Why This Book Transcends Parenting Styles
The Wonder Weeks by Hetty van de Rijt, Ph.D., & Frans Plooij Ph.D.
Ever wonder what makes a baby have a terrible day seemingly out of nowhere??? Researchers discovered fussy phases that affect all babies and mapped them to changes in mental development.
These fussy periods are only Wonderful because after the leap you get to see your child attempting new feats that their newly changed brain is discovering and their behaviour is back to a new calmer normal.
I love this book because it explains how your baby's world is changing (10 times in 2 years), how they will react to the changes, and how you can best support YOUR baby.
You've likely heard of some of the newly coined parenting styles: Tiger Parents; Helicopter Parents; Snow-Plough Parents; or Free-Range Parents. There are many other parenting philosophies as well.
The reason I like this book and feel comfortable RECOMMENDING IT TO ALL [NEW] PARENTS is because it doesn't matter what parenting philosophy you go into parenting with, or how your philosophy might change. It's also great for parents who are having subsequent babies even if they didn't use it with their first.
In a world of HUNDREDS of parenting books espousing many different parenting styles with thousands of dos and don'ts what makes it different?
Focus on the categories that are already interesting to your child and work on new skills within those categories, do not try to get them to develop skills in categories they have little interest. The research behind this explains you will actually frustrate your baby. They will move on to other categories themselves as their brain is ready.
The book also suggests the Top Games and Top Toys for each leap. Choose the ones that best suit your child's interests! Such a great thing, especially for first time parents who aren't sure what to do with a baby who doesn't talk or move and can hardly hold a toy :)
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Ever wonder what makes a baby have a terrible day seemingly out of nowhere??? Researchers discovered fussy phases that affect all babies and mapped them to changes in mental development.
These fussy periods are only Wonderful because after the leap you get to see your child attempting new feats that their newly changed brain is discovering and their behaviour is back to a new calmer normal.
I love this book because it explains how your baby's world is changing (10 times in 2 years), how they will react to the changes, and how you can best support YOUR baby.
The reason I like this book and feel comfortable RECOMMENDING IT TO ALL [NEW] PARENTS is because it doesn't matter what parenting philosophy you go into parenting with, or how your philosophy might change. It's also great for parents who are having subsequent babies even if they didn't use it with their first.
In a world of HUNDREDS of parenting books espousing many different parenting styles with thousands of dos and don'ts what makes it different?
- It DOESN'T give parenting advice.
- Tailors to YOUR baby, not just any baby.
- Lots of real parent anecdotes.
- Also acts as a diary of baby's changing abilities.
- Tons of suggestions of activities to do with your baby based on their interests!
- Describes how each leap may affect parents.
- Helping a baby through phases improves baby self-esteem, health, intelligence and creativity. (Watch TEDx video)
Focus on the categories that are already interesting to your child and work on new skills within those categories, do not try to get them to develop skills in categories they have little interest. The research behind this explains you will actually frustrate your baby. They will move on to other categories themselves as their brain is ready.
The book also suggests the Top Games and Top Toys for each leap. Choose the ones that best suit your child's interests! Such a great thing, especially for first time parents who aren't sure what to do with a baby who doesn't talk or move and can hardly hold a toy :)
Promo video:
"Every parent has his own parenting style and every good-hearted parent knows what is best for his child. Telling parents what to do is not doing them – or their baby – any good. It just frustrated everyone. This is why The Wonder Weeks is different. It gives parents insight to their baby’s head and, armed with this knowledge, parents can better recognize how to raise their kids. The Wonder Weeks is a facilitator, offering guidance in a relaxed and easy manner, not a manual."
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