The Informed Parent: A Science-Based Resource for Your Child's

The Informed Parent: A Science-Based Resource for Your Child's First Four Years

The latest scientific research on home birth, breastfeeding, sleep training, vaccines, and other key topicsâ‚¬"to help parents make their own best-informed decisions.

In the era of questionable Internet "facts" and parental oversharing, it's more important than ever to find credible information on everything from prenatal vitamins to screen time. The good news is that parents and parents-to-be no longer need to rely on an opinionated mother-in-law about whether itâ‚¬s OK to eat sushi in your third trimester, an old college roommate for sleep-training â‚¬Å“rules,â‚¬Â or an online parenting group about how long you should breastfeed (thereâ‚¬s a vehement group for every opinion). Credible scientific studies are out there â‚¬â€œ and theyâ‚¬re â‚¬Å“bottom-linedâ‚¬Â in this book.

The ultimate resource for todayâ‚¬s science-minded generation, The Informed Parent was written for readers who prefer facts to â‚¬Å“friendly advice,â‚¬Â and who prefer to make up their own minds, based on the latest findings as well as their own personal preferences. Science writers and parents themselves, authors Tara Haelle and Emily Willingham have sifted through thousands of research studies on dozens of essential topics, and distill them in this essential and engaging book. Topics include:

Home birth * Labor induction * Vaginal birth vs. Cesarean birth * Circumcision * Postpartum depression * Breastfeeding * Vaccines * Sleep training * Pacifiers * SIDS * Bed-sharing * Potty training * Childhood obesity * Food sensitivities and allergies * BPA and plastics * GMOs vs. organic foods * The hygiene hypothesis * Spanking * Daycare vs. other childcare options

Full reference information for all citations in the book is available online at http://theinformedparentbook.com/book-references/
Country USA
Brand TarcherPerigee
Manufacturer Tarcher
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780399171062
Color White
ReleaseDate 2016-04-05
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780399171062

Country	USA
Brand	TarcherPerigee
Manufacturer	Tarcher
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9780399171062
Color	White
ReleaseDate	2016-04-05
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780399171062

The Informed Parent: A Science-Based Resource for Your Child's First Four Years

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