Family & Relationships : Child Development

Imagine infants free from painful diaper rash, new parenthood without thousands of dollars wasted in diapering costs, toilet training that is natural and non–coercive, and, most importantly, happier babies and parents. As Christine Gross–Loh reveals in this progressive, enlightening book, all this is possible and more. Infants are born with their own methods of communicating their need to ''go'' just as they communicate hunger or sleepiness. Sudden restlessness, squirming, arching of the back, and vocalization ... all infants display these common behaviors. But what parents may not realize is that these seemingly random actions have a purpose and meaning. Using the tenets of Elimination Communication (EC), Gross–Loh, a mother of two children who were diaper–free at eighteen and fifteen months, respectively, teaches parents how to identify and respond to their baby or toddler's natural cues. Unlike the extreme approach of some parenting books, The Diaper–Free Baby addresses three categories of parents: Full–Time, Part–Time, and Occasional EC'ers. Parents can practice EC as much or as little as fits their family and lifestyle–even busy or working parents and their babies can benefit from the book's techniques. more...

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Filled with Dr. Spock's insightful writings on the fruition of a child to college-aged adult, this first-time collection of essays provides parents with timely information. With Dr. Spock's The School Years , parents everywhere will return again and again to Dr. Spock for all of their child-rearing questions. more...

Price: $20.95

With The Everything Parent's Guide to Raising Boys , parents find the authoritative handbook they need to raise their boys right, from early childhood through the teenage years. more...

Price: $14.95

Fully revised and up-dated, this 2nd edition reflects the major changes in society, in legislation and in the nature of the interaction between families and the education system in general which have taken place in the last decade. more...

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From Strength to Strength is a practical, new resource for facilitators who are looking for a positive and optimistic approach and want to build on the strengths parents bring to their role. It aims to enhance emotional wellbeing in all family members, through the sharing of information and the creation of supportive community networks for parents. more...

Price: $49.95