Infant Development

Viel zu viele Kinder sind in ihrem Betreuungsalltag psychischer Gewalt durch Erwachsene ausgesetzt weiß die Pädagogin und Psychologin Dr. Anke Elisabeth Ballmann. Kinder erleben aggressives und respektloses Verhalten von Personen, denen sie vertrauen können sollten wie schmerzhafte, unsichtbare Schläge. Die Autorin weist anhand zahlreicher Beispiele aus ihrer langjährigen beruflichen Praxis auf Missstände in Kitas hin. Sie erläutert die späteren Konsequenzen und fordert zum Umdenken auf.

Motherhood is full of little highs: the smell of a newborn baby's head, the feeling of a small hand holding yours, the infectious sound of laughter, first words, first steps, the first day at school, endless tiny but significant hints of the person your child is to become. But motherhood is not without its lows either: tears and tantrums (your child's and your own), fears, self-doubt, sleepless nights, and that's not to mention the mum fails.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Exhausted from inevitable tantrums, picky eating, toilet-training mishaps, sleep problems, and random acts of defiance that come with raising a toddler? Parenting is the hardest job you’ll ever have and these earliest days are some of the most difficult. Long before your child reaches their teenage years, they will begin to take those first steps towards independence. As they grow, they begin testing boundaries in new and often frustrating ways.

Hedvig Montgomery begleitet uns in diesem Hörbuch bei den ersten Schritten unseres Babys und führt uns durch die verschiedenen Entwicklungsphasen: Wie erschaffen wir einen geschützten Raum für uns und unser Kind? Was ist wirklich unsere wichtigste Aufgabe als Eltern während der ersten zwei Jahre? Die erfolgreiche Familientherapeutin gibt uns die Werkzeuge und das Wissen an die Hand, die wir benötigen, um uns sicher und kompetent in diesen innigen und turbulenten ersten 24 Lebensmonaten unseres Kindes zu fühlen.

Wie können Eltern in allen Situationen und Phasen der Erziehung ihrer Kinder souverän und entspannt handeln? Das vermittelt die norwegische Familientherapeutin Hedvig Montgomery im ersten Band ihrer Hörbuchreihe 'Die Hedvig-Formel' klar, einfach und klug. Wie kann das Familienleben für alle glücklich und bereichernd gestaltet werden? Was ist unsere wichtigste Aufgabe in den ersten Lebensjahren unserer Kinder? Und wie stärken wir ihr Gefühl von Sicherheit und Vertrauen, das sie ein Leben lang tragen wird?

500 Things to Know About Parenting includes 10 audiobooks from 50 Things to Know audiobooks. Four mothers have come together to bring you many resources from their own experiences that may be helpful in your journey of parenthood.

They say that raising a child is difficult. If you ask us, you have to be more specific. First, raising a baby and a child are two completely different things. From the moment your baby is born to when they reach an age they can follow what you are saying, the journey is not that difficult. The road that comes after that is treacherous filled with temper tantrums and unreasonable requests. Not to mention the imaginary friends and the blanket or stuffed toy they are not ready to let go of.

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!

Have you recently got a child? Are you still adapting to the parenthood? Do you want to give your child the best care in the world? With this audiobook, learn how to raise a responsible, mature, and emotionally intelligent child. Every child has certain needs, and parents are there to fulfill them. The most basic things that children need are love and care.

Toddlers are messy. Toddlers are moody. Toddlers have opinions and demands and emotions that flip from happy to hysterical in an instant. Essentially...toddlers are cats. And parenting them? Well, parenting toddlers is nonstop cat herding. Herding Cats is an up-close, real-life look at the world of a toddler parent. A world of tantrums and potty training. A world of never-ending snot. A world of hilariously inappropriate comments, limitless growth, and perfectly timed "I love you"s.

In meiner Familie hat Rassismus keinen Platz - darin sind sich fast alle Eltern einig. Doch vielen fällt es schwer, Vorurteile in der Erziehung anzugehen. Offen, persönlich und durchaus verständnisvoll für Rassismusfallen im Alltag zeigen Olaolu Fajembola und Tebogo Nimindé-Dundadengar, was zählt, um Rassismen im Kopf von Kindern gar nicht erst entstehen zu lassen. Zugleich stärken sie Eltern von Kindern of Color, die unter Diskriminierung leiden.

Master the art of toddler discipline, full-time homemaker, and devoted mother, C. K. Bayes presents the key to raising kids with love and wisdom in The Ultimate Toddler Discipline Guidebook—every parent’s complete, friendly, and constructive approach to handling and correcting challenging toddler behavior.

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.

This guide, written with compassion and understanding, is designed for parents who are seeking a more balanced and harmonious family life. It offers practical strategies and insightful advice to help you transform your parenting approach, fostering a sense of calm while deepening the bonds within your family. It will take you from reactive to proactive, from stressed to composed, and from disconnected to intricately connected with your children.

Eating for Two draws on the latest research and supplies evidence-based information on prenatal nutrition as well as ways a mother can minimize her exposure to harmful toxic substances in our food and water that could harm the baby.

Are you exhausted from hearing your baby crying for what seems like forever? Were you taken off guard by your baby’s illness or teething, not knowing how to help them and make them feel better? You need Nonna’s parenting strategies. This is not another theoretical lecture. It is a practical guide for parents to help them work out what is going on with their baby and ease their anxieties. Your baby’s first year doesn’t have to be difficult. With this guide, you’ll be able to tackle the concerns you have as a new parent, and enjoy more of those happy moments with your baby.

Long before they can talk, babies communicate their experience of the world through laughter and tears. Until now, however, psychologists and parenting experts have largely focused on moments of stress and confusion. Dr. Caspar Addyman is a developmental psychologist who decided to change that. For six years Caspar has run the Baby Laughter project, collecting data, videos, and stories from parents all over the world. He learned that laughter and smiles are of central importance at the start of life, defining our cognitive and emotional development.

A funny look at childhood's lost, magical moments, viewed through the heart of a father. Crawling, walking, play dates, hopscotch, hibiscuses, potty training, princess dresses, gymnastics classes - and Baby Dolphins - the whole wide world of her questions and his answers.

While preparing to give birth to her first daughter, actress Jenna von Oy, well-known for her roles as Six on Blossom and Stevie on The Parkers, discovered that the market was filled with clinical guides to pregnancy and beyond. Though they had their merits, she craved a best friends' guide...one that didn't sugarcoat reality but still offered relatable and heartfelt reassurance.

Navigating airports and flying can be a daunting task for any parent. How do you keep your toddler entertained on a long flight? What are the essentials to pack for your infant? "The Ultimate Guide to Flying with Kids" is your go-to guide for stress-free air travel with your little ones. This comprehensive audiobook is packed with practical advice, from pre-flight preparations to in-flight strategies, ensuring your family's trip is as smooth as possible.