Parenting 0-1 Year Olds

What Will You Learn?

• By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Decode your baby's crying by recognizing the 5 main reasons babies cry and identifying pre-crying signals before meltdowns occur
• Establish healthy sleep foundations including safe sleep practices, age-appropriate sleep routines, proper timing techniques, and strategies to manage night wakings
• Read and respond to your baby's cues by distinguishing between hunger, tiredness, overstimulation, and the need for closeness—preventing unnecessary stress for both of you
• Support your baby's developmental milestones across motor skills (head lifting, rolling, sitting, crawling, walking) and social-communication skills (eye contact, babbling, gestures, first words)
• Build secure attachment through consistent, sensitive responses that create emotional safety without overindulgence—laying the foundation for future independence
• Create effective daily routines for sleep, transitions, and separations that reduce anxiety and bring predictability to your household
• Master evidence-based soothing techniques and understand how to safely manage common challenges like colic, fussiness, and overstimulation
• Implement age-appropriate play activities (0-12 months) that support cognitive, motor, and social development during each stage
• Navigate separation anxiety with practical strategies that respect your baby's emotions while building confidence in your absence
• Childproof your home systematically as your baby progresses through each movement stage, from immobile to walking
• Balance cultural traditions with modern evidence-based practices to make informed parenting decisions that honor your values while ensuring your baby's wellbeing