"The coolest--and easiest--book for new parents" (Parents magazine) Pregnancy? Newborn baby? Partway through parenthood with a toddler or preschooler? No matter your stage, you could use more calm, more confidence. You could read dozens of parenting books on pregnancy, baby sleep, picky eaters, child psychology, child development, potty training, and discipline. Or you could read Zero to Five: 70 Essential Parenting Tips Based on Science. Journalist Tracy Cutchlow cuts to the chase, summarizing the best parenting research in bite-sized chunks. She knows from her own experience with motherhood: new parents are too busy and sleep-deprived. One tip per page + beautiful photographs = cool + easy.Research With the premise that science isn't perfect, but it's the best guide we've got, Zero to Five draws on scientific research and studies from experts such as Dimitri Christakis (screen time), Diana Baumrind (parenting styles), Adele Diamond (neuroscience and executive function), Carol Dweck (growth mindset), Alison Gopnik (child psychology), John Gottman (marriage and conflict resolution), Megan McClelland (executive function), Patricia Kuhl (language acquisition and brain development), Ellyn Satter (feeding children), Dan Siegel (emotions), Paul Torrance (creative thinking), Grover Whitehurst (literacy and reading comprehension), and more. Then Cutchlow makes it all readable, for that 2-minute break you've got during the day. This parenting book is for you ...if you like to research all the options so you can find the best ...if you are feeling scared, anxious, or unsure of yourself as a parent (who isn't?) ...if you like the idea of using science as a filter for the crazy amount of parenting advice out there ...if you want practical, how-to ideas for applying the research -- not just what to do, but ideas for how to do it or how to say it ...if you want to do things differently than your parents did, even though you love them ...if you want word-for-word examples for dealing with specific discipline scenarios (hitting, biting, not sharing, talking back, refusing requests, not listening, and more) ...if you are wondering how to handle television and screen time ...if you are interested in positive discipline or positive parenting ...if you are a dad (or you are with a partner) who probably wouldn't read parenting books ...if you are a grandparent wanting to be up with the latest knowledge about raising kids ...if you are studying for your CDA, or working in early childhood education, and want a reference ...if you work with families and want to recommend or provide evidence-based resources to them ...if you want to feel like you're enjoying parenting, not just surviving it Who is using Zero to Five besides, of course, parents, we've heard from: Pediatricians. Many keep their copy in the exam room. Some private-practice pediatricians give a copy of Zero to Five to all new parents. Parent educators. "The best I've seen in a long time." "My go-to source." Parenting support groups. Seattle's largest network, PEPS.org, uses Zero to Five as part of the weekly curriculum, in a "brain development break."Child-care providers. Agencies that train child-care providers. One agency created a training based on Zero to Five. Home visitors. Family therapists and psychologists. "Your book is a big part of my practice." "I recommend it all the time." Childbirth-class teachers. Early-learning advocates. Graduate students in child development. Zero to Five is your quick and easy guide to the best practices in parenting.

"The coolest--and easiest--book for new parents" --Parents magazineYou could read 34 parenting books on sleep, eating, potty training, discipline, and brain development. Or you could read Zero to Five: 70 Essential Parenting Tips Based on Science. Tracy Cutchlow cuts to the chase, summarizing the best scientific research in bite-sized chunks. One tip per page + beautiful photographs = cool + easy."The best I''ve seen in a long time." "My go-to source." "Fabulous." --Parent educators, childbirth-class teachers, early-learning advocatesCombining the warmth of a best friend with her simple, clear style, Tracy addresses questions such as:* Should I talk to my pregnant belly / newborn? Is that going to feel weird? (Yes, and absolutely.)* How do I help baby sleep well? (Start with the 45-minute rule.)* How can I instill a love of learning in my child? (With specific types of praise and criticism.)* What boosts my child’s success in school? (It''s not what you think.)* My kindergartner loves videos and cell-phone games. That’s cool, right? (If you play, too.)* What tamps down temper tantrums? (Naming emotions out loud.)* My sweet baby just hit a playmate / lied to me about un-potting the plant / talked back. Now what? (OK, this is a whole section of the book.)* How do I get through an entire day of this? (With help. Lots of help.)Zero to Five is here to help. Make it your guide to the crazy wonderful journey that is parenting.

When you’re a new parent, the miracle of life might not always feel so miraculous. Maybe your latest 2:00 a.m., 2:45 a.m., and 3:30 a.m. wake-up calls have left you wondering how “sleep like a baby” ever became a figure of speech—and what the options are for restoring your sanity. Or your child just left bite marks on someone, and you’re wondering how to handle it.

