Babies are born with the skills and desire to tell parents what they need. In this short book, experienced moms (who happen to be experts) help new parents understand why babies behave the way they do and share tips to help parents cope with the ups and downs of this exciting time of life. In simple concise language (best for tired parents), the university-based authors describe what scientists have learned about how babies communicate, why babies cry, and how babies’ sleep patterns change as they grow older.