First Child Parenting

As Dr. JoAnne Pedro-Carroll explains with clarity and compassion in this powerful book, parents can positively alter the immediate and long-term effects of divorce on their children. The key is proven, emotionally intelligent parenting strategies that promote children's emotional health, resilience, and ability to lead satisfying lives. Over the past three decades, Pedro-Carroll has worked with families in transition, conducted research, and developed and directed award- winning, court-endorsed programs that have helped thousands of families navigate divorce and its aftermath.

Research has shown that the first three years in a child's life are a critical moment in their development, and that behavior patterns instilled during that time can have profound implications for the rest of a child's life. Hundreds of thousands of parents have already used the advice in Positive Discipline: The First Three Years to help set effective boundaries, forge strong foundations for healthy communication, and lay the groundwork for happy and respectful relationships with their young children.

Respected Waldorf educator Rahima Baldwin Dancy explains the different stages of learning that children go through from birth to age six, giving you the wisdom and understanding to enrich your child's natural development in the right way at the right time. A trusted classic for over 20 years, this newly revised edition contains updated resources and additional information on discipline, early childhood programs, toilet training, using home life as curriculum, and more. From language and cognitive development to appropriate toys, Dancy speaks up for a rational approach to child-rearing.

New York Times Bestseller ?The Future is Emotionally Intelligent From two early childhood experts, an essential guidebook that empowers parents to help their little ones navigate their big feelings—including tantrums, outbursts, and separation anxiety—while laying the groundwork for a...

Keeping the trademark month-by-month format that allows parents to take the potentially overwhelming first year one step at a time, First Year is easier to listen to and new-family friendlier than ever - packed with even more practical tips, realistic advice, and relatable, accessible information than before. Illustrations are new, too.

Mayo Clinic Guide to Your Baby's First Years is a trusted and essential resource for new and experienced parents alike. You'll find practical guidance on caring for the new little one in your family, from birth to age 3. Inside you'll find evidence-based advice on giving your baby the best nutrition and introducing your toddler to solids, tips for forming healthy sleep habits, strategies for dealing with fussiness and tantrums, advice on establishing a secure bond with your child, monthly updates on your child's growth and development, and much more.

Toddlers don’t come with a manual, but here’s the next best thing. We’re Parenting a Toddler! is a comprehensive guide to parenting toddlers, with tons of practical strategies and sympathy for first-time parents. Get sound advice and funny stories from a four-time parent who’s been in the toddler trenches, covering key situations from eating, sleeping, and tantrums, to potty training, communication, and so much more.

Compassionate and balanced, and focusing on the emotional health and well-being of children as well as that of the mothers who care for them, this book shows mothers and fathers how to give their children the best chance for developing into healthy and loving adults.

The Dad's Guide to Imparting Success: How Any Dad Can Shape a Bright Future and Foster Success in Their Child is your ultimate guide to turning challenges into triumphs. Discover tried-and-true strategies to ensure your child’s success and strong identity formation.

Two developmental psychologists/language experts offer parents a powerfully insightful guide to how infants - even while in the womb - begin to learn language.

More adults with young children are committed to integrative and holistic health, but the available information can be overwhelming and confusing. Through accessible, evidence-based guidance, Dr. Joel Warsh helps parents work through the health concerns and developmental changes that come up during the first three years of life and navigate the unique realities of parenting today.

Embrace your healing journey TODAY. Uncover the secrets to freeing your inner child, even if past experiences and upsets have felt unbearably overwhelming...

This therapeutic charming story perfectly illustrates the importance of sleep and the calming power of motherly love. Delicate watercolor illustrations and a touching story make it especially useful for children who have difficulty falling asleep. The character Sammy the Squirrel is lovable and recognizable, gently introducing young children to the concepts of daily routine and the importance of sleep, making it a valuable resource for parents trying to develop healthy bedtime habits.

The latest research in neuroscience and parenting come together in this groundbreaking book, which brings to light new realizations about the power of nurture for our children's mental and physical health outcomes. Greer Kirshenbaum, PhD. is a neuroscientist, doula, and parent. Her work began...

When her children left for college, Melissa Shultz was certain that she had prepared them well for their new lives - but her own life was a different matter entirely. Her house was empty, her purpose unclear. If her life was no longer dominated by the day-to-day demands of being "Mom", then who exactly was she? And how would she ever move forward?

This book is an excellent resource for discovering your inner child. Not only that, but it also explains how to reclaim your inner child following any major or minor trauma, and how to do so in order to reach your full potential. If you want to live a fulfilling life, you must not abandon this part of yourself.

By now you should know how to help your wife after childbirth. Still, here are some more tips sure to win you the husband of the year award. This book contains what every man should know when the woman he loves gives birth to his baby. Learn what you need to do before she brings the baby home from the hospital so you don't have to try to read her mind. Plan ahead for what she needs, be aware of postpartum depression, handle feeling neglected, be the awesome husband and father who protects and cares for his family. Whatever you do, now is the time to make sure you put your wife first. It is ...

Turn Anxiety into Anticipation Becoming a dad can be exciting and terrifying. You want to support your partner, navigate the nine-month roller coaster, and be fully prepared when your baby arrives. This book turns confusion into clarity, and questions into confident answers. It's your ultimate roadmap to fatherhood, packed with insights, strategies, and real-life wisdom to empower your journey into exceptional fatherhood. Become the Dad You Aspire to Be! This book is a captivating narrative filled with heartfelt stories and practical advice, crafted to help you become the best man and ...

Raise a confident, resilient first-born—even when you’re outnumbered, overwhelmed, or worried about repeating past mistakes. Parenting your “firstie” can feel like uncharted territory. How do you balance empathy with expectations? Support their emotional needs without piling on pressure? Handle sibling squabbles, perfectionism, or “default parent” guilt without losing your cool? If you’ve ever asked, “Am I doing this right?”—you’re not alone. Most parents of first-borns wrestle with these same worries. The good news: you don’t need to rely on guesswork or outdated ...

Your first pregnancy is an exciting time in life! It can also be a bit terrifying. You have many questions and you don’t know what to expect. Questions like, how do you choose the right OB-GYN? What foods can you eat? What if I go into labor earlier? Every new parent goes through this. Some parents tuck these thoughts away but there’s a better way to get rid of the anxiety. You get informed. You make the choice to educate yourself about what you don’t know. It takes time and effort but it’s worth it. And that’s what this book will help you do.