First-time mom Tracy Cutchlow knows what you’re going through. In Zero to Five: 70 Essential Parenting Tips Based on Science (and What I’ve Learned So Far), she takes dozens of parenting tips based on scientific research and distills them into something you can easily digest during one of your two-minute-long breaks in the day. The pages are beautifully illustrated by award-winning photojournalist Betty Udesen.

Combining the warmth of a best friend with a straightforward style, Tracy addresses questions such as:Should I talk to my pregnant belly / newborn? Is that going to feel weird? (Yes, and absolutely.)How do I help baby sleep well? (Start with the 45-minute rule.)How can I instill a love of learning in my child? (By using specific types of praise and criticism.)What will boost my child’s success in school? (Play that requires self-control, like make-believe.)My baby loves videos and cell-phone games. That’s cool, right? (If you play, too.)What tamps down temper tantrums? (Naming emotions out loud.)My sweet baby just hit a playmate / lied to me about un-potting the plant / talked back. Now what? (Choose one of three logical consequences.)How do I get through an entire day of this? (With help. Lots of help.)Who knew babies were so funny? (They are!)Whether you read the book front to back or skip around, Zero to Five will help you make the best of the tantrums (yours and baby’s), moments of pure joy, and other surprises along the totally-worth-it journey of parenting.

Consejos Esenciales para Padres Basados en la CienciaPodrías leer docenas de libros sobre el desarrollo cerebral, estilos de crianza y disciplina positiva. Podría pasar horas buscando en línea el bebé / niño pequeño / niño en edad preescolar, alimentar a los niños, tiempo de pantalla y “mi hijo me está golpeando”.O podría abrir Cero a Cinco: 70 Consejos Esenciales para Padres Basados en la Ciencia.Amigable y práctico, Cero a Cinco se basa en investigaciones comprobadas de expertos, que abarcan una gama asombrosa de los temas más importantes para los padres de hoy.La galardonada periodista Tracy Cutchlow recorta al cajón con resúmenes del tamaño de un bocado. ¿Quién tiene tiempo para más? Ella sabe por su propia experiencia con la maternidad: los padres necesitan algo fácil.En Cero a Cinco, ella comparte lo que necesita para criar a un niño inteligente y feliz, con suave aliento y espacio para ser usted mismo.

"The coolest--and easiest--book for new parents" (Parents magazine) Pregnancy? Newborn baby? Partway through parenthood with a toddler or preschooler? No matter your stage, you could use more calm, more confidence. You could read dozens of parenting books on pregnancy, baby sleep, picky eaters, child psychology, child development, potty training, and discipline. Or you could read Zero to Five: 70 Essential Parenting Tips Based on Science. Journalist Tracy Cutchlow cuts to the chase, summarizing the best parenting research in bite-sized chunks. She knows from her own experience with motherhood: new parents are too busy and sleep-deprived. One tip per page + beautiful photographs = cool + easy.Research With the premise that science isn't perfect, but it's the best guide we've got, Zero to Five draws on scientific research and studies from experts such as Dimitri Christakis (screen time), Diana Baumrind (parenting styles), Adele Diamond (neuroscience and executive function), Carol Dweck (growth mindset), Alison Gopnik (child psychology), John Gottman (marriage and conflict resolution), Megan McClelland (executive function), Patricia Kuhl (language acquisition and brain development), Ellyn Satter (feeding children), Dan Siegel (emotions), Paul Torrance (creative thinking), Grover Whitehurst (literacy and reading comprehension), and more. Then Cutchlow makes it all readable, for that 2-minute break you've got during the day. This parenting book is for you ...if you like to research all the options so you can find the best ...if you are feeling scared, anxious, or unsure of yourself as a parent (who isn't?) ...if you like the idea of using science as a filter for the crazy amount of parenting advice out there ...if you want practical, how-to ideas for applying the research -- not just what to do, but ideas for how to do it or how to say it ...if you want to do things differently than your parents did, even though you love them ...if you want word-for-word examples for dealing with specific discipline scenarios (hitting, biting, not sharing, talking back, refusing requests, not listening, and more) ...if you are wondering how to handle television and screen time ...if you are interested in positive discipline or positive parenting ...if you are a dad (or you are with a partner) who probably wouldn't read parenting books ...if you are a grandparent wanting to be up with the latest knowledge about raising kids ...if you are studying for your CDA, or working in early childhood education, and want a reference ...if you work with families and want to recommend or provide evidence-based resources to them ...if you want to feel like you're enjoying parenting, not just surviving it Who is using Zero to Five besides, of course, parents, we've heard from: Pediatricians. Many keep their copy in the exam room. Some private-practice pediatricians give a copy of Zero to Five to all new parents. Parent educators. "The best I've seen in a long time." "My go-to source." Parenting support groups. Seattle's largest network, PEPS.org, uses Zero to Five as part of the weekly curriculum, in a "brain development break."Child-care providers. Agencies that train child-care providers. One agency created a training based on Zero to Five. Home visitors. Family therapists and psychologists. "Your book is a big part of my practice." "I recommend it all the time." Childbirth-class teachers. Early-learning advocates. Graduate students in child development. Zero to Five is your quick and easy guide to the best practices in parenting.

