The New Middle of the Night Book: Answers to Young Parents' Questions When No One Is Around - Softcover

Meld

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0967647002 ISBN 13: 9780967647005

Verlag: MELD, 1847

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Meld's most popular book has been completely revised and expanded - and now speaks to both young moms and dads.

This handy reference guide offers over 165 illustrated pages of clearly written, up-to-the-minute information about parenting during the first two years of life. Over 28 personal planning worksheets and checklists are included.

Topics include:

Preparing for parenthood (Thinking back, looking ahead, new roles, shared parenting plans, communication, support, etc.),

Pregnancy (What to expect, prenatal care, decision-making, getting ready for baby, labor and delivery, birth control plans, etc.),

Newborn care (attachment, infant development, basic newborn care, soothing crying baby, postpartum issues, etc.),

Feeding Baby (All the basics and more for babies six months through toddlerhood.),

Health and Safety (Well baby checkups, preparation for illness, emergencies, working with baby's doctor, childproofing, etc.),

Growth and Development (Parent-child interaction, child development, learning, temperament, security, self-esteem, play and toys, independence, guidance and discipline, literacy, child care, etc.)

The New Middle of the Night Book helps young parents and parents in general build on their strengths and opens the door to leaning more by anticipating their questions and offering encouraging and respectful answers.

The easy to use format makes this a helpful reference for parents as they ponder those middle-of-the-night parenting questions.

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Ann Walker Smalley has been a key participant in developing content and design for MELD's nationally-recognized curricula and publications for young moms, dads, immigrant populations and others. Over the past 10 years, she has written MELD for Growing Families for parents of children 3 and up,Money Matter workbook, Playing to Learn, and numerous facilitators' guides,handouts and brochures. She was Content Director for Parenting Works, a 13-part public television series. In addition to her writing on early childhood and parenting, she is involved in after school and summer programming for children and youth. Ms. Smalley lives in St. Paul,MN with her husband and daughter.

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After the realization sinks in that a baby is on the way, many parents start thinking about the kind of family they want to make for themselves and their child. Thoughts may turn to childhood memories and other past family experiences. Dreams and hopes for the future begin to take on new shape. A good look at the reality of the current situation helps parents make plans to build on strengths and look beyond for additional support and information.

Try writing down your thoughts. Ask family elders to tell you more about your cultural heritage or family history. Find a parent support group to join. Watch other parents caring for and interacting with their children. Do you like what you see? Would you want to be like them as a parent? Take plenty of time to do all this thinking, dreaming and planning. It's the foundation for good decision making and a valuable step in preparing to become someone's dad or mom. After all, loving and caring for your little one will be the most important thing you will ever do.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: MELD
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1847
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0967647002
• ISBN 13: 9780967647005
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar