Most Popular Books by Gary Ezzo

The infant management concepts presented in this book have found favor with over two million parents and twice as many contented babies. On Becoming Babywise brings hope to the tired and bewildered parents looking for an alternative to sleepless nights and fussy babies. The Babywise Parent Directed Feeding concept has enough structure to bring security and order to your baby''s world, yet enough flexibility to give mom freedom to respond to any need at any time. It teaches parents how to lovingly guide their baby''s day rather than be guided or enslaved to the infant''s unknown needs. The information contained within On Becoming Babywise is loaded with success. Comprehensive breast-feeding follow-up surveys spanning three countries, of mothers using the PDF method verify that as a result of the PDF concepts, 88% breast-feed, compared to the national average of only 54% (from the National Center for Health Statistics). Of these breast-feeding mothers, 80% of them breast-feed exclusively without a formula complement. And while 70% of our mothers are still breast-feeding after six months, the national average encourage to follow demand feeding without any guidelines is only 20%. The mean average time of breast-feeding for PDF moms is 33 1/2 weeks, well above the national average. Over 50% of PDF mothers extend their breast-feeding toward and well into the first year. Added to these statistics is another critical factor. The average breast-fed PDF baby sleeps continuously through night seven to eight hours between weeks seven and nine. Healthy sleep in infants is analogous to healthy growth and development. Find out for yourself why a world of parents and pediatricians utilize the concepts found in On Becoming Babywise.

Attention all parents: Are you tired of the endless cycle of sleep deprivation and guilt? The truth is, the ''one-size-fits-all'' baby routine is a myth that''s harming both parents and infants. In Babywise, we expose the dangerous lie that every baby can be molded into the same rigid schedule. This isn''t just about sleep—it''s about the profound individuality of each child and the unique dance of biology and environment that shapes their development. Science shows that adaptable, responsive schedules yield better long-term outcomes than rigid training. This book isn''t about ignoring the experts; it''s about understanding that expert advice is a starting point, not a rigid rulebook. It''s about recognizing that every baby is different, every family is different, and what works for one may not work for another. Through real-life stories and cutting-edge research, Babywise reveals the power of informed discernment and situational flexibility. Discover how to navigate cultural pressure and make choices that respect your child''s individuality and your family''s unique context. Embrace the way of adaptable, responsive schedules—rooted in biological rhythms but flexible to individual needs. This is the way of better long-term outcomes, of happier parents, of healthier babies. Say goodbye to the myth and hello to a new way of parenting that truly works for you and your baby.

Distinguished pediatrician Dr Robert Bucknam, M.D. and co-author Gary Ezzo are two of the world''s leading experts on baby sleep and feeding patterns. Millions of new mothers across the globe are coming toward this new brand at an increasing pace as they find and share the life changing success they are achieving with their newborns. This updated Anniversary edition celebrates 25 years with Bucknam and Ezzo''s groundbreaking approach which has found favor with over six million parents in all 50 states and has been translated into 20 languages around the world. For 25 years, On Becoming Babywise has been the de facto newborn parenting manual for naturally synchronizing your baby''s feeding time, waketime and nighttime sleep cycles, so the whole family can sleep through the night. In his 28th year as a licensed Pediatrician, Dr. Robert Bucknam, M.D. along with co-author Gary Ezzo, demonstrate how order and stability are mutual allies of every newborn''s metabolism and how parents can take advantage of these biological propensities. In particular, they note how an infant''s body responds to the influences of parental routine or the lack thereof. Early chapters start with explorations of everyday aspects of infant management such as the three basic elements of daytime activities for newborns: feeding time, waketime, and naptime. Practical discussions then focus on broad and niche topics including feeding philosophies, baby sleep problems, baby scheduling challenges, nap routines, sleep training multiples, baby sleeping props, Colic and Reflux and many other dimensions which impact breast feeding schedules, bottle feeding tips, and baby sleeping training. Five resource Appendixes provide additional reference material: 1) Taking care of baby and mom 2) A timeline of what to expect and when 3)Baby Sleep Training Problems and Solutions 4)Monitoring Your Baby''s Growth 5) Healthy Baby Growth Charts On Becoming Babywise is more than an infant-management concept. It is a mindset for successful parenthood. It can help any parent develop a plan that meets both the needs of a new baby and of the entire family. These principles have worked for millions of parents and, when applied with common sense to your unique situation, can work wonderfully for you too! Recommended by doctors across the country.

