Stage One:

Learning About BEING and TRUST

Birth to Six Months

Think of stretch marks as pregnancy service stripes .

— Joyce Armor

No animal is so inexhaustible as an excited infant.

— Amy Leslie, "Amy Leslie at the Fair," 1893

On the right are links to material especially for parents of children in the first stage of life, some information for parents of children under six, and many articles for all parents who want to raise children to become resourceful, resilient and compassionate adults. Also, if you have other children, be sure to check out their stages by clicking on the buttons on the left. And don't forget your own stage of growth, the rest of life.

Special Presentation

I highly recommend you view a brief presentation of words of encouragement to get an overview of how important it is for parents to understand the developmental needs of children. Although your child isn't old enough to know the words you use, she is well attuned to understanding the way your interact with her.

NOTE: If you don't have a Flash player, click here for a FREE download.

INDEX

For Parents of Children from Birth to Six Months of Age

Affirmations to help your child learn about BEING and TRUST

Developmental growth from birth to six months

Putting affirmations for your infant into practice

Planning a family, singing the song of a child

Recommended books —

For Parents of Children From Birth to Three

Helping everyone get the sleep they need

Will Baby Einstein videos turn your child into a genius?

For Parents of Children Under Six

Diagnosing developmental delays

Keeping your child healthy and safe

Encouraging language skills

Encouraging creativity in young children

It's nice to know you aren't the only parent under pressure

For All Parents

The Parenting Game

Strategies for raising resourceful, resilient and compassionate children

Creating a strong family unit

You teach your children with everything you do and say