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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.

Struggling to breastfeed? Discover what the real problem is, and how to overcome it with these nine secrets....

Pinter and Martin's Why it Matters series offer succinct, balanced and evidence-based introductions to the topics that affect family life in the 21st century. The Politics of Breastfeeding, first published in 1988, described how big business and vested interests influence the intimate relationship between mothers and their babies to the detriment of all, rich or poor, in the West or in the developing world. In Why the Politics of Breastfeeding Matter, the central ideas of the politics of breastfeeding are distilled into a concise form, making it the perfect introduction to understanding the complex forces that govern what many think of as a simple choice to breastfeed or not.

Ready to discover the father you're meant to be? This audiobook unveils the essential insights for the modern dad, guiding you to be the hero your child looks up to. Embrace the journey of fatherhood with the wisdom and tools to navigate its challenges and joys. Many new dads feel they're stepping into the unknown. This guide is your compass, offering not just practical advice but the deeper understanding necessary to thrive in this role.

Penguin presents the audio edition of Your No Guilt Pregnancy Plan, written and read by Rebecca Schiller. Your No Guilt Pregnancy Plan is a revolutionary new guide to pregnancy and childbirth that puts the power firmly in your hands. It won't tell you what fruit your baby resembles week by week, but it will cover the huge shifts happening in your relationships, body, work and emotional life right now, giving you practical tools, tips and real stories to help you make a plan that is uniquely yours yet flexible enough to accommodate whatever your pregnancy, birth and life throw at you.

It is time to stop worrying and start to replace those sleepless nights for a well-informed pregnancy. One step at a time, we’ll explore the unknown together. No more burning questions, no more anxiety, but an easy-to-consume and straightforward guide every first-time mom will benefit from. So if you want to take care of yourself during pregnancy and know what to expect, then you should listen to this audiobook today!

Motherhood is full of little highs: the smell of a newborn baby's head, the feeling of a small hand holding yours, the infectious sound of laughter, first words, first steps, the first day at school, endless tiny but significant hints of the person your child is to become. But motherhood is not without its lows either: tears and tantrums (your child's and your own), fears, self-doubt, sleepless nights, and that's not to mention the mum fails.

Dr. Cook weaves together personal and professional stories with proven science through the lens of a “woke” woman. She takes the listener on a multidimensional deep-dive into parenting which is both educational and interesting to the sleep-deprived and marginalized parent. This book is laced with many laugh-out-loud moments which are, in and of themselves, therapeutic and cathartic to all parents everywhere.

Eating for Two draws on the latest research and supplies evidence-based information on prenatal nutrition as well as ways a mother can minimize her exposure to harmful toxic substances in our food and water that could harm the baby.

Raising children is a serious business, especially in this era of two working parents with jam-packed schedules. A helping hand can make all the difference. Nationally known parenting expert Blythe Lipman is on a mission to help parents, offering hundreds of practical tips with a dash of humor. Go from stressed-out, overwhelmed and exhausted to melt-down free and mellow!

50 Things to Know About Motherhood by Wendy Ruth offers an approach to motherhood from a point of view that any parent can find relatable, no matter the gender. Most books on motherhood are full of big dreams, high expectations, and sentimentality. Although there's nothing wrong with that, Wendy’s stories of raising twins in a nontraditional household tell it like it is, including tales from her extended family and family of friends or the village that it has taken to raise these children!

Discover the essential guide to creating lifelong connections with your little one in "Bonding with Baby." This comprehensive eBook takes you on a heartwarming journey through the vital stages of early bonding, helping you understand and implement practices that build a deep emotional connection with your child. Start by uncovering the critical insights of Attachment Theory and dispelling common myths in Chapter 1, then move forward to the anticipation of your baby's arrival with practical tips for creating a nurturing environment and engaging in pre-birth bonding. Experience the ...

You can start building the foundation of secure attachment with your child from the moment they’re born. Scientific research has proven that a strong, secure attachment during your child’s formative years results in benefits throughout their lives.

Would you like to discover how to behave with your ADHD child? If you are struggling with the situations at home and school that your ADHD child faces every day, then keep reading. ADHD has a significant impact on the management of daily life for the entire family. The difficulties children face with ADHD, and their families can affect the quality of life and relationships, often causing stress and worry. The information in this audiobook is the answer for you. You'll finally be guided through the journey to unleash the potential of your child, becoming the next success story.

Infant sleep is perplexing and unpredictable, despite its obvious importance. Caregivers frequently express concerns about adjusting to sleep deprivation and persistent sleep variations. Most parents find night waking a very disruptive and depressing pattern of behavior that frequently leads them to seek professional advice or turn to a self-help book or friends for help. Sleep is obviously important, since it aids in infant growth and development, affects caregivers' overall performance and mental well-being, and affects how new parents view, react to, and interact with their babies.

Not all daycares are created equal. There are some things that you need to understand and know about the facility before leaving your child with them. You want to know that your child will be taken care of just as if you were taking care of your child yourself. This audio suggests some questions that you can ask yourself and those working at the facility before allowing them to take care of your child.  

Despite their small size, toddlers can be such a huge source of joy and laughter. But if they’re deprived of much needed sleep, they can be cranky, and difficult, becoming a great source of stress, and anxiety. That’s why if you have a toddler at home, it’s important that you are able to make your toddler sleep well and on time, every time.

Das Trotzalter ist die erste heiße Phase im Leben mit dem Nachwuchs. Kaum steht es auf seinen eigenen Beinen, beginnt das Kind nach Autonomie zu streben. Der kleine Sonnenschein wird zum tellerwerfenden Wutmonster und verunsichert seine Eltern zutiefst. Die Autorinnen machen Mut, Wege abseits der klassischen Erziehung mit festen Grenzen und strenger Konsequenz zu gehen. Sie erklären, was in den Kindern vorgeht und warum Trotzphasen wichtige Entwicklungsphasen sind.

A conversation-changing look at the social, familial, neurological, and psychological benefits of reading aloud, especially for parents and children. A miraculous alchemy occurs when one person reads to another, transforming the simple stuff of a book, a voice, and a bit of time into complex and powerful fuel for the heart, brain, and imagination. Grounded in the latest neuroscience and behavioural research, and drawing widely from literature, The Enchanted Hour explains the dazzling cognitive and social-emotional benefits that await children who are read to.

After a trauma at age one, Jay J. Jackson experienced parallel memories that revealed he'd been in two separate hospital settings as an infant, and his distress over these conflicting memories caused his lifelong struggle. As an adult, Jay sought treatment only to be chased out of multiple doctors' offices, doctors who branded him immoral for suggesting circumcision is harmful. Jay passionately details his experiences with circumcision sexual trauma and exposes the history behind how it became common in America. Listen to this blistering exposé into history's most loathed body part.