How to Raise a Child with a High EQ vs What to expect the first year

Both "What to expect the first year" by Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg, Sandee E. Hathaway and "How to Raise a Child with a High EQ" by Lawrence E. Shapiro, Lawrence Shapiro are popular choices for readers interested in Infants and Child rearing. This comparison helps you decide which to read first — or whether both belong on your list.

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How to Raise a Child with a High EQ

Lawrence E. Shapiro, Lawrence Shapiro

1997

Studies show that emotional intelligence -- the social and emotional skills that make up what we call character -- is more important to your child's success than the cognitive intelligence measured by IQ. And unlike IQ, emotional intelligence can be developed in kids at all stages. Filled with games, checklists and practical parenting techniques, How to Raise a Child with a High EQ will help your child to cope with -- and overcome -- the emotional stress of modern times and the normal problems of growing up.

Published 1997
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What to expect the first year

Heidi Murkoff, Arlene Eisenberg, Sandee E. Hathaway

1989

Now fully revised and updated, this comprehensive and practical month-by-month guide clearly explains everything parents need to know - or might be worrying about - in the first year with a new baby. Featuring special sections on older siblings, travelling with a baby, adopted babies, and specific problems, as well as a first aid guide and charts on monthly growth and development, feeding and sleeping habits, this is the only book on infant care to address both the physical and the emotional needs of the whole family. Covering the most up-to-date knowledge, both medical and developmental, WHAT TO EXPECT THE 1st YEAR is, above all, down-to-earth and reassuring - and an invaluable aid for all parents of new babies.

Published 1989
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is easier to read: What to expect the first year or How to Raise a Child with a High EQ?
Reading difficulty depends on your familiarity with the genre. Check each book's page count and subject matter above, and start with whichever aligns better with books you've enjoyed before.
Can I read What to expect the first year and How to Raise a Child with a High EQ in any order?
Yes — these are standalone works. You don't need to read one before the other unless they're part of the same series.
Which book is better for beginners?
If you're new to this genre, look at the shorter book with broader appeal and start there. You can always come back for the other.

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