The Wonder Weeks, Leap 8 by Hetty van de Rijt Ph.D

Description

WARNING: In The Wonder Weeks, full version, all ten leaps are described. This chapter book only describes the eighth leap.
The Wonder Weeks, start fussy week 49-53, Wonder Week 55, Leap 8. How to stimulate your baby's mental development and help him turn this predictable, great, fussy phases into a magical leap forward, describes in easy-to-understand terms the incredible developmental changes that all babies go through 55 weeks after the due date (start fussy period at 49-53 weeks).
The book is based on the discovery of the phenomenon that all normal, healthy babies appear to be more tearful, troublesome, demanding and clingy at very nearly the same ages.

A worldwide bestseller and sanity savior for parents around the globe.

@55 Weeks (Leap of “Programs”): The Dishwasher is Having a Big Party
In the world of “programs” for the first time your baby is able to perceive a whole sequence of actions as one thing. Now he recognizes that putting a dirty plate in the water, moving the brush or sponge over it, and placing it in the rack for the water to drip down is “washing dishes.” He loves to help you with such tasks. And of course he likes to produce a lot of foam.

Note: Most babies make this leap 55 weeks after the due date. However, some babies make the leap one week sooner, some one week later

This chapter / leap book includes:
• Guide to baby's behavior at the age of 37 weeks (start fussy period at 49-53 weeks)
• An explanation of the markers for cranky, clingy, crying (the three C's) behavior and how to deal with them
• A description from your baby's perspective of the world around him and how you can understand the changes he's going through
• Fun games and gentle activities you can do with your child
This chapter / leap book offers you:
• Support in times of trouble (55 weeks) (fussy period start at 49-53 weeks)
• Self-confidence
• Help in understanding your baby
• Hints on how to help your baby play and learn
• A unique account of your baby's development
For more detailed information about contents and the research behind the book, please visit www.thewonderweeks.com