Toddler Development

Nearly all babies in the UK receive formula milk at some point during their first year of life. Yet finding independent and factual information about formula feeding can be surprisingly difficult, as much of the material available to parents, carers, and health professionals is generated by the formula industry for marketing purposes. How can parents make properly informed decisions about which brand to choose, how much to feed and when, and how to prepare products safely? Infant feeding specialist Shel Banks tackles all these questions and many more.

The first 12 weeks of a baby's life can be a challenge for any new parent. Tresillian's experienced, expert advice will guide you through with practical tips and real-life stories, set out in an accessible format for tired brains. With dedicated information for fathers and other caregivers, and key sections on coping with lockdowns and parenting in an age of social media, this is an audiobook packed with reassurance, guidance and ideas.

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.

Is it even possible for toddlers to do as they’re told? Can parents guide their kids effectively without resorting to punishment and yelling? How can we avoid that overwhelming guilt we feel after being too tough with them? For those who are used to dealing with toddlers, it can seem like all our little ones want to do is misbehave and get into power tussles with us.

Without any doubts, toddlers can be either tricky or lovely. When my children were small, I felt that I was struggling to get them to do things (without using any punishment, of course!). Sometimes, the only alternative was to bribing, threatening, or putting them into time out. I always worked as a teacher in Montessori education. Montessori method, named for the Italian physician Maria Montessori, stresses the importance of the development of a healthy self-concept: “One becomes a well-balanced adult only if one has fully been a child.”

Die besten Erfahrungstipps von der Expertin für Baby- und Kleinkinderschlaf für maximale Entlastung und ausgeschlafene Eltern! Bekommt mein Kind genug Schlaf? Wie viele Stunden sind eigentlich normal? Und was ist mit mir, ich will endlich auch mal wieder schlafen! Katharina Meier-Batrakow ist Expertin für Baby- und Kleinkindschlaf und selbst Mama von zwei Kindern. In ihrer Praxis berät die Psychologin Eltern in allen Fragen rund um das Thema Schlaf und unterstützt Familien dabei, wieder in einen guten Tag-Nacht-Rhythmus zu finden und zur Ruhe zu kommen.

Wie Kinder sich entwickeln – die (R)Evolution im Kinderzimmer. Kinder verstehen liegt nun in komplett überarbeiteter, ergänzter und aktualisierter Fassung vor. Der bewährte Kern ist geblieben: Den typischen Familienproblemen - Warum schläft das Kind nicht ein? Warum schreit es so oft? Warum isst es so schlecht? - liegen keine Erziehungsfehler zugrunde. Der Blickwinkel der Evolution zeigt vielmehr: Kinder haben gute Gründe für ihr Verhalten. Vieles, was uns "schwierig" erscheint, hat ihnen in der Vergangenheit geholfen, sich im Leben zu behaupten.

Have you ever looked into the eyes of a child and sensed a depth of emotion that words could never express? "The Silent Scream: What Kids 0-6 Do Not Tell You" invites you on a transformative journey into the hearts and minds of the youngest and most vulnerable in the foster care system. Authored by seasoned foster parent and advocate Juan Rodriguez Aceves, this book unravels the mysteries behind the behaviors of children aged 0 to 6—behaviors that often mask their deepest fears, frustrations, and desires for connection.

This book will get you off to a good start and save you from sifting through a ton of other information. There is a lot to do when you are getting ready for a new baby and your schedule may not allow time for an in person weekend breastfeeding class. This is a quick listen that you can pick up when it's convenient and be ready to get nursing started as if you had gone to an all-day class on breastfeeding.

The Joyful Parent: 10 Positive Parenting Tips for a Happier Home is not just another parenting book—it’s a compassionate guide for caregivers who want to raise emotionally healthy, confident, and connected children in a world that often prioritises control over communication. Drawing on the principles of emotional intelligence, developmental psychology, and mindfulness, Rowanze Belrose delivers an uplifting and deeply practical roadmap for parenting with purpose and joy.

Vorresti dare a tuo figlio il miglior sostegno possibile per far fronte allo stress a scuola, all'asilo o nella vita di tutti i giorni e ritrovare la tranquillità? Aiuta il tuo bambino ad esplorare il suo mondo interiore e a comprendere meglio le sue emozioni!

Join the ranks of all dads who have been in your shoes, but managed to transform anxiety into confidence. This book will help you step into fatherhood better prepared and more self-assured. This guide is written in a friendly, conversational tone to save you time while delivering the insights and a few laughs along the way. Filled with real-life anecdotes and advice from seasoned dads, you'll find the book both relatable and useful.

Coming from one empathetic parent to another, the tips in this book are real, clever, honest, and designed to make life with a terrible two- or three-year-old a little bit more manageable. Hilarious, helpful, and handy, this book will be appreciated by any parent who has asked: "Why didn't anybody warn me that unconditional love would be so much work?"

Unlock the magic of Montessori education at home with Montessori Moments: Engaging Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers. This comprehensive guide is designed specifically for parents seeking practical, easy-to-implement activities that foster independence, focus, and holistic development in their little ones.

Children learn while they play (scree-free)! Ages baby to 8 yrs. Set up small easy learning areas and learn how to facilitate years of screen-free fun and discovery right at home! Children learn while they play! Transform your home into a screen-free home of learning by using these easy-to-follow instructions, lists of toys and equipment by age (0-8 yrs), and simple ways to promote play. What a child plays with and how matters during the different stages of his or her development.

This audiobook is nothing but the pure, beautiful sounds of Lullaby Music. Relax and close your eyes as you let the experience of Pure Lullaby Music wash over you and feel the stress melt away. Perfect for sleep, babies, and relaxation.

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.

Schlaf ist ein herausforderndes Thema, wenn es um Neugeborene und Babys geht. Vor allem Neueltern sind von Babys Schlafrhythmus oft überrascht. Viele Fragen tauchen auf: Was ist die Norm? Wie schaffen wir Regelmäßigkeit? Braucht es mehr Konsequenz? Hier hilft unser Ratgeber weiter. Darin findest du nicht nur die Grundlagen zum Babyschlaf, die Reflexion von Erwartungshaltungen und viele Anregungen, wie du deinen Schatz beruhigen kannst. Hilf ihm vor allem, in der Welt anzukommen. Und hilf dir, dich nicht unnötig unter Druck setzen zu lassen.

Em A Criança Montessori, Simone Davis, especialista em educação Montessori e proprietária da escola Jacaranda Tree Montessori School em Amsterdã, descreve como desenvolver a educação infantil de maneira gratificante, repleta de respeito e descobertas sobre o tempo de aprendizagem de cada um, além de enfocar as singularidades dos pequenos.

Parents, you're in luck! Poetic Parenting: A Creative Guide to Parenting from Baby's Point of View is a crash course in parenting. Within a delightful poetic framework, learn what your babies would tell you given the words.