In this book, her follow-up to the bestseller Discipline Without Damage, Dr. Lapointe advises new parents how to put their child on a path to optimal development during the crucial early years. The baby and toddler years are the most important period for any child's emotional and psychological development. Parents naturally want to do what's best for their kids, but they often struggle to know what that is, especially when dealing with the big "battlegrounds" of sleep, feeding, and managing aggression. The latest scientific research indicates that it is through a strong and stable sense of connection to their parents that children learn how to regulate their emotions, master social skills, and develop a sense of identity. Unfortunately, many of the currently accepted parenting practices and traditional attitudes disrupt healthy connection rather than foster it, leading to behavioral issues and emotional problems that can last into adulthood. Dr. Lapointe helps parents to understand how mindful and conscious parenting can help them to avoid passing unhealthy patterns down from one generation to the next. Rooted in compassion and understanding, Parenting Right From the Start shows parents how to build a firm, caring presence in the early years that a child can lean into for a lifetime.

Full-scale media campaign in the US and Canada, with a budget of $30,000 Outreach to bloggers and online influencers The author has cultivated a robust online presence and following, with: 550 Instagram followers 5K Facebook followers 870 Twitter followers 4,200 monthly website visits 3,630 email list subscribers Lapointe has employed two in-house content marketing specialists to create content around the book's themes and has already started promoting them to her followers. A detailed editorial calendar is in place for the months leading up to and following publication. Streaming video series: The author is a featured expert on ParentTV, an Australian-based parenting "show" of short informational videos for parents, with 12 episodes already completed and more to come. The author is an active blogger and contributor to parenting portals such as HuffPost Parents, PBSParents, and EcoParent. "Thunderclap" social media campaign to drive word of mouth buzz Goodreads giveaway Free ebook edition promotion to drive pre-sales of the print edition 1/6 page ad in Publishers Weekly

About the Author
Dr. Vanessa Lapointe is the author of the bestselling Discipline Without Damage. A registered psychologist, she is also the founder of The Wishing Star Lapointe Developmental Clinic. She has supported families and children for more than fifteen years and is a sought-after lecturer. She lives in Vancouver, Canada, with her two sons.


Book Information
ISBN 9781928055389
Author Vanessa Lapointe
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint LifeTree Media Ltd
Publisher Greenleaf Book Group LLC