The Science of Parenting Babies by The Parenting Class

The Science of Parenting Babies

The Parenting Class is your complete science-based guide for the first 18 months.
Learn everything from parenting styles to sleep, feeding, and development –  so you can stop second-guessing and start parenting with clarity and calm.

Original price was: $ 129.00.Current price is: $ 79.00.

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The Parenting Class: Science-Based Answers for Your Biggest Questions

 

The early months of parenting are intense - physically, emotionally, mentally.
Between the sleepless nights, the swirl of postpartum hormones, and the constant pressure to “do it right,” it’s no wonder so many parents feel unsure, anxious, and overwhelmed. And with so much conflicting advice online, how are you supposed to know what actually matters?

The Parenting Class gives you the clarity you need - by translating the latest science into practical, easy-to-use guidance for real life.

Instead of guessing, Googling at 3 a.m., or second-guessing your every move, you’ll learn what’s truly important - and what you can finally let go of. With 10 expert-designed modules and over 120 bite-sized videos, this course helps you feel prepared, not panicked.

What You’ll Learn

  • What actually matters in parenting - the research on parenting styles, secure attachment, and what it means to be “good enough” to create secure attachment

  • How your baby’s temperament fits in - and how to parent in a way that works with your baby’s nature, not against it

  • How to build a strong, secure bond - what creates connection, what doesn’t, and how to stop worrying about getting it wrong

  • Feeding without guilt or confusion -  clear, evidence-based guidance on breast and bottle feeding, plus the truth about maternal diet, milk supply, and long-term outcomes

  • Sleep science that makes sense - including what research really says about sleep training, co-sleeping, regressions and more

  • How babies grow and learn - from brain development and daily routines to motor milestones and what actually sets your baby up for success

  • All about solids and nutrition - when and how to start, how to reduce picky eating, and the key nutrients for healthy growth

  • Bonus topics that matter -  screen time, baby sign language, massage, and skin-to-skin contact - all simplified, all backed by research

