7 Great Childcare Books Every Young Parent Must Read
Parenting is challenging, and how! Figuring out what’s best for your child while you navigate through the overload of information and advice all over the place, it’s hard to make an optimum decision that will work for your kids. As young parents, it is quite easy to get swayed by the multiplicity of opinions out there, but the best way to make a decision is to make an informed one. Reading well-researched books on child psychology can give you a better insight into your child’s mind and development. If you’re wondering where to start from, these books explain development in great depth and can help you understand your baby better!
The Baby Owner’s Manual- : This book is a must-have for every parent! Written in clear and simple language, this book is a holy grail parenting book. It contains simple and go-to information that will help you process a lot of new information about taking care of your new baby. This book is particularly helpful during pregnancy, so you have the knowledge when your little one arrives. Filled with engaging infographics this book teaches young parents important lessons like learning to swaddle a baby, feeding, etc. Managing The Mother Load- Written by Rebekah Borucki, this book is a great reminder for mothers to be easy on themselves while parenting as no one is harder on themselves than moms. This book helps young anxious mothers to step back from thinking if they are doing enough for their kids, who constantly think about ways to improve their child’s lifestyle, etc. The author helps mothers take a step back and actually acknowledge their accomplishments instead of judging themselves. It helps shed light on the less glamorous side of parenting and helps young moms and parents refocus and gain a new perspective on this new phase of life. Lactivate-Breastfeeding is a controversial topic as it can be a triggering experience for a lot of new moms. There is so much societal judgment regarding this topic, that you need a solid support system to help you make and feel loved in the decision you make for your baby. This book provides you with all the support that you need! This book strikes a balance by giving out golden advice in a way that feels like you are having a conversation with your best friend, and gives you straightforward information about the complicated world of breastfeeding, sans judgment! Talk To Me First- When you are a first-time parent, handling difficult conversations with your children can get quite awkward and complicated for you. Having ‘the talk’ with your kids does not always have to be such an awkward event though, and the author of this book makes sure of that. This book is a great guide for all parents wanting to have a healthy discussion about bodies and puberty. It normalizes these topics and gives great advice to parents to have a free-flowing, awkward pauses-free conversation with their growing kids! Brain Rules For Baby- Written by a famous child psychologist, James Medina, this book shares golden wisdom about child-rearing and gives practical advice on how to make sure that your child’s basic emotional and physical needs are met. This book also advises young parents on how to develop age-appropriate skills and a well-built personality for their kids. It helps that this book is sectioned into 5 parts for every stage- Pregnancy, Relationship- to help new couples sustain their intimacy post-partum, Smart Baby- how to optimize your child’s brain development and intelligence, Happy Baby- how to raise a happy and well-adjusted child and Moral Baby- how to raise a morally sound child. Nurture Shock– This best-seller is touted as one of the most influential books on child development. This book offers a fresh and radical perspective on children that defies any conventional wisdom that you may have ever received. The authors weave an engaging narrative with astute analysis highlighting modern society’s ways of nurturing children. It offers a critical view of stereotypical parenting strategies and breaks a lot of myths surrounding childcare. This book is a must-read as it opens up your mind, and gives you new ways of looking at modern parenting. Einstein Never Used Flashcards– This book offers great insight to open your baby’s mind, given by competent child psychologists. They provide a much-needed expert opinion on how children can learn and grasp concepts efficiently. It helps parents to unleash their child’s true potential and use their child’s natural curiosity to learn new things and effectively interact with the environment. With 40+ age-appropriate games and ideas for creative play, this book definitely works better than any expensive gadgets, as it offers real and workable options for your child’s active and playful mind.
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