In this book, her follow-up to the best seller Discipline Without
Damage, Dr. Lapointe advises new parents how to put their child on a
path to optimal development during the crucial early years.
The baby and toddler years are the most important period for any child's
emotional and psychological development. Parents naturally want to do
what's best for their kids, but they often struggle to know what that
is, especially when dealing with the big "battlegrounds" of sleep,
feeding, and managing aggression.
The latest scientific research indicates that it is through a strong and
stable sense of connection to their parents that children learn how to
regulate their emotions, master social skills, and develop a sense of
identity. Unfortunately, many of the currently accepted parenting
practices and traditional attitudes disrupt healthy connection rather
than foster it, leading to behavioral issues and emotional problems that
can last into adulthood.
Dr. Lapointe helps parents to understand how mindful and conscious
parenting can help them to avoid passing unhealthy patterns down from
one generation to the next. Rooted in compassion and understanding,
Parenting Right from the Start shows parents how to build a firm,
caring presence in the early years that a child can lean into for a
lifetime.
