On Becoming Baby Wise

Author: Gary Ezzo
Publisher: Parent-Wise Solutions, Incorporated
ISBN: 9780971453210
Category : Child care
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
It's reality-check time! You are at least five months into your tour of parenting duty by now. The complexity of child-training has begun to come into focus. You have learned that as your baby matures both constant and variable factors continually influence his or her development. What behaviors can and should you expect from your pretoddler? Feeding time for your pretoddler, for example, is now more than a response controlled by a sucking reflex. For the pretoddler, mealtime is part of a very complex, conscious interaction between what the child does and what his parents expect him to do. Right and wrong conduct will be encouraged, discouraged, and guided when necessary. In fact, right and wrong patterns of behavior will now be part of your baby's entire day. That's why feeding time, waketime and sleeptime provide wonderful opportunities for training and Babywise Book II will guide you all the way, from the high chair to playpen, from the living room to the back yard. This series teaches the practical side of introducing solids food, managing mealtimes, nap transitions, traveling with your infant, setting reasonable limits while encourage healthy exploration and much more. You will learn how to teach your child to use sign language for basic needs, a tool proven to help stimulate cognitive growth and advance communication. Apply the principles and your friends and relatives will be amazed at the alertness, contentedness and happy disposition of your baby

Zero to Five

Author: Tracy Cutchlow
Publisher: Pear Press
ISBN: 0996032657
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 199

Book Description
When you’re a new parent, the miracle of life might not always feel so miraculous. Maybe your latest 2:00 a.m., 2:45 a.m., and 3:30 a.m. wake-up calls have left you wondering how “sleep like a baby” ever became a figure of speech—and what the options are for restoring your sanity. Or your child just left bite marks on someone, and you’re wondering how to handle it. First-time mom Tracy Cutchlow knows what you’re going through. In Zero to Five: 70 Essential Parenting Tips Based on Science (and What I’ve Learned So Far), she takes dozens of parenting tips based on scientific research and distills them into something you can easily digest during one of your two-minute-long breaks in the day. The pages are beautifully illustrated by award-winning photojournalist Betty Udesen. Combining the warmth of a best friend with a straightforward style, Tracy addresses questions such as: Should I talk to my pregnant belly / newborn? Is that going to feel weird? (Yes, and absolutely.) How do I help baby sleep well? (Start with the 45-minute rule.) How can I instill a love of learning in my child? (By using specific types of praise and criticism.) What will boost my child’s success in school? (Play that requires self-control, like make-believe.) My baby loves videos and cell-phone games. That’s cool, right? (If you play, too.) What tamps down temper tantrums? (Naming emotions out loud.) My sweet baby just hit a playmate / lied to me about un-potting the plant / talked back. Now what? (Choose one of three logical consequences.) How do I get through an entire day of this? (With help. Lots of help.) Who knew babies were so funny? (They are!) Whether you read the book front to back or skip around, Zero to Five will help you make the best of the tantrums (yours and baby’s), moments of pure joy, and other surprises along the totally-worth-it journey of parenting.

On Becoming Preteen Wise

Author: Gary Ezzo
Publisher: Multnomah
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 244

Book Description
As the parent of an eight-to-twelve-year-old, you face the challenge of two transitions: your child's and your own. Suddenly he's sensitive. More independent. She's changing physically. Questioning...and often finding answers on her own.

Preparation for the Toddler Years

Author: Gary Ezzo
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781883035136
Category : Child rearing
Languages : en
Pages : 126

Book Description
The period between twelve and eighteen months places a child on a one-way bridge leaving infancy behind and heading straight for the toddler years. A baby still? Not really, but neither is he a toddler and that is the key to understanding this phase of growth. The next six months is season of exchange: baby food is exchanged for table food; formula for whole milk; bottle for sippy cup; the highchair for a booster seat; feeding himself with his fingers replaced by a spoon and fork; babbling talk to speaking, and the first unsteady steps are taken over by strides of confidence. Your pretoddler graduated infancy with a mind of his own and whether you're ready or not, his natural inclination and challenge of "I do it myself" will become part of his and your day.

Mothering Your Nursing Toddler

Author: Norma Jane Bumgarner
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780912500522
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 334

Book Description
The classic handbook for mothers who breastfeed their children past infancy in an updated and expanded edition. Norma Jane Bumgarner puts the experience of nursing an older baby or child in perspective, within the context of the entire mother-child relationship. She cites biological, cultural, and historical evidence in support of extended breastfeeding and shares stories gleaned from thousands of families for whom breastfeeding and natural weaning have been the norm.

