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Emotional intelligence is a fundamental part of your child’s development, and it’s never too early to plant those seeds of empathy, kindness, and security. Start with this handy guide filled with tried and tested parenting tips to develop your child’s emotional superpowers and unleash their full potential.

Dad Rookie is the Game-Changing Pregnancy Guide for First-Time Dads—packed with pregnancy survival tips, newborn care advice, baby bonding techniques, emotional self-care strategies, and expert fatherhood preparation for expecting dads. Do you feel insecure and inexperienced about newborn care? Maybe nervous about handling a baby and worry about doing something wrong? If you’re a first-time dad staring at a positive pregnancy test and feeling both excited and overwhelmed by what lies ahead, you’re not alone!

Introducing solids to your baby is a monumental milestone, but it can also be intimidating and filled with uncertainty. As a parent, you may find yourself questioning: What is the right time to start? What foods should I introduce first? How do I ensure my baby's safety and nutrition? 'Healthy Beginnings' is your comprehensive guide to confidently navigating the world of baby solids. This book is designed with practical advice, expert insights, and evidence-based guidelines to help you make informed decisions.

Nourishing a newborn properly is vital for healthy growth and development. While many mothers intend to breastfeed, research shows the majority of US parents will use formula before their baby’s first birthday. Yet, most of these parents don’t receive any meaningful support or education to explore alternative options. Instead, they are told “breast milk is best” and are inundated with anti-formula rhetoric which can foster negative feelings and outcomes when breastfeeding isn’t an option.

Becoming a Father Is Life-Changing. This Book Makes Sure You’re Ready. You’re not just raising a child—you’re shaping the future. Whether you're a first-time dad, navigating co-parenting, or finding your way as a solo parent, Just a Father: From Crib to Confidence is the honest, no-fluff guide to fatherhood every man deserves. This book isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. It’s about showing up when it’s hard, leading with love, learning as you go, and becoming the steady foundation your child needs.

Crescere dei bambini non è affatto facile, e a volte perdere la pazienza sembra inevitabile. Ma, quando la situazione lo richiede, come fare a imporre divieti e limitazioni, e a sedare epici capricci, senza urlare e minacciare punizioni o senza diventare troppo permissivi? L'autrice ha trovato la risposta nel metodo dell'educazione gentile, che insegna ai genitori a crescere i bambini con l'amore e la serenità che serve a entrambi.

Navigating the world of fatherhood for the first time can be exhilarating and overwhelming. Rookie Dad Diaries illuminates the path for those standing at the threshold, offering insight, compassion, and practical wisdom. This book isn’t just a collection of tips and advice, but rather a compass helping new fathers to navigate through the myriad emotions, responsibilities, and transformative moments encountered while embracing their new role.

Carolin Kebekus nimmt sich selbst, die Gesellschaft und alle Mütter und Väter aufs Korn, denn beim Kinderkriegen und Kinderhaben haben offenbar alle ungefragt ein Wörtchen mitzureden. Warum Schwangerschaft und Geburt immer noch mit vielen Tabus und falschen Annahmen behaftet sind, was einem als Schwangere und Mutter so alles passieren und entgegengeschleudert werden kann, was man so hört und liest und ungefragt gesagt bekommt, weil es tatsächlich alle besser wissen – das beschreibt dieses Hörbuch mit einer gehörigen Portion Selbstironie und dennoch unbeirrbarem Blick.

In "Raising Gifted Children with Love and Awareness", Cynthia Webson opens with a heartfelt invitation to see giftedness not as a label but as a unique lens through which a child experiences the world. The introduction lays the emotional foundation of the book, acknowledging the awe—and sometimes anxiety—that parents feel when they realize their child is wired differently. Rather than rushing to identify milestones or match them to expectations, Webson encourages parents to slow down, tune in, and understand the deeper emotional and intellectual needs of their gifted child.

You're What? is the no-BS, real-talk survival guide for anyone who's about to face pregnancy head-on—whether planned, unexpected, or somewhere in between. This isn’t your typical baby book. It’s not full of medical jargon. It won’t tell you what you should do. And it definitely won’t sugarcoat the chaos. Written with empathy, humor, and zero judgment, You're What? is the book every panicked parent-to-be wishes they had. Whether you're 17 or 37, this guide is here to help you breathe, plan, and realize: You’ve got this.

Welcome to the unapologetic era of your life. No more shrinking. No more smiling through the BS. No more bras unless absolutely necessary. Officially Unbothered is your hilarious, liberating guide to giving fewer damns and taking back your power—one boundary, one eye roll, and one hot flash at a time.

Urlaub mit Kindern - oder: die anstrengendste Zeit des Jahres! Wochenlang fiebert man auf die Ferien hin, und dann: Entspannung und Erholung? Ha ha. Zeit für dich? Ha ha ha! Sich mal wieder als Paar begegnen? Lassen wir das. Urlaub mit Kleinkindern ist genau so irre wie Alltag mit Kleinkindern, nur halt woanders.

Feeling overwhelmed by fatherhood while your partner is expecting? You’re not alone. Many first-time dads worry about doing the right thing, balancing work and home life, and being truly supportive during pregnancy. This practical guide cuts through the noise and gives you exactly what you need to show up, stay involved, and support your partner with confidence.

A revised and expanded edition of the bestselling guide to late-talking children for parents, clinicians, and educators, from a leading authority on development and disabilities.

Baby Sleep Accelerator™ is your essential manual for tackling one of the biggest challenges babies (and parents) face—poor sleep. Designed for moms who want to be fully prepared before baby arrives and for those already in the trenches of sleepless nights, this guide walks you step-by-step from newborn days through toddlerhood with a clear, gentle, and effective sleep strategy.

Praktischer Ratgeber zur liebevollen Elternschaft, mit vielen Erfahrungstipps, Schlaftipps Ernährungshinweisen, Allergievorbeugung Fotos und Anleitungen, z.B. wie man Babys richtig stillt oder in einem einfachen Tragetuch auf vielfältige Weise bei allen erdenklichen Tätigkeiten trägt. Für das Kindesalter vom Säugling bis zum Schulkind.

I have found that the best birth plan is to let life happen. Listen and learn as much information as possible, and be ready for anything that might come up. I hope to give you, the parents, and your family a little insight into the workings of the NICU and your role in your baby's early life. Learn how to give your breast milk, touch, and ralk to your baby—how, why, and when.

Your baby has a strong desire to communicate, but it isn’t always easy to work out just what they are trying to tell you. In this fascinating, research-led book, parenting author Tanith Carey and Clinical Psychologist Dr Angharad Rudkin explains just what your new baby might be thinking, in 75 typical scenarios, from newborn to two years old.

Pregnancy, childbirth, and your baby’s first months are some of the most cherished parts of parenthood―but they can also be nerve-racking, especially for new parents. Carole Kramer Arsenault has spent the last two decades helping parents, both as a longtime pediatric nurse and as the founder of the most highly regarded baby-care service in New England. From the first trimester to the “fourth” (baby’s crucial first three months), Arsenault and her team of nurses and doulas have seen it all.

Evan and Mary Ward had their hands full with four small children, trying to make ends meet, when the call from Social Services came. Unfortunate circumstances led them to take custody of a niece and two nephews, making theirs a family of nine. Evan sees an opportunity to improve their financial situation, and through a series of astute moves, perseverance, and friendly demeanor, the family prospers.