Take a sneak peek…

MODULE OVERVIEW

Section 0: Getting Started
▶️  Introduction 05:08
▶️  Course structure 02:59
▶️  Science starter guide 06:22
Section 1: The Science Behind Becoming a Parent
▶️  Introduction 00:56
▶️  The birth of a mother 03:43
▶️ The birth of a father 03:00
▶️ The birth of a baby 03:21
▶️ Early mental health struggles 03:25
▶️ Four evidence-based tips 03:55
📄 Section cheat sheet
Section 2a: The Two Pillars of Parenting - Parenting Style
▶️  Introduction 01:04
▶️  The 1st pillar: The science behind parenting style 03:11
▶️  Defining parenting style 04:29
▶️  The four main parenting styles 08:43
▶️  Short & long term impacts of the four parenting styles 07:25
▶️  What’s the best parenting style? 05:42
▶️  Making it work for your family 03:38
▶️  Being authoritative in the baby
stage
05:41
▶️  Upholding rules – the start of discipline 07:27
▶️  Is this actually gentle
parenting?
05:12
▶️  What impacts your our own parenting style? 08:15
📝 PDF worksheet: Identify your
family values
📄 Section cheat sheet
📝 PDF quiz: What is your parenting style
Section 2b: The Two Pillars of Parenting - Temperament
▶️  Understanding temperament 08:26
▶️  The nine dimensions of temperament 03:35
▶️  Parenting based on temperament 07:03
▶️  Three categories of babies 03:35
▶️  Goodness of fit 05:48
▶️  Bringing it together: temperament and parenting style 03:27
📄  PDF: The temperament tool
📄 PDF: Temperament impacts everything
📄 Section cheat sheet
Section 3: The Science Behind Feeding
▶️ Introduction 02:35
▶️ The role of commercial interests 04:20
▶️ The health benefits for your baby 08:56
▶️ The health benefits for mom 04:40
▶️ Limits of breastfeeding studies 07:15
▶️ Making breastfeeding work: what the evidence says 10:22
▶️ Building a robust supply from the start 04:58
▶️ Do certain foods really boost milk supply? 02:18
▶️ Can mom’s foods change the taste of breast milk? 02:45
▶️ The science behind infant formula 02:16
▶️ Composition of infant formula 02:56
▶️ Practicalities around formula feeding 03:05
▶️ Getting your baby to take a bottle 04:04
▶️ GENERAL INSIGHTS: Feeding on demand 03:11
▶️ GENERAL INSIGHTS: Understanding hunger cues 03:16
▶️ GENERAL INSIGHTS: How to know if baby is getting enough? 02:25
▶️ GENERAL INSIGHTS: Cluster feeding explained 02:48
📄 Section cheat sheet
Section 4: The Science Behind Baby Sleep
▶️ Introduction 01:25
▶️ Supporting newborn sleep (0 to 3 months) 06:57
▶️ Establishing routines (3 to 6 months) 05:30
▶️ Managing sleep changes (6 to 12 months) 05:02
▶️ Understanding sleep regressions 03:39
▶️ The science behind sleep training 02:40
▶️ Common sleep training techniques 05:02
▶️ Is sleep training effective? 07:56
▶️ Is sleep training harmful? 09:56
▶️ Sleep training and baby temperament 05:20
📄 PDF: Temperament and sleep training approaches
▶️ A balanced approach to sleep training 04:09
▶️ The science behind co-sleeping 06:43
▶️ Safety through co-sleeping 02:54
▶️ Bed sharing done right 01:36
📄 Section cheat sheet
Section 5: The Science Behind Soothing
▶️ Introduction 00:29
▶️ What’s normal infant crying? 04:17
▶️ The science behind infant colic 05:17
▶️ Five theories behind why colic happens 16:02
▶️ Proven techniques to calm crying babies 14:23
▶️ Controversial or unproven techniques 04:07
▶️ Handling colic within the family 03:10
📄 Section cheat sheet
Section 6: The Science Behind Attachment
▶️ Understanding attachment 03:42
▶️ How valid is attachment theory? 07:51
▶️ How to create a secure bond 05:38
▶️ Different kids need different things 03:21
▶️ Good enough parenting 05:36
▶️ The importance of repair 01:57
📄 Section cheat sheet
Section 7: The Science Behind Brain Development
▶️ Introduction & overview 03:32
▶️ The neuroscience of early brain development 02:07
▶️ Neuroplasticity & critical periods 06:15
▶️ The prefrontal cortex & executive function 07:31
▶️ Principles of early learning 06:29
▶️ The critical role of the parent-child bond 03:06
▶️ Key learning mechanism: sensory experiences 07:34
▶️ Key learning mechanism: routines & repetitions 03:08
▶️ Key learning mechanism: imitation 02:42
▶️ Key learning mechanism: serve and return interactions 03:34
▶️ Key learning mechanism: active vs. passive learning 04:22
▶️ Babies learn differently: temperament and learning 03:11
▶️ Developmental stages and leaps 08:27
▶️ What to do with your baby for optimal brain development – intro 00:55
▶️ The prerequisite for learning: meeting basic needs 03:17
▶️ BOOSTING BABIES BRAIN WITH: MUSIC 04:58
▶️ But what kind of music? 02:05
▶️ Everyday ideas for sharing music with your baby 02:03
▶️ BOOSTING BABIES BRAIN WITH: LANGUAGE 05:10
▶️ How to talk to babies? 06:20
▶️ Three ideas for everyday conversations 03:30
▶️ BOOSTING BABIES BRAIN WITH: BOOKS 04:04
▶️ Fostering a love for books 05:17
▶️ BOOSTING BABIES BRAIN WITH: TOYS 08:09
▶️ Do not interrupt your baby 03:25
📄 PDF: nursery rhymes
📄 Section cheat sheet
Section 8: The Science Behind Physical Development
▶️ Active body, active mind 05:10
▶️ Key physical development milestones 04:01
▶️ Spotlight on crawling: can it be skipped? 11:22
▶️ What to do with your baby for optimal physical development 07:39
▶️ What would an authoritative parent do? 04:13
📄 Section cheat sheet
Section 9: The Science Behind Nutrition and Starting Solids
▶️ Introduction 00:44
▶️ Food before one is NOT just for fun 03:48
▶️ When is my baby ready to eat? 03:27
▶️ KEY NUTRIENTS YOUR BABY NEEDS: macronutrients 02:23
▶️ KEY NUTRIENTS YOUR BABY NEEDS: micronutrients 01:14
▶️ Iron 08:20
▶️ Vitamin D and Calcium 03:36
▶️ DHA and vitamin B12 04:48
▶️ Iodine and Choline 05:38
▶️ Shaping lifelong healthy food preferences 04:37
▶️ Four factors you can influence 09:58
▶️ Choosing first foods wisely 04:30
▶️ The science behind sugar 07:18
▶️ The science behind salt and sodium 03:40
▶️ Baby-led weaning (BLW) vs. purees: what does the science say? 06:01
📄 Section cheat sheet
Section 10: Bonus Materials
▶️ What’s the science on babies and screen time? 13:11
▶️ The potential of baby sign language 07:09
▶️ Step-by-step guide to baby sign language 04:03
▶️ The science behind baby massage 04:42
▶️ Skin-to-skin deep dive 07:38
📄 Sources for all sections
📄 PDF: Best baby books and reading tips

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