On Becoming Baby Wise

Author: Gary Ezzo
Publisher: Parent-Wise Solutions, Incorporated
ISBN: 9780971453203
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
"Discover the positive prescription for curing sleepless nights and fussy babies. Recommended by doctors across the country." - Back cover.

On Being and Well-Being in Infant/Toddler Care and Education

Author: Mary Benson McMullen
Publisher: Teachers College Press
ISBN: 0807780928
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
With its real-life stories and invitations for reflection and conversation, this book is an ideal professional development resource for pre- and in-service birth–age 3 professionals. The author shares lived experiences of being in four distinctly different baby rooms as a researcher over extended periods of time. She frames each life story around elements of well-being and asks readers to consider whether and how environmental and relational factors supported or hindered the physical, psychological, and emotional well-being of the children and adults. The author encourages readers to see themselves in the stories, to consider how they may have acted in the circumstances described, and to deliberate on their own practices and beliefs. With empathy and respect, McMullen fully conveys an intent to elevate, celebrate, and honor those who spend their days in infant toddler care and education, while examining the critical role all adults in society play in the lives of our youngest citizens. Book Features: Invites personal reflection and discussion with colleagues in the form of prompts and questions after each story.Provides a friendly but scholarly look at the spaces, conditions, and quality of birth-to-age three settings, the area of fastest growing need in early childhood care and education (ECCE). Focuses on the well-being of the adults and children featured in the book, providing a holistic perspective on their needs, motivations, and experiences. Emphasizes a here-and-now perspective in contrast to books that tend to focus primarily on preparing children for future outcomes and accomplishments.

Being an Adult Baby

Author: Michael Bent
Publisher: AB Discovery
ISBN:
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 366

Book Description
Being an Adult Baby can be both a wonderful experience and deeply frustrating one. We want what we cannot have and we often find controlling this drive a difficulty. This book is a collection of 31 essays, articles and stories from a handful of ABDL authors whose knowledge and experience helps us all. If you wear nappies/diapers a little, a lot or constantly, this book can be a guide. If you want to be a baby a little, a lot or constantly, it can help you understand more about it. And for all of us, this book offers not just understanding, but some practical tips and helps on living life as an Adult Baby. We all know it can be a hard deal at times, but at others, we are blessed we reliving infancy while the rest of the world is blissfully ignorant of the wonders of babyhood. We are very special and we are very different and so, we need our own guide books to help us on the way. This is one such book.

Best Advice on Life After Baby Arrives

Author: Nancy Evans
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1418572047
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 33

Book Description
Best Advice on Life after Baby Arrives presents tried-and-true, practical tips for moms, from moms. Addressing a mother's needs and issues - from how to deal with the inevitable exhaustion, to reconnecting romantically with her husband, to carving out time for herself - this book provides comfort, reassurance and inspiration to women facing the demanding first months after the baby arrives. "I ended up having panic attacks right after I had my first baby, because I didn't see a light at the end of the tunnel. Well, here I am with four kids now, and I can tell you it does get better. What you're going through isn't what things will always be like. Don't let anyone, especially yourself, make you feel guilty for doing something for yourself." "Get up 30 minutes earlier than everyone else and make it clear to everyone in the house that this is your time." "As long as your baby has food in her belly, clothes on her back, and is not overly wet, then that time is yours. You don't need to get in the habit of holding the baby all the time. Babies also need to learn to become independent - they need to know that someone doesn't need to hold them all the time."

The New Father: A Dad's Guide to The Toddler Years, 12-36 Months (Third Edition) (The New Father)

Author: Armin A. Brott
Publisher: WW Norton
ISBN: 0789260719
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 238

Book Description
The essential guide for fathers of one- and two-year-olds, completely revised and updated Learn how to make a positive impact in these milestone years of your child's development, when he or she goes from crawling to walking, and from knowing just a few words to speaking in complete sentences. Armin Brott guides you through this crucial phase of fatherhood three months at a time, in the third volume of the New Father series trusted by millions of dads nationwide. Each chapter covers: Your child’s physical, intellectual, verbal, and emotional/social development What you’re experiencing as a father Age-appropriate activities you and your child can enjoy together Family matters, including your relationship with your partner, sibling relationships, and more This new edition of The New Father: A Dad’s Guide to the Toddler Years has been thoroughly updated to cover the issues dads face today, from balancing work and family to managing kids’ screen time. Dads will rely on this friendly yet authoritative book—and moms will find it helpful, too.