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Babies

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Babies

Becoming a parent is one of life's most transformative experiences, yet many feel underprepared for the practical and emotional challenges ahead. This learning plan provides expectant and new parents with essential, science-backed knowledge to navigate pregnancy through toddlerhood with confidence, helping families establish healthy routines and nurturing relationships from day one.

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1 h 50 m
12 coursesUpdated 5 days ago
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the NewbornThe Expectant FatherHypnobirthing: Science-Backed Techniques for Fearless Birth12 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Babies with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Babies.

What You'll Learn

  • Master pregnancy, childbirth preparation, and newborn care essentials to confidently navigate the first weeks with your baby
  • Understand developmental milestones, brain growth, and sleep patterns during your baby's critical first year
  • Establish sustainable family routines for sleep, feeding, and daily activities that reduce stress for parents and baby
  • Learn positive discipline techniques and emotional intelligence strategies for the toddler transition
  • Build strong parent-child connections through evidence-based approaches that adapt as your child grows

Master the fundamentals of pregnancy, childbirth, and the first weeks with your newborn—equipping yourself with confidence and practical knowledge for this life-changing transition.

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Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn

Comprehensive, evidence-based guide empowering expectant parents with expert advice on pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Covers all aspects from conception to infancy.

8 m
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The Expectant Father

Navigate fatherhood confidently: the pregnancy guide men actually need.

9 m
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HypnoBirthingHypnobirthing Techniques for a Relaxed Birth: A Practical GuideHypnosis for Pain Relief during Labor - Evidence Based Birth3 Common Hypnobirthing Techniques - Treatwiser
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Hypnobirthing: Science-Backed Techniques for Fearless Birth

Discover how hypnobirthing uses breathwork, visualization, and positive language to transform birth from fearful ordeal to empowering experience. Learn practical techniques you can start today.

8 m

Decode your baby's developmental leaps, master sleep routines, and learn what's happening in their rapidly growing brain during the critical first year.

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The Wonder Weeks

A guide for parents to understand and navigate their baby's developmental leaps during the first 20 months of life.

8 m
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The Happiest Baby on the Block

Pediatrician reveals revolutionary techniques to calm crying infants and help them sleep longer, transforming fussy babies into content ones.

6 m
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5-Month-Old: Milestones, Activities, Gear, Dad Tips, & MoreThe Daddy Factor: How Fathers Support Development - Zero to Threesource 3source 4
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New Dad Guide: Bonding with Your 5-Month-Old

Essential activities, developmental insights, and bonding strategies for fathers navigating life with a 5-month-old baby. From sensory play to building confidence as a dad.

17 m

Establish sustainable routines that work for your family, solve sleep challenges, and create structure that helps both baby and parents thrive.

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Precious Little Sleep

A humorous, evidence-based guide to help sleep-deprived parents teach their babies to sleep through the night.

11 m
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Moms on Call

Practical guide for new parents on routines, sleep, and childcare.

9 m
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The Fifth TrimesterHow Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids13 Tips for Balancing Work and a New Baby - What to ExpectCaring for a newborn is a team sport. Here's how to share the load
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The Fifth Trimester: Surviving Work and Baby Together

Navigate the brutal reality of returning to work with a newborn while keeping your partnership strong. Practical strategies for the 300 new daily tasks nobody warns you about.

9 m

Transition into toddlerhood with mindful parenting strategies, positive discipline approaches, and tools to nurture your child's emotional intelligence as they grow.

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The Whole-Brain Child

Revolutionize parenting with neuroscience-based strategies to foster your child's emotional and intellectual growth, creating calmer, happier kids.

8 m
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No-Drama Discipline

A compassionate approach to parenting that teaches effective discipline techniques while nurturing your child's developing mind.

8 m
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source 1source 2source 3How to Discipline Toddlers - Child Mind Institute
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Parenting Toddlers: Connection Over Correction Revolution

Transform your approach to toddler parenting by understanding their developing minds and using connection-first strategies. Learn practical techniques that build emotional intelligence while reducing meltdowns.

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