From the Book - First Edition.
Foreword / BY PATRICIA HEATON
Secret #1: You are about to fall desperately in love
It all begins in the womb
Secret #2: For the first month, baby leads the way-no schedules, no programs, just baby (it's a tough month)
Start fresh : live 'off the grid' and avoid all the stuff...at least for the first month
Secret #3: During the first month, your newborn doesn't need toys, clothes, a stroller or even
A crib : all your new baby needs is you!
Four cornerstones of the first year
Secret #4: Solid and healthy families don't happen by chance : they are created with deliberation
The wonders of the first (maniacal) year
Establishing healthy patterns in the first year
have fun with your baby, and enliven your child's senses all at the same time!
Secret #5: Moms and dads are equally important when raising a baby
Oh, the places you'll go! where your children take you
Resist the allure of screen time
Secret #6: No screens for the first year of your child's life
Relax, retreat, and re-energize
Secret #7: We all need rest, especially new mothers and fathers
Epilogue: The blessing of children
Bonus secret: Babies are even more fun than you can imagine : it's all worth it
