Summaries of books about Baby & Toddler Parenting:
The Baby Whisperer Solves All Your Problems
Sleeping, Feeding, and Behavior--Beyond the Basics
Tracy Hogg|Melinda Blau
The book provides practical advice and troubleshooting tips for parents to understand and manage their baby's sleep patterns, feeding schedules, and behavioral issues. It offers a deeper dive into the author's gentle and effective communication techniques to help parents build a strong, loving connection with their child while addressing common parenting challenges.
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The New Father
A Dad's Guide to the First Year
Armin A. Brott
The book provides a month-by-month guide to the developmental milestones, changes, and challenges that a new dad can expect during his baby's first year. It offers practical advice on how to support the baby's growth, bond with the infant, and navigate the emotional landscape of fatherhood.
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Don't Make Me Count to Three!
Ginger Hubbard
The book provides parents with a scriptural approach to disciplining their children, emphasizing the use of calm, intentional communication and biblical wisdom. It offers practical strategies for addressing heart issues rather than merely correcting external behaviors.
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On Becoming Baby Wise
Giving Your Infant the Gift of Nighttime Sleep
Gary Ezzo|Robert Bucknam
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 emphasizes the importance of parental leadership in creating a balanced daily cycle to promote healthy sleep patterns and overall development for babies.
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M Is for Mama
A Rebellion Against Mediocre Motherhood
Abbie Halberstadt
The book offers a candid perspective on motherhood, challenging societal norms that often lead to a sense of mediocrity among mothers. It provides practical advice and encouragement for mothers to embrace excellence in their role, fostering a nurturing and empowering environment for both themselves and their children.
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The Happy Sleeper
The Science-Backed Guide to Helping Your Baby Get a Good Night's Sleep-Newborn to School Age
Heather Turgeon|Julie Wright
The book provides parents with evidence-based strategies to establish healthy sleep habits for children from infancy through school age, emphasizing the importance of routines, emotional well-being, and understanding a child's developmental needs. It offers practical advice and techniques, such as the "Soothe to Sleep" method, to help children learn to self-soothe and sleep independently.
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Loving the Little Years
Rachel Jankovic
The book offers a candid and humorous look at the challenges and joys of parenting young children, providing practical advice and spiritual encouragement to mothers seeking to raise their kids with love and patience. It emphasizes the importance of embracing the chaos of motherhood while maintaining a strong sense of personal faith and discipline.
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Experimenting with Babies
50 Amazing Science Projects You Can Perform on Your Kid
Shaun Gallagher
The book provides a collection of simple, safe activities that parents can conduct with their infants to observe developmental stages and understand cognitive, motor, social, and behavioral milestones. Each experiment is based on scholarly research and is designed to reveal the inner workings of a baby's growing mind.
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The First-Time Parent's Guide to Potty Training
How to Ditch Diapers Fast
Jazmine McCoy
The book provides a comprehensive guide for new parents on how to effectively potty train their child, offering practical advice, strategies, and tips to transition from diapers to using the toilet independently. It includes methods to identify readiness, handle setbacks, and create a positive potty training experience for both parents and children.
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Toddler Discipline for Every Age and Stage
Effective Strategies to Tame Tantrums, Overcome Challenges, and Help Your Child Grow
Aubrey Hargis
The book provides practical strategies and techniques for managing challenging toddler behavior, tailored to different developmental stages. It offers advice on setting boundaries, understanding the reasons behind tantrums, and fostering emotional growth in young children.
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