Sound biblical instruction for parents with questions about discipline, parental roles and other issues from the author of "The Smart Parent" and a practicing pediatrician.

It''s reality-check time! You''re at least four months into your tour of parenting, and the complexities of child training are starting to multiply. While your baby is growing physically, his mind is adapting with ever-increasing awareness to new sights, sounds, sensations and relationships. He can now interact with his material universe withgreater attentiveness. Watch out: big changes are coming to his world and yours! Preserving the order and structure that brought security to your baby''s day, peaceful sleep in your baby''s nights and stability in your home is still the priority, but now it must be viewed through a new developmental lens. For example, feeding time is more than a biological response initiated by a baby''s sucking reflex. For the five-month-old, meal times become a complex and conscious interaction between him and his parents, food and drink, preference and need, likes and dislikes, must dos and won''t dos!

The final book in the On Becoming Series helps parents to learn how to move past current struggles and start over with credibility, prevent teenage rebellion in the future, and determine how to build lasting parent-teen friendships starting today.

A biblically-sound handbook for raising teens who can successfully survive adolescence in the 90s, Reaching the Heart of Your Teen effectively reminds moms and dads how to parent from the heart and build solid relationships that are rewarding. Holding fast to the conviction that relationships between parents and children aren''t limited to eighteen years-but can last a lifetime-Ezzo teaches how to build quality relationships that endure. Reaching the Heart of Your Teen is filled with practical examples to help moms and dads build bridges that will help them reach and establish lasting relationships with their teens.

Offers clear strategies for parenting preadolescent children, including insulating them from harmful peer pressure, encouraging harmony at home, and building future friendships with grown children.

Now parents can avoid problems with teens before they occur and discover how to help their kids make the transition into adolescence with less trauma for both parent and teen.

YOUR PRECIOUS NEWBORN COMES INTO THE WORLD LIKE A BUD ON THE VERGE OF BLOOMING, EAGER TO GRASP THE RHYTHM OF LIFE. AS THE DEVELOPING BRAIN EMBARKS ON ITS JOURNEY OUTSIDE THE WOMB, IT INSTICTIVELY SEEKS TO ORGANIZE AND MAKE SENSE OF THIS NEW WORLD, YET IT IS UNABLE TO SCULPT THE CYCLES OF FEED-WAKE AND SLEEP THAT IT NEEDS TO THRIVE. THIS IS WHERE THE PARENTS STEP IN, AS CARETAKERS AND CREATORS, MUCH LIKE ARTISANS MOLDING CLAY, THEY BEGIN TO SHAPE THE CHILD''S WORLD WITH GENTLE PRECISION GUIDED BY BABYWISE SLEEP SOLUTIONS. SERVING AS A RELIABLE COMPASS, THIS MULTIGENERATIONAL RESOURCE TEACHES NOT ONLY THE HOW OF CRAFTING THE NECESSARY STRUCTURE WITHIN A BABY''S DAY BUT WISDOM OF THE EZZO''S PARENT DIRECTED FEED STRATEGY, MILLIONSOF FAMILIES, ACROSS CONTINENTS AND 26 LANGUAGES HAVE COME TO UNDERSTAND THAT ROUTINE AND PREDICTABILITY ARE TWO ASSETS THAT HELP BABIES THRIVE.

Gary Ezzo, director of the ministries of Growing Families International, and Anne Marie Ezzo present an approach to parenting aimed at raising "morally responsible and biblically responsive" children.

As a child moves beyond the toddler years, new challenges arise for parents. Be prepared for this exciting stage with fifteen "Childwise" principles for training children ages 3-7 in happy and responsible living.