Most Popular Books by Gary Ezzo

Distinguished pediatrician Dr Robert Bucknam, M.D. and co-author Gary Ezzo are two of the world's leading experts on infant management concepts. In this revised 5th edition, they have updated their 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 over 30 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 32nd 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stories are entertaining and provide a unique conduit for dispensing practical wisdom and moral truth that otherwise might be lost in an academic venue. When we read or hear a story we find ourselves feeling for the characters through their speech and thoughts. We often identify and empathize with their fears, hopes, dreams and expectations. Most importantly, from their successes and failures we can learn lessons for life. Stories have the power to change us and indeed they do!The Let's Ask Auntie Anne series consist of five stories and five pertinent parenting themes. Each story is embedded with practical advice that will guide the reader to greater understanding of the complexities of childrearing and hopefully serve as a friend to motivate positive change.

A guide for parents of preadolescent children that explains how to build trust and communication now, guarding them against peer "groupthink," so that their teen years will go smoothly; covers responsibility, morality, sexuality, and family identity.

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.

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.