Toddler Development

Dave Barry exposes natural childbirth for what it is: a pop phenomenon of the 1960's that, along with paisley bell-bottoms and creative sideburns, deserves a rest. His new book gives parents-to-be the hard facts they need. He examines the new federal law requiring prospective fathers to free themselves from their self-made macho prison - to laugh, cry, love and just generally behave like certified wimps.

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.

Restore balance and rest. Nurture a gleeful baby, create sibling harmony and self-reliance, eat quick but healthy, and get the rest you need. Crib Sheets New Parent Sleep Solutions provides many simple and specific things you can do to get that long, deep sleep with baby you need, including clever and fun ways to make big brother and sister self-reliant, strategic placement of baby items, how to best use your baby's contentment window, quick and healthy meal prep, preventing sibling interruption of parent and baby naps, simplifying household tasks, clever family travel hacks and more.

Parenting is hard. Your newborn is up all night and sleeps all day, it keeps vomiting all over its adorable onesie, and it only wants to eat while Game of Thrones is on. What do you do when you have a new problem to solve every day? Baby Hacks Handbook has simple, innovative solutions for all your basic baby dilemmas. If it’s pregnancy, adoption, or infant jitters you have, this audiobook will help you out. With helpful statistics and the latest research on all things "baby," it's the comprehensive guide to becoming the best parent ever.

Raising kids is hard and confusing, especially with the amount of pressure put on parents these days. Parents are expected to stay on top of their kids’ cognitive and emotional development, all while working from 9 to 5 each day. Add the numerous stresses of having to deal with real-world demands outside the home and you have a recipe for burnout.

Positive Parenting for the Explosive Child provides tested and proven strategies based on scientific research and the experiences of a licensed foster mom in a quick and enjoyable listen. It has all you need to turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth by understanding your child's emotions and having powerful and practical tools for effective discipline or empathy when necessary. If you're ready to reach your child, redirect emotions, turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth, and calmly connect with them through love, try Positive Parenting for the Explosive Child!

Confident Parents, Confident Kids lays out an approach for helping parents - and the kids they love - hone their emotional intelligence so they can make wise choices, connect, and communicate well with others (even when patience wears thin), and become socially competent, confident human beings.

This audiobook is a thoroughly researched, fact-checked, and concise resource for you, whether you're a first-time parent looking to learn the ropes or a veteran parent trying to revise their old ways. With this guide, you’ll no longer have to dread potty-training your child.

Unlock Limitless Potential the Simple Way: Watch Your Child Blossom with Independence and Creativity Through the Timeless Wisdom of Montessori. Montessori isn't just a trend; it's a time-tested method with a proven track record of more than a century.

This book teaches you how to raise your gifted child from infancy. It is designed to meet you where you are, regardless of whether your child is a toddler, middle schooler, high schooler, college student, or adult. This book has a wealth of information. You will learn how to navigate the different stages of your child as they advance from infancy to adulthood. This book also contains tips and real-life scenarios that give you wisdom for handling other challenges with your child, including hyperlexia.

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.

Welcome to fatherhood – an awe-inspiring, life-altering, but admittedly overwhelming journey. Whether you're just starting this beautiful trek or preparing for the arrival of your little one, "Baby Hacks for New Dads" has you covered. This comprehensive guidebook simplifies parenting, making it not just manageable, but also a delightful adventure.

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!

Maybe it's a bit unexpected, or maybe you’ve been trying for a while now, but all of a sudden it’s true - you’re going to be a father! No matter how you are currently feeling, one thing is for sure — your life is about to change forever. NEW DAD HACKS will help you, But this doesn't have to be overwhelming or derailing. You don't have to struggle through these next months and wind up learning all the lessons the hard way.

Bindungsbeziehungen gelingen dann am besten, wenn wir verstehen, wie unser Kind tickt – und offen dafür sind, es auf seinem Weg zu begleiten. Die Bedürfnisse des Babys richtig einzuschätzen, aber auch uns Eltern in den Blick zu nehmen: All das hilft uns nicht nur im ersten Babyjahr, sondern wird uns noch weit darüber hinaus durch unser Miteinander als Familie tragen. In ihrem neuen Buch vermittelt Pädagogin und SPIEGEL-Bestsellerautorin Susanne Mierau, wie Eltern sichere Bindungen zu ihrem Kind aufbauen und achtsam mit dem eigenen Erleben sowie Stresserfahrungen umgehen.

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.

Let me help you take the frustration out of understanding and working with the terrible twos. I give you the practical know-how within this guide. Understanding and working with your toddler behavior problems does not have to be an overwhelming task full of frustration. Gaining the knowledge needed to identifying with your toddler is a must and once you have discovered this knowledge you will have the confidence and be well on your way to seeing the changes within your toddler that you want!.

Apprehensive and concerned when it comes to potty training? Worried you are underprepared? Well, worry no more, as Grace provides an upbeat, practical, easy-to-follow guide to make life as easy as possible for you. By approaching potty training with well-informed detailed, secret tips, tricks, and a unique psychological perspective, you are guaranteed to be the most confident parent you can be with Potty Training for Toddlers in 7 Days. It is finally time to say good-bye to diapers.

No-nonsense, sanity-saving insights from the Washington Post on Parenting columnist--for anyone who's drowning in parental pressure and advice that doesn't work. Ever feel overwhelmed by the stress and perfectionism of our overparenting culture--and at the same time, still look for solutions to...

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.