Summaries of books about Baby & Toddler Parenting:
Bringing Up Boys
James C. Dobson
The book provides guidance on raising boys to become emotionally and spiritually healthy men, addressing the unique challenges they face in contemporary society. It offers advice on discipline, respect, and the importance of fatherly involvement, as well as insights into boys' development from a Christian perspective.
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Cat and Nat's Mom Truths
Embarrassing Stories and Brutally Honest Advice on the Extremely Real Struggle of Motherhood
Catherine Belknap
The book delivers a candid and humorous look at the realities of motherhood, sharing personal anecdotes and no-holds-barred advice that resonate with the everyday challenges and joys experienced by modern moms. It tackles a wide range of topics, from pregnancy and childbirth to the chaos of daily life with kids, offering solidarity and laughter in the face of parenting's most embarrassing moments and toughest situations.
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Moms on Call | Next Steps Baby Care 6-15 Months | Parenting Book 2 of 3
Laura Hunter|Jennifer Walker
The book provides practical advice and tips for parents navigating the developmental stages of babies aged 6 to 15 months, covering topics such as feeding, sleep schedules, and common health concerns. It also offers guidance on establishing routines and managing the challenges that arise during this period of rapid growth and learning.
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The Gentle Sleep Book
Gentle, No-Tears, Sleep Solutions for Parents of Newborns to Five-Year-Olds
Sarah Ockwell-Smith
The book provides a compassionate approach to helping young children sleep without resorting to the cry-it-out method, offering practical advice and evidence-based solutions tailored to the developmental stages of children from birth to age five. It covers topics such as understanding sleep biology, setting realistic expectations, and creating a calming bedtime routine to foster a peaceful sleep environment for both children and parents.
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100,000+ Baby Names
The most helpful, complete, & up-to-date name book
Bruce Lansky
The book provides an extensive list of over 100,000 baby names from various cultures, origins, and languages, along with their meanings, variations, and pronunciation guides. It also includes tips and trends for choosing the perfect name, as well as lists of the most popular names.
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The Sleepeasy Solution
The Exhausted Parent's Guide to Getting Your Child to Sleep from Birth to Age 5
Jennifer Waldburger|Jill Spivak
The book provides a step-by-step plan for helping babies and young children learn to fall asleep on their own, including advice on establishing a bedtime routine, dealing with night wakings, and phasing out feedings during the night. It also addresses common sleep challenges and offers solutions tailored to different ages and temperaments.
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What to Expect the Second Year
From 12 to 24 Months
Heidi Murkoff
The book serves as a comprehensive guide for parents navigating the developmental milestones, challenges, and changes that occur in a child's second year of life. It offers practical advice on topics such as toddler behavior, feeding and nutrition, sleep patterns, health and safety, and learning and play activities.
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How to Wean Your Baby
The step-by-step plan to help your baby love their broccoli as much as their cake
Charlotte Stirling-Reed
The book provides a comprehensive guide for parents on introducing solid foods to their baby's diet, focusing on a variety of healthy foods including vegetables. It offers practical advice, meal plans, and recipes to ensure a balanced diet and to develop positive eating habits from an early age.
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On Becoming Babywise
Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep - New Edition
Robert Bucknam|Gary Ezzo M.A.
The book presents a parenting philosophy focused on establishing a routine that encourages infants to sleep through the night by using a schedule for feeding, wake time, and nap time. It advocates for a parent-directed feeding approach, balancing the baby's need for nutrition with the family's need for rest and structure.
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Caring for Your Baby and Young Child
Birth to Age 5
David L. Hill FAAP
The book serves as a comprehensive guide on pediatric health, development, and nutrition for parents, covering milestones and medical concerns for children from birth to age five. It provides practical advice on everyday care, preventative medicine, and handling emergencies, all tailored to the developmental stages of young children.
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