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Baby

LEARNING PLAN

Baby

This learning plan is essential for expectant parents and new parents navigating the overwhelming early months of their baby's life. It combines practical caregiving skills with developmental science and emotional well-being strategies to help parents build confidence and create strong foundations for their child's growth. Whether you're a first-time parent or looking to refresh your knowledge with current best practices, this plan provides the comprehensive support needed during one of life's most transformative experiences.

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11 coursesUpdated 6 days ago
The Sears Baby Book, Revised EditionThe Happiest Baby on the BlockNew Dad Guide: Bonding with Your 5-Month-Old11 sources

How This Learning Plan Was Made

This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Baby 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 Baby.

What You'll Learn

  • Master essential newborn care skills including feeding techniques, soothing methods, and interpreting your baby's cues during the critical first weeks
  • Establish healthy sleep patterns and feeding schedules that adapt to your family's unique needs and lifestyle
  • Understand developmental milestones and brain growth stages to respond appropriately and support your baby's emerging abilities
  • Build secure attachment and emotional connection with your child through evidence-based bonding practices
  • Develop effective strategies for managing parental stress and transitioning from survival mode to confident, thriving parenthood

Master the essentials of caring for your newborn, from feeding and soothing techniques to understanding your baby's needs in those crucial early weeks.

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The Sears Baby Book, Revised Edition

Comprehensive guide to infant care and parenting.

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.

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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.

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Build confidence with practical strategies for establishing healthy sleep patterns, feeding schedules, and daily routines that work for your family.

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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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The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding

Comprehensive guide empowering mothers with expert breastfeeding advice, support, and practical tips for a successful nursing journey.

10 m
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Moms on Call

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

9 m

Decode your baby's developmental leaps, milestones, and brain growth to respond with confidence and nurture their emerging abilities.

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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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What’s Going on in There?

A neuroscientist explores infant brain development, blending cutting-edge science with parental insights to empower caregivers in nurturing young minds.

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source 1source 2source 3Three Principles to Improve Outcomes for Children and Families - Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
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Connection Over Control: Science-Backed Parenting for Life

Discover how responsive relationships and emotional intelligence create secure attachment in just 30% of interactions. Learn evidence-based strategies that build resilience, break generational patterns, and shape your child's brain architecture for lifelong success.

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Transform from surviving to thriving by building secure attachment, managing parental stress, and creating meaningful connections with your growing child.

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The Beautiful Paradox of Modern Parenthood

Explore the transformative reality of raising children-from sleep deprivation and identity shifts to profound joy and meaning. A deep dive into why parenting is simultaneously the most challenging and rewarding human experience.

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The Awakening: Why Mindful Parenting Changes Everything

Discover how to transform your parenting through presence over perfection. Learn to see triggers as growth opportunities, release control while providing security, and show up authentically for deeper connection with your child.

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