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Welcome to the first year of fatherhood, new dad—a time filled with joy, sleepless nights, and a few moments of asking yourself, "What the heck am I doing?" Fear not, because "You Will Rock As a Dad!: The Expert Guide to Your Baby’s First Year and Everything New Fathers Need to Know” is here to steer you through this whirlwind of poop diapers, first smiles, and precious milestones.

Dr. Michel Cohen, named by the New York Post as the hip, "must-have" pediatrician, has an important message for parents: Don't worry so much. In an easy-reference alphabetical format, The New Basics clearly lays out the concerns you may face as a parent and explains how to solve them - without fuss, without stress, and without harming your child by using unnecessary medicines or interventions.

Apprehensive and concerned when it comes to potty training? Worried you are underprepared? Well, worry no more, as Grace provides an upbeat, practical, easy-to-follow guide to make life as easy as possible for you. By approaching potty training with well-informed detailed, secret tips, tricks, and a unique psychological perspective, you are guaranteed to be the most confident parent you can be with Potty Training for Toddlers in 7 Days. It is finally time to say good-bye to diapers.

Each time she knelt to "catch" another wriggling baby - nearly 3,000 times during her remarkable career - California midwife Peggy Vincent paid homage to the moment when pain bows to joy and the world makes way for one more. With every birth, she encounters another woman-turned-goddess: Catherine rides out her labor in a car careening down a mountain road. Sofia spends hers trying to keep her hyper doctor-father from burning down the house. Susannah gives birth so quietly that neither husband nor midwife notice until there's a baby in the room.

Your Baby's First Year for Dummies serves as a complete guide for baby's first 12 months - from what to do when arriving home from the hospital to handling feeding, bathing, and sleeping routines to providing the right stimuli for optimal progress. Packed with tips on every aspect of baby's physical, emotional, and social development this friendly guide gives parents advice on such important topics as breastfeeding vs. bottle-feeding, teething, baby toy safety, food preparation, food allergies, traveling, and much more.

Brought to you by Penguin. The first evidence-based guide to empowering both children and parents to battle their anxiety Even before the pandemic, anxiety disorders were increasing in children and young people. As many parents know only too well, they have since increased exponentially...

Tracking deep into our evolutionary history, anthropological science has begun to unravel one particular feature that sets us apart from the many, many animals that came before us—our uniquely long childhoods. Growing Up Human looks at how we have diverged from our ancestral roots to stay ‘forever young’—or at least what seems like forever—and how the evolution of childhood is a critical part of the human story.

In How to Potty Train in 3 Days, parenting expert Emily Hartwell offers a simple, practical, and effective method that has helped thousands of families say goodbye to nappies with confidence. Whether you're a first-time parent or potty training a stubborn toddler, this guide walks you through the exact process—hour by hour, day by day.

Struggling with your toddler's sudden emotional storms? Walking on eggshells around preschooler tantrums? You're not alone. Managing a child's anger can be overwhelming, but help is here. "Anger Management for Kids" is your guide to navigating these challenges with practical, easy-to-follow strategies tailored for children aged 3-5.

You might be thinking Work-Life Balance is Unachievable as a New Dad! It's challenging but possible. We will help to explore methods to harmonize work and family life. Like any skill, parenting requires learning. This guide provides tools for a smoother journey into fatherhood.

A Real Mum’s Hilariously Honest Tales of Motherhood, Mayhem and Mental Health ‘A wonderful book all mums should read!’ Gemma Atkinson ‘You see, pre-motherhood I had this image of the sort of motherhood I was going to have. Happy, confident and in total control, breezing through my...

With The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep, Dr. Harvey Karp - arguably the world’s foremost parenting expert and best-selling author of The Happiest Baby on the Block and The Happiest Toddler on the Block - offers invaluable tips on how to help your newborn, infant, or toddler get the rest they need, while debunking some of the most widely held myths about babies and sleep.

With more than 1 in 10 new parents experiencing postnatal depression and anxiety, and after suffering the traumatic birth of her son and herself being diagnosed with postnatal anxiety and birth trauma, Anna Williamson uncovers the real thoughts, feelings and behaviours that many of us experience in those first few weeks and months after becoming a parent.

Ever tried a 'quick' grocery run with your toddler, only to feel like you’ve walked into a circus, minus the entertaining clowns and popcorn? I know that scenario all too well. Parenting isn't about living up to everyone else's expectations but rather tuning into and accommodating our children's unique needs. This journey revealed something universal: our parenting struggles are real, and they're shared. Whether it's the frantic morning rush, persuading a child to eat their greens, or navigating an explosive tantrum in public, parenting is ripe with opportunities for growth.

Full of honest advice and inclusive options, Why Did No One Tell Me This? is the funny, personality-filled, illustrated guide to pregnancy, birth, and beyond that modern parents have been waiting for. Pregnancy and childbirth are full of big questions -- what if my baby is enormous? Will my...

The Truth About Breastfeeding is a must-listen that offers a safe space to explore your feeding choices and overcome the pressure and guilt that often accompany breastfeeding. Author Alicia Chadwick's approach is not about right or wrong, but rather understanding and gaining confidence in this journey. In this non-judgmental handbook, you’ll be taken on a journey of unpacking relatable personal anecdotes and compassionate advice where your practical actions will not only benefit your baby but also help you understand that you’re doing the best for your little one.

Have the first weeks of fatherhood been filled with both heartfelt and utterly awful moments? Are you terrified that you’re failing at fatherhood because you don’t think you know how to do anything right? Has your routine changed so much since the baby came, and you’re wondering whether life will ever go back to default settings? Every dad feels like this at some point in their child’s first year, but there are tricks to ensure the brilliant moments outweigh the madness.

The modern mother's encyclopedia: How to take care of yourself, your kids, and your husband without experiencing burnout for a lasting marriage! Does it seem like happily-ever-after was a hoax you were tricked into? Many couples find themselves battling marital issues when they bring children into the partnership, such as added stress, less romance, and money troubles. You can always rekindle love in your marriage and relive your honeymoon every day. All it takes is strong willpower to take the initiative and these expert-approved tips.

Gary Chapman has helped millions prepare for marriage. Now let him prepare you for kids. Inside, Gary shares what he wishes he and his wife had known before having kids. For example: Children affect your time, your money, and your marriage - and that's just the beginning. With his trademark warmth, he offers practical advice on everything from potty training, to the importance of apologizing to your child, to keeping your marriage strong, all the while celebrating the great joy that children bring.

Developmental delays and signs of autism usually show up before 18 months of age, yet children are often not diagnosed until they are 4 or 5 years old. In Turn Autism Around, Dr. Mary Barbera explains why parents can't afford to worry and wait in long lines for evaluations and treatment while...