for an audiobook to give you sound advice about how to prepare your house for raising a child the environmentally friendly way, then you're in the right place! We are living in a day and age where ecologically responsible child rearing is more conceivable than ever. As parents, it is vital to see how environment influences our children and how raising our child influences the environment. In light of this, we must make a conscious effort to make a difference.

Children merit the best of everything that can be offered. The first year of life is the most important for a child, especially from a nutritional viewpoint. Since parents and guardians are in charge of their child's well-being, it is to a great degree essential for them to comprehend the special dietary necessities of babies.

It can seem like your baby needs so much gear and so many toys! But when it comes to their health and development, less is more. In Retro Baby, pediatric occupational therapist and child development specialist Anne H. Zachry, PhD, OTR/L, shows you how bouncers, swings, and other baby holders, as well as electronic toys and screen time, can hinder your baby's development and delay milestones. Retro Baby will help you cultivate a back-to-basics parenting approach.

El Método Montessori de educación infantil es un método de enseñanza con base científica que se alinea con cada etapa de desarrollo de la vida del niño. No importa si eres nuevo en esto o has estado usando Montessori por un tiempo, o incluso si no estás planeando enviar a tus hijos a una escuela Montessori. Con la ayuda de este libro, podrás hacer que tu hijo pequeño desarrolle la confianza, el conocimiento del lenguaje, la concentración, la inteligencia y la educación, a través de un programa rico y bien organizado ¡orientado al éxito de tu hijo!

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.

Das Kind ist da! - Und jetzt? Wie Sie mit den Veränderung nach der Geburt entspannt und gelassen umgehen. Für viele Frauen und ebenso Männer ist es der wichtigste Moment des Lebens: Das neue Familienmitglied ist endlich da! Monate hat man auf diesen Moment gewartet - und stellt dann oft fest: Es ist nicht einfach alles rosarotes Glück. Stattdessen werden die frischgebackenen Eltern mit einer Vielzahl von Herausforderungen konfrontiert, die sie nicht erwartet hatten oder aber das Erwartete fühlt sich doch ganz anders an. Was dagegen hilft? Vorbereitet sein!

In this eye-opening manifesto, pediatric sleep specialists Eliot S. Katz and Carolyn D'Ambrosio explore the history of the "cry it out" industry and the medicalization of perfectly normal infant sleep patterns. They explain how the demands of modern society encourage parents to value uninterrupted sleep over their baby's needs, and to ignore important nighttime opportunities for parent-child bonding.

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.

Breastfeeding is a crucial aspect of early motherhood that plays a significant role in the health and development of both the mother and the baby. Yet, many mothers face challenges or choose not to breastfeed due to various reasons, such as lack of support, time constraints, or misconceptions about formula feeding. Understanding the consequences of not breastfeeding and the benefits it offers can help new mothers make more informed decisions for their well-being and their child's future.

Designed for parents of toddlers aged 1-4, this book is packed with practical tips and easy-to-implement solutions for living sustainably with little ones. From simplifying snack time with zero-waste hacks to choosing eco-friendly toys and essentials, every chapter helps you create a greener, more mindful household without sacrificing your sanity. Learn how to turn everyday moments—from bath time to bedtime—into opportunities to nurture not just your child, but the planet too.

In a world filled with challenges, raising emotionally resilient children is more important than ever. The SleepTalk Method offers parents, educators, caregivers, along with a wide range of child-focused professionals, an insightful and practical approach to fostering resilience, confidence, and peace of mind in young people.

Alle mille domande che una neomamma si pone ogni giorno risponde in questo audiolibro Tracy Hogg. L'autrice insegna a interpretare il linguaggio dei neonati distinguendo i diversi tipi di pianto e leggendo i movimenti del corpo. Attraverso esempi concreti e storie vere, aiuta i neogenitori a indovinare i desideri del loro bimbo e a raggiungerlo nel suo mondo misterioso.