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The Wonder Weeks. Eight predictable, age-linked leaps in your baby's mental development characterized by the three C's (Crying, Cranky, Clingy), a change ... and the development of new skills

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Manufacturer: Kiddy World Promotions B.V.
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Book Description: Original, groundbreaking way of looking at the baby¿s brain growth and linking it to the difficult ¿clingy, cranky, crying¿ periods where they want to be close to their caregiver. This connection had never been understood or described until now. Usually, these difficult periods drive parents crazy and guilt-ridden. This book reassures parents that they are not to blame and that these difficult periods are part of normal development all babies go through. Knowing that their baby can¿t help being so difficult at times, parents can tolerate their baby¿s irritable behavior much better. Based on extensive scientific research, The Wonder Weeks describes in easy-to-understand terms the incredible developmental changes that all babies go through during the first 60 weeks of their lives. Now this book, which has sold more than 1 million copies throughout the world in 12 languages, can help parents predict -within a week or two- when to expect the behavior that marks a new change. They will learn what is going on in the baby's brain and read examples of how other parents react at this stage and what they can do to help the child during this transition. It includes: -Week-by-week guide to baby's behavior -An explanation of the markers for cranky, clingy, crying (The three C¿s) behavior and how to react -Fun games and gentle activities you can do with your child -A description of your baby's perspective on the world around him and how it can help you understand the changes he's going through Research background: The authors studied chimpanzees in Africa with Jane Goodall and found evidence for distinct ¿regression periods¿ where infant behavior changes dramatically. This confirmed research that others had found previously in 12 more primate species. They returned to Europe to see if these regression periods could be established in human infants. There, they started to interview and observe mothers and their newborn babies in their homes weekly during the first 20 months of life. They found and reported on 10 regression periods. The first study was based on 15 families. Later these findings were confirmed in 32 more families in the Netherlands, 20 families in Spain, 17 families in Sweden and 30 families in England. The findings were reported in scientific journals and presented in this general book for parents. Reviews: "This is a very practical and entertaining window into the baby's first year and a half. Vanderijt and Plooij have observed and found the vulnerable times in an infant's development that I independently came to in my book Touchpoints (Perseus). The authors' observations and practical suggestions are wonderful." -T. Berry Brazelton, M.D., professor emeritus, Harvard Medical School. ¿Vanderijt and Plooij¿s work on infant development has enormous value for clinical use and scientific application. Not only have they explained the periods of puzzling, difficult behavior in infancy which so worry parents, they have also shown how these behaviors mark developmental leaps and have described the stages in the infant¿s understanding. Together, this gives parents and professionals soundly based insight into babies¿ developing minds. What¿s more, Vanderijt and Plooij have described the play and communication that work best with babies at different ages and thus helped parents understand and connect sensitively with their babies. This parent-child connection is the major prerequisite for the development of secure, well-adjusted children. The Wonder Weeks is essential reading for everyone who works with infants ¿ pediatricians, social workers, psychologists, and, of course, parents.¿ -John Richer, Ph.D., Dip. Clin. Psychol., consultant clinical psychologist and Head of Pediatric Psychology, Department of Pediatrics, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, England.


DESCRIPTION:

Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 649
EAN: 9789079208012
ISBN: 9079208019
Label: Kiddy World Promotions B.V.
Manufacturer: Kiddy World Promotions B.V.
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 352
Publication Date: 2008-02-29
Publisher: Kiddy World Promotions B.V.
Studio: Kiddy World Promotions B.V.


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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:

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Summary: Helpful but Repetitive
Comment: I recently purchased The Wonder Weeks to try to help understand why my 4 month old daughter was going through a horrible sleep regression. I found the book to be reassuring--knowing that some things are phases rather than the "new her". As expected, she went back to being more predictable after the new developments. It's helpful to know when the next developmental stage is coming and when it will be over.

Having said that, what to expect is pretty much the same at each of the 8 stages. They do talk about what new skills will be learned and some activities to help develop those skills. But otherwise the chapters are quite repetitive.

I paid $22 for this book. That made this the most expensive baby book I purchased. I'm not sure it was worth that price. I would have purchased it used if available.

If you just want to know when to expect the fussy periods, go to The Wonder Weeks website and download their chart from the extras section. To me, that was the most valuable part of the book.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Good Information about babies changing world
Comment: I bought this book as a way to be prepared for the fussy periods my baby would be having throughout the course of her first year. It has been a good book in the sense that it tells you when the fussy periods will begin, what will happen and how to help in the transition process for your child. It has been pretty true to form for the most part as my baby is only 6 months old now. I like the fact that I can see that what she is doing is normal and that I shouldn't panic if her appetite isn't there or she's sleeping a little more. I like this book and would reccommend it to a friend. Actually, I bought this for a friend of mine who is expecting in August. I thought it was that good that I wanted to pass on the information.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Waste of money
Comment: If you have the book What to expect the first year, it is much better. Don't buy this one.

Customer Rating:
Summary: The wonder weeks
Comment: Very informative book. Has helped me to understand my child'd temperment and to work out days he is on a growth streak. Still reading it.

Customer Rating:
Summary: This book is a must have!
Comment: This book was recommended by many of my friends and they were right: it is such a relief to finally understand that it is not your fault that your baby may have some pretty tough days and cry and fuss, but that it is a normal part of his or her development. Especially having our first baby and going through the first few weeks of being insecure about things, this book was a huge help. When we reached week 5 and she would not stop crying for hours a friend told me about this book and I felt like all the weight had been lifted of my shoulders and that I can handle her "attacks" much better now that I understand what's going on. Having studied psychology myself I also appreciated the authors' background and scientific information which is packaged in an easy to read way making the cognitive theories accessible to everybody.I also bought the handbook for games and activities by the same author and love it.

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