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During this first year you're building significant foundations for your baby's life. With thoughtful planning you can set the stage for more effective and efficient development in later stages. In this book you'll learn that babies need to develop two primary heart qualities during their infant years: trust and security. The bonding experience both for you and your baby is important. You'll want to read the practical advice for sleeping, eating, playing, and even spiritual development of your baby. You don't want to miss these valuable truths about infants and the scripture passages that you'll use throughout your parenting journey. You will learn_ " How bonding forms the basis for spiritual development _" When and how to wean _" The ins and outs of sleeping Issues _" How to pray for your baby _" Ways to journal, plan, and organize your life_ " Suggestions for teething, sleeping through the night, and feeding _" Ways to enhance intellectual and emotional development_ " The two primary heart qualities developed in infancy_ " and much more You'll not only use this book for practical help, but it also will become a source for your devotional life. Scripture is woven throughout, providing you with a way to think about parenting from a biblical perspective. You'll be surprised at the patterns you'll develop in yourself as well as those you'll create for your baby.