Summaries of books about Baby & Toddler Parenting:
The New Dad's Survival Guide
What to Expect in the First Year and Beyond
Rob Kemp
The book provides practical advice and insights for new fathers, covering topics from preparing for fatherhood to understanding the development and needs of a newborn. It includes tips on supporting the baby's mother, bonding with the child, and navigating the emotional and lifestyle changes that come with becoming a dad.
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The Attachment Parenting Book
A Commonsense Guide to Understanding and Nurturing Your Baby
William Sears|Martha Sears
The book advocates for a parenting approach that emphasizes strong emotional bonds and responsive, sensitive interactions between parents and their children. It covers topics such as breastfeeding, co-sleeping, baby-wearing, and gentle discipline, providing practical advice for nurturing a close, trusting relationship with infants and toddlers.
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Making the "Terrible" Twos Terrific!
John Rosemond
The book provides parents with strategies to navigate the challenging toddler years, focusing on establishing discipline, fostering good behavior, and understanding the developmental stages of two-year-olds. It emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, consistency in parenting, and the use of love and leadership to guide toddlers through this often tumultuous period.
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Toddler 411 6th edition
Your Toddler, age 1 to 4: Clear Answers & Smart Advice for Your Toddler
Ari Brown|Denise Fields
The book provides comprehensive guidance on toddler care, covering health, safety, nutrition, behavior, and education for children aged 1 to 4. It offers practical advice, addresses common concerns, and includes tips for developmental milestones to help parents navigate the toddler years effectively.
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What's Going on in There?
How the Brain and Mind Develop in the First Five Years of Life
Lise Eliot
The book delves into the neurological development of children from conception through the early years, explaining how various experiences and environmental factors influence the growth of the brain. It combines scientific research with practical guidance, offering insights into the processes that underpin cognitive, emotional, and sensory development.
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The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Gentle Ways to Stop Bedtime Battles and Improve Your Child’s Sleep: Foreword by Dr. Harvey Karp
Elizabeth Pantley
The book provides strategies for parents to help their toddlers and preschoolers overcome sleep issues without resorting to crying it out. It offers a variety of gentle techniques and practical tips to establish healthy sleep habits and solve common sleep problems such as night waking, bedtime resistance, and early rising.
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It's Never Too Late to Sleep Train
The Low-Stress Way to High-Quality Sleep for Babies, Kids, and Parents
Craig Canapari
The book provides a guide for parents to help their children develop healthy sleep habits through a flexible and tailored approach, emphasizing the importance of consistency and routine. It offers practical advice, addresses common challenges, and includes tips to improve sleep for the whole family without resorting to cry-it-out methods.
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Latch
A Handbook for Breastfeeding with Confidence at Every Stage
Robin Kaplan M Ed IBCLC
The book provides comprehensive guidance for breastfeeding mothers, covering topics from preparing for breastfeeding before birth to troubleshooting common challenges and weaning. It offers practical advice, personal stories, and support to help mothers breastfeed confidently at each stage of their baby's development.
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Parenting by the Book
Biblical Wisdom for Raising Your Child
John Rosemond
The book offers a guide to child-rearing based on traditional biblical principles, emphasizing the importance of authoritative parenting, clear boundaries, and the cultivation of respect and responsibility in children. It challenges modern parenting philosophies and provides practical advice for instilling discipline and moral values in accordance with Christian teachings.
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Bébé Day by Day
100 Keys to French Parenting
Pamela Druckerman
The book distills French parenting wisdom into 100 short and actionable tips, covering various aspects of raising children such as sleep, food, play, and discipline. It provides insights into creating a calm and structured environment for kids while emphasizing the importance of adults maintaining their own lives and well-being.
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