Xaviera Plas-Plooij
Xaviera Plas-Plooij is the author of "The Wonder Weeks," a popular parenting book that explores infant developmental leaps.
While specific information about the author is limited in the given content, it's clear that Xaviera Plas-Plooij built upon the research of Frans and Hetty, who studied infant development in both chimpanzees and humans.
The book, originally published in Dutch in 1992, is now in its sixth English edition.
Plas-Plooij's work focuses on helping parents understand and navigate their baby's mental growth spurts, offering insights into behavior changes and suggesting activities to support development during each "leap.".
