The Parenting Class- Course Curriculum Overview
Everything you need for the baby stage in 10 sections- for the science minded who like to be prepared
Everything you need to know about your baby's development summarised for you in 10 sections- for the science minded who like to be prepared and parent for optimal development.
Becoming parents
- the birth of three people : the mother, father and baby
- physical and mental changes
- mental health struggles
- science backed ideas for a good start
Parenting Style
- discover the only science-backed parenting style
- how to balance warmth with discipline according to research
- be aware of long-term outcomes for your child
- should you do “gentle parenting” according to science?
Temperament
- understanding temperament research
- identify your baby‘s temperament according to scientific dimensions
- learn what it means for the way you parent
- three categories of babies and what it means for sleep, feeding and more
The Science behind Feeding
- breastfeeding and bottle feeding
- health benefits of breastfeeding : how large are they?
- how to make it work according to science
- gassy babies, mom‘s nutrition, increasing milk supply and more
- feeding practicalities and busting myths
The Science behind Baby Sleep
- newborn sleep cycles
- understanding how babies sleep
- understanding sleep regressions
- sleep training : effective or harmful?
- most common techniques
- co-sleeping science
- & much more
The Science behind Soothing
- understanding normal infant crying
- understanding excessive crying
- all things colic & possible causes
- science backed soothing techniques
- controversial techniques
The Science behind Attachment
- a critical look at attachment theory
- creating a secure bond
- can you spoil a baby?
- do all babies need the same amount of love?
- good enough parenting
The Science behind Brain Development
- basics of baby brain development
- meeting basic needs
- developmental stages
- how babies learn and the parent‘s role
- boosting baby‘s brain with 5 science backed activities
- putting your baby on an optimal developmental trajectory
The Science behind Physical Development
- understanding the link between your baby‘s physical and mental development
- milestones & can you skip some?
- spotlight: crawling
- assuring your parenting style does not limit your baby
The Science behind Nutrition and Solids
- what science tells us about starting solids and when
- crucial nutrients and why they matter
- spotlight on iron
- shaping lifelong food preferences
- sugar and sodium
- baby led weaning or purees?
Bonus Materials
- the benefits of baby massage
- screen time deep dive
- baby sign language
- more to be added going forward