Free Leap Alarm Service Warns Parents When Their Baby Is About to Be Clingy, Cranky and Crying Before the Next Leap in Its Mental Development; Now Available in English

Free Leap Alarm Service Warns Parents When Their Baby Is About to Be Clingy,
Cranky and Crying Before the Next Leap in Its Mental Development; Now
Available in English

HAYWARD, Calif., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- It is a little-known phenomenon that
all normal babies undergo eight mental development leaps at highly predictable
ages during the first 14 months of life. Each leap can manifest itself as poor
sleep, bad appetite, crying, clinging, and crankiness - exhausting mom and
dad. Each leap sets the stage for subsequent development of skills, which
depend on baby's preferences, experimentation and physical development. For
example, perceiving spatial relationships at about 26 weeks is necessary for
taking a first step, which normally varies anywhere from 5 to 11 months.

The information provided by the authors of The Wonder Weeks, Hetty van de Rijt
and Frans Plooij, is unique - a detailed account of when and how all human
brains develop and operate (La Leche League Recommended Reading). However,
unless parents pay attention to the schedule laid out in the book, they are
easily taken by surprise. One mother wrote:

Dear Frans and Hetty,

... I always noticed that my baby was difficult for a few days before I
realized that he was making a leap. I was irritated for a few days, but kept
the feeling to myself until the proverbial straw broke the camel's back. At
that point, I became very angry with him sometimes, and my own reaction scared
me. When this had happened three times, I wrote down all the leaps in my
calendar. That way, I can read the next chapter in time for the next leap. It
may seem crazy, but I think I can handle his difficult periods much better
now. I know what will happen before it does. I won't be surprised any more.

Sincerely, Maribel

Maribel described what many parents feel - their baby's leaps can be
overwhelming! This was the reason the Leap Alarm was programmed. Hundreds of
thousands of European parents have appreciated getting advance notice that
their baby was about to enter a difficult period.

This free service is now available in English. Just enter your data at
http://www.thewonderweeks.com. Each email will feature a short description of
the imminent leap in mental development.

The Wonder Weeks provides:

-- A week-by-week guide to baby's behavior and how to deal with it
-- Your baby's perspective of the world around her and the changes she is
going through
-- Fun games and gentle activities you can do with your baby

The Wonder Weeks offers parents:

-- Support when baby is difficult
-- Self-confidence
-- Help in understanding their baby
-- Hints on how to help their baby play and learn
-- A unique account of their baby's development

To sign up for the Leap Alarm, and for more detailed information including
research behind the book and this service, please visit
http://www.thewonderweeks.com .

Contact:

Dag Forssell
+1 510 727-0377
Hayward CA
dag@thewonderweeks.com

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SOURCE TheWonderWeeks.com

Dag Forssell, TheWonderWeeks.com +1-510-727-0377, dag@thewonderweeks.com