Parenting Baby

Greer Kirshenbaum, PhD. is a neuroscientist, doula, and parent. Her work began with the goal of developing new treatments for poor mental health; she dreamed of creating a new medication to address conditions like anxiety, depression, addiction, and chronic stress. Over time, she realized that science had already uncovered a powerful medicine for alleviating mental health struggles, but the answer wasn’t a pill. It was a preventative approach: when babies' receive nurturing care in the first three years of life, it builds strong, resilient brains.

We are expecting! The 20th anniversary edition of this thoroughly updated and revised parenting classic remains the most informative and reassuring book for expectant fathers everywhere. In addition to sharing the wisdom of the ages, Armin A. Brott, Mr. Dad, presents new insights into the emotional, financial, and physical - yes, physical - effects of impending parenthood on men.

There are three simple questions to determine whether you should listen to this book. Do you spend HOURS trying to get your baby to sleep? Do you dread the nap and evening routine, knowing what is to come? Would you like your baby to fall asleep quickly, on their own, and to sleep all night long...even if you honestly believe you've tried everything...and in as little as three days. If you answered YES to any of those questions then you need to listen to this book.

Spirited infants are the outliers—the exceptions to the “rules,” the extraordinary ones. They arrive in this world genetically wired to be alert and intense. Spirited babies put parents to the test and raising them takes special skills and patient perseverance. In this groundbreaking new book, beloved parenting expert Mary Sheedy Kurcinka, Ed.D., offers her findings in the fields of neuroscience, sleep, temperament, self-regulation, attachment, and parent-child interactions, and shares what she has learned from hands-on experiences with families.

Learn from Dr. Sarah Mitchell, an experienced sleep coach and member of the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, how to put your baby to sleep with ease. If you are tired of the sleepless nights, the endless cycles of soothing, and the exhaustion that's taking a toll on your family, then this book is your ultimate lifeline.

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.

There is no bigger issue for healthy infants than sleeping through the night. In this simple, straightforward book, Suzy Giordano presents her amazingly effective "Limited-Crying Solution" that will get any baby to sleep for twelve hours at night-and three hours in the day-by the age of twelve weeks old. Giordano is the mother of five children and one of the most sought-after baby sleep specialists in the country. Her sleep plan has been tested - and it has never failed.

As parents, it can be challenging to relate to your child and embrace calm, especially in times of conflict. Rethinking Discipline helps you rethink your child’s behaviors so you can focus on teaching valuable life skills while staying connected—even in the most difficult moments.

Geräusche aus dem Schilf am See. Entspannung ist die Voraussetzung für Aktivität - wir sammeln die Energie, die wir für unser Leben, für unsere Aktivität benötigen. Schließe deine Augen und mach es dir bequem, du spürst eventuell schon, wie gut es sich anfühlt den beruhigenden Klängen aus dem Schilf am See zu lauschen. Die Vögel, die ihre Nester im Schilf gebaut haben, der Uhu, der ganz leise zu hören ist im Einklang mit der Ruhe des Sees, ab und zu hört man die Fische im Wasser. Die perfekten Umgebungsgeräusche, um die Seele baumeln zu lassen, zur Ruhe zu kommen.

Geräusch einer Nachtzugfahrt. Die Nachtzugfahrt ist ein absolutes Highlight der Entspannungsgeräusche - die sanften Geräusche im Nachtzug nach Paris, Lissabon oder Zagreb bringen Zuhörer:innen jeden Alters sanft zum Einschlafen. Dazu das kommt das entspannende Gefühl des großen Abenteuers auf der Reise mit dem Zug. Liebe und Geduld, ein stabiler Rhythmus und Einschlafrituale, sowie eine richtige Schlafumgebung helfen dem Nachwuchs beim Einschlafen. Schon seit Generationen unterstützt dabei das Abspielen von konstanten Alltagsgeräuschen die Kleinen - und damit auch ihre Eltern.

