As research increasingly points to the unparalleled influence of the first 1000 days of life, from conception to two years of age, in determining the baby's life trajectory, the need for high quality early parenting education delivered by knowledgeable professionals becomes ever more apparent.

"This is a book which is long overdue. It is a must-have resource for anyone involved in teaching/facilitating transition to parenting. Written by one of the leading world experts in the field, it serves as both a guide for practice and an academic text with an up-to-date evidence base that addresses a range of different needs in parental terms." - Lorna Davies, Ara Institute of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand