The Child Within the Lotus: Human Behaviour from Birth

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Rockpool Publishing, 2009 - Family & Relationships - 247 pages
Blending current western knowledge with eastern wisdom, this guide shows how to nurture a child both physically and spiritually through all stages of growth A wealth of essential parenting topics are covered in this practical spiritual guide for both parent and child. Color-coded sections related to the system of the chakras lead the reader through the developmental stages of human behavior. Demystifying baby behavior empowers new parents to effectively guide and nurture a child physically, emotionally, and spiritually through their stages of growth. From birth to eight years of age and beyond, normal age-appropriate behavior is explained, with advice on how to read the signs of tiredness, how to differentiate different types of crying, and how to establish sleeping patterns. An essential parenting resource rich with insights into holistic aspects of human growth and behavior, this book is for anyone nurturing a child, considering having a child, or even thinking about their own childhood and wanting to parent their own personal development.

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About the author (2009)

Margaret Stephenson-Meere is a midwife and early childhood and family-health nurse who specializes in assisting parents to cope with newborns.

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