Geräusch von einem Wasserhahn. Das Geräusch von einem Wasserhahn ist ein verlässlicher Begleiter bei den Entspannungsgeräuschen. Durch das sanfte plätschern des Wassers aus dem Wasserhahn lässt es sich ganz hervorragend entspannen und einschlafen. Liebe und Geduld, ein stabiler Rhythmus und Einschlafrituale, sowie eine richtige Schlafumgebung helfen dem Nachwuchs beim Einschlafen. Schon seit Generationen unterstützt dabei das Abspielen von konstanten Alltagsgeräuschen die Kleinen - und damit auch ihre Eltern.

Geräusch einer Spülmaschine. Die Spülmaschine gehört in der Reihe der Entspannungsgeräusche dazu wie die Abzugshaube oder der Ventilator und ist ein echter Klassiker. Durch die sanften, mechanischen Kräfte der Spülmaschine werden kleine sowie große Hörer:innen in den Schlaf sicheren Schlaf gewogen. Liebe und Geduld, ein stabiler Rhythmus und Einschlafrituale, sowie eine richtige Schlafumgebung helfen dem Nachwuchs beim Einschlafen. Schon seit Generationen unterstützt dabei das Abspielen von konstanten Alltagsgeräuschen die Kleinen - und damit auch ihre Eltern.

Geräusch einer Dusche. Nutzte man früher noch regelmäßig die Badewanne hat die Dusche der Badewanne in den letzten Jahrzehnten in einem beispiellosen Siegeszug den Rang abgelaufen. Der geringere Energie- und Wasserbedarf hat klare Vorteile und auch das entspannende Geräusch der Dusche ist nicht mehr wegzudenken. Wenn das Wasser sanft aus der klassischen Handbrause oder den Kopf- und Seitenbrausen bzw. großflächigen Deckenbrausen auf uns herabregnet lässt, rückt der Alltagsstress schnell in den Hintergrund.

"I'm going to love my baby and give her lots of attention," Jade said. "I'll show my mum she's wrong." Jade, 17, is pregnant, homeless, and alone when she's brought to live with Cathy. Jade is desperate to keep her baby, but, little more than a child herself, she struggles with the responsibilities her daughter brings. Cathy is worried as soon as Jade arrives: she's never looked after a pregnant teenager before, but none of the mother-and-baby carers is free.

Being a great first-time dad doesn’t mean being perfect. It means having the tools you need to be a supportive partner during and after pregnancy - which is exactly what We’re Pregnant! The First-Time Dad’s Pregnancy Handbook is all about. From heartburn and headaches to birth and breastfeeding, We’re Pregnant! features practical, action-oriented pregnancy advice from the author of the Dad or Alive blog, Adrian Kulp, a (once clueless) dad who’s been there and done that - three times, in fact!

For years dog trainer Michael Wombacher has worked with expecting dog owners to prevent problems between dogs and children. He has also unfortunately witnessed too many families forced to surrender their beloved family companions because they failed to prepare the dog for the arrival of a new family member. In Good Dog, Happy Baby, Wombacher lays out a 12-step process that will give families the skills they need to navigate this new era of their lives.

Do today's children lack the flexibility and mental strength they need to cope with life's challenges in an increasingly complicated and scary world? With safe spaces and trigger warnings designed to "protect" kids, many adults worry that children don't have the resilience to reach their greatest potential. Amy Morin, the author who identified the characteristics that mentally strong people share, now gives adults - parents, teachers, and other mentors - the tools they need to become mental strength trainers.

Susan Tan is in her 70s, hasn’t dated in more than 40 years, and is about to go back on the market. Lucky for her, she has a very committed dating coach in her corner: her daughter Megan. In Now or Never, host Megan Tan tracks her mother’s journey to find a relationship for her twilight years. But a lot has changed since the last time Susan dated.

Superheroes don’t have babies; real and imperfect non-superhumans do. When we come to terms with this, the result is a happier and less traumatizing start to motherhood. Becky Vieira, the mom behind the popular Instagram account @WittyOtter, provides actionable advice for new parents on what to expect after pregnancy and how to successfully navigate the frustrations and challenges that come with having a baby.

In his New York Times best seller Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina told us how our brains really work—and why we ought to redesign our workplaces and schools. Now, in Brain Rules for Baby, he shares what the latest science says about how to raise smart and happy children from zero to five.