Parenting Baby

Feeling overwhelmed by the dad transition is more common than you think. Many new dads feel unprepared and wonder whether they can be the father their child needs. From confusing pregnancy terminology to worrying about finances and supporting your partner, I can tell you that you’re NOT ALONE. If this life-changing milestone is keeping you up at night and you want to thrive as a supportive partner, we’re here to help! With proper guidance and a fellow dad’s experience, you’ll become an expert on all things “bump to baby.”

Tired of struggling with your little one at breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Enter responsive feeding! Recommended by the US Department of Health and Human Services and the Academy of American Pediatrics, this revolutionary approach takes the worry out of mealtimes. Feeding therapist and speech-language pathologist Melanie Potock gives parents the tools - and the confidence - to read baby’s communication cues and follow baby’s lead.

Please Don't Bite the Baby (and Please Don't Chase the Dogs) chronicles certified professional dog trainer Lisa Edwards' endearing and entertaining journey to ensure that her household survives and thrives when she introduces her son to her motley pack of animals. As Lisa knows all too well, the dog/child relationship is simultaneously treasured, misunderstood, and sometimes feared.

Written by a mother and health researcher who suffered through her own baby's colic, The Essential Crying Baby Book will provide key tips and tricks, provide emotional support through your baby's crying, and share valuable information on the causes and treatments for excessive fussiness and crying. You will no longer feel alone in your struggle and will gain the perspective and strength necessary to cope with your fussy baby and thrive in parenthood!

Feel tired of being woken up in the middle of the night by your baby's crying? Tired of having to change your toddler's diaper for the thousandth time? Sick of having to put up with embarrassing public displays by your toddler whenever you go out? If yes, then keep reading. There are few major milestones in the life of a child that is more challenging than the toddler phase. Throwing food on the floor, irregular sleep patterns, horrible toilet manners, and cranky behaviors are some of the few trials of raising a toddler. It's enough to drive a hapless parent insane.

Discover simple ways to picking the perfect name as well as thousands of baby names. Selecting a name for your baby can be overwhelming. So much to consider and the clock is ticking. Perhaps your friends and family will start offering you suggestions - whether or not you asked for it.

Is your partner really on the same page about this baby? When you are struggling to get pregnant and your partner is dragging their feet to do their part or bitterly complains about the process, this question haunts you. You worry they might change their mind about having a baby. You wonder if the stress in your relationship is the reason you aren’t getting pregnant. You even fear you might end up alone! What if you could learn the secret to trading those fears for the unshakable confidence that your relationship is 100 percent ready for this baby - with zero regret?

Based on the human rest and activity cycle that occurs every hour and a half, here’s a kinder, gentler, and better way to put your baby to sleep. The result: truly restful daytime naps (which also give an infant a head start on cognitive development and emotional intelligence) and consistent nighttime sleep—as beneficial for parents as it is for the baby. In her reassuring voice, Dr. Moore explains how and why the method works for babies aged two weeks to one year, and includes lessons in sleep independence plus solutions to common problems.

In The New Rules of Pregnancy, two leading OB-GYNs guide you, the modern pregnant woman, through all aspects of pregnant life in an easy-to-digest, compassionate, and motivating way. Instead of a detailed week-by-week look at your baby’s development, it’s all about you and how to help your pregnancy go as smoothly as possible.

Keeping a simple topic-by-topic description of every question a would-be parent would have, this guide allows you to take the first potentially overwhelming step to deciding whether you want to have a baby, holds your hand in a fast and flip-through friendly version of every tip out there about preparing for one, offering realistic advice, practical tips, and information that is accessible to equip you to be the parent of your dreams. At last! A new parent’s guide to handling a new born that does not ignore all the questions you have but are afraid to ask.

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.

No one can prepare you for the sleep deprivation of having a newborn. The truth is, there is no magic wand - but there is straight-forward, actionable advice that will set your baby on a path towards a settled night's sleep. Baby sleep guru Rosey Davidson has been helping new parents with sleep for over a decade. She knows first-hand that every baby is different and that no parent needs to suffer with sleep struggles long term. In this empowering and non judgemental book, Rosey sets out clear, practical solutions to help you make the right sleep decisions for your family.

Babies are amazing! From the moment they open their eyes, they are learning and developing at an astonishing rate. Parents naturally want to engage with infants as they learn and grow, but what if we could optimize the way we play with babies? Backed by the latest research and years of observation, Playing with Baby distills the experts’ findings for new parents, giving them a guide to the first year of a baby’s life and the growth of his or her individual mind.

Many parents are not aware that sleeping, and especially sleeping through the night, is not an innate but a learned behavior. That is why it is essential to teach your infant how to sleep on his/her own at nap time and during the night. The result? You are not only better able to be the great parent you wish to be, but you will have time and energy to heal your mind and body from the stresses of pregnancy and childbirth.

Being a mum is an incredible journey, a remarkable experience that changes how we look, how we feel, who we are. As mothers we are strong, protective and proud. We feel a love like no other. But being a parent can be hard, too. It challenges us physically, mentally, emotionally. There are the days where just managing to fit a shower in amidst the endless feeding, entertaining young children and surviving on a lack of sleep feels like an achievement.

For babies, like for all living things, being fed is best. But the current stringent focus on exclusive breastfeeding is putting some babies at risk by depriving parents of a full understanding of how to tell when breastfeeding alone doesn't provide enough—and what to do about it. Fed Is Best provides a clear-eyed look at the current messaging and latest scientific research around breastfeeding and formula feeding, to help parents make informed choices about how to best feed their baby based on their individual circumstances.

Losing a child is among the most tragic experiences one can face. The crushing grief puts immense strain on the marriage, family relationships, and friendships that few can understand. That’s why this book was written. In it, Candy McVicar, a grieving mom who leads a ministry for grieving parents, and Dr. Gary Chapman, relationship expert and author of The 5 Love Languages®, team up to help couples who are facing the unimaginable.

Learn how to create an Oh So Quiet home and have good night's sleep, without tears. Many babies aren’t the best natural sleepers. In fact, some are quite the opposite, deciding to turn your day and night upside down. The reality is that you can teach them, with consistency and the right know-how, how to develop long-term, healthy sleep patterns and become a happy baby. Not only will they learn to enjoy their bedtime, you will rediscover what might seem like a miracle for some: feeling well-rested!