"The coolest--and easiest--book for new parents" --Parents magazineYou could read 34 parenting books on sleep, eating, potty training, discipline, and brain development. Or you could read Zero to Five: 70 Essential Parenting Tips Based on Science. Tracy Cutchlow cuts to the chase, summarizing the best scientific research in bite-sized chunks. One tip per page + beautiful photographs = cool + easy."The best I''ve seen in a long time." "My go-to source." "Fabulous." --Parent educators, childbirth-class teachers, early-learning advocatesCombining the warmth of a best friend with her simple, clear style, Tracy addresses questions such as:* Should I talk to my pregnant belly / newborn? Is that going to feel weird? (Yes, and absolutely.)* How do I help baby sleep well? (Start with the 45-minute rule.)* How can I instill a love of learning in my child? (With specific types of praise and criticism.)* What boosts my child’s success in school? (It''s not what you think.)* My kindergartner loves videos and cell-phone games. That’s cool, right? (If you play, too.)* What tamps down temper tantrums? (Naming emotions out loud.)* My sweet baby just hit a playmate / lied to me about un-potting the plant / talked back. Now what? (OK, this is a whole section of the book.)* How do I get through an entire day of this? (With help. Lots of help.)Zero to Five is here to help. Make it your guide to the crazy wonderful journey that is parenting.

When you’re a new parent, the miracle of life might not always feel so miraculous. Maybe your latest 2:00 a.m., 2:45 a.m., and 3:30 a.m. wake-up calls have left you wondering how “sleep like a baby” ever became a figure of speech—and what the options are for restoring your sanity. Or your child just left bite marks on someone, and you’re wondering how to handle it.

First-time mom Tracy Cutchlow knows what you’re going through. In Zero to Five: 70 Essential Parenting Tips Based on Science (and What I’ve Learned So Far), she takes dozens of parenting tips based on scientific research and distills them into something you can easily digest during one of your two-minute-long breaks in the day. The pages are beautifully illustrated by award-winning photojournalist Betty Udesen.

Combining the warmth of a best friend with a straightforward style, Tracy addresses questions such as:Should I talk to my pregnant belly / newborn? Is that going to feel weird? (Yes, and absolutely.)How do I help baby sleep well? (Start with the 45-minute rule.)How can I instill a love of learning in my child? (By using specific types of praise and criticism.)What will boost my child’s success in school? (Play that requires self-control, like make-believe.)My baby loves videos and cell-phone games. That’s cool, right? (If you play, too.)What tamps down temper tantrums? (Naming emotions out loud.)My sweet baby just hit a playmate / lied to me about un-potting the plant / talked back. Now what? (Choose one of three logical consequences.)How do I get through an entire day of this? (With help. Lots of help.)Who knew babies were so funny? (They are!)Whether you read the book front to back or skip around, Zero to Five will help you make the best of the tantrums (yours and baby’s), moments of pure joy, and other surprises along the totally-worth-it journey of parenting.

Consejos Esenciales para Padres Basados en la CienciaPodrías leer docenas de libros sobre el desarrollo cerebral, estilos de crianza y disciplina positiva. Podría pasar horas buscando en línea el bebé / niño pequeño / niño en edad preescolar, alimentar a los niños, tiempo de pantalla y “mi hijo me está golpeando”.O podría abrir Cero a Cinco: 70 Consejos Esenciales para Padres Basados en la Ciencia.Amigable y práctico, Cero a Cinco se basa en investigaciones comprobadas de expertos, que abarcan una gama asombrosa de los temas más importantes para los padres de hoy.La galardonada periodista Tracy Cutchlow recorta al cajón con resúmenes del tamaño de un bocado. ¿Quién tiene tiempo para más? Ella sabe por su propia experiencia con la maternidad: los padres necesitan algo fácil.En Cero a Cinco, ella comparte lo que necesita para criar a un niño inteligente y feliz, con suave aliento y espacio para ser usted mismo.