Parenting is a huge part of any person’s life, especially when it comes to becoming a new parent of an infant. For this paper, I decided to review the book “The Happiest Baby on the Block” by Harvey Karp. Summary The book “The Happiest Baby on the Block” first talks about the 4th trimester. Karp describes the 4th trimester by saying that new born babies are more like a fetus than they are an actual baby. It talks about how babies are not really ready to come out after 9 months, however, if they didn’t, they would not have enough room to make it out if they stayed in for another 3 months. The book also talks about colic. Colic is when a baby cries for hours at a time, and a lot of times, the parents do not understand why. Karp talks about ways …show more content…
He also uses testimonials from real life parents and discusses their concerns and the best ways to deal with them. Not only that, but he is a parent, so he also has previous experience with the practices in this book. Almost half of the book is made up of testimonials, so he has a lot of knowledge and understanding on the topic. Also, Karp understands that the techniques and information provided in the book may not work for everyone, and throughout the book he explains that it takes practice, so it’s important to be patient and let you baby take the lead. Overall, it is great that he shares the experiences of his patients to really help the reader to relate on more of an unprofessional level. Argument I agree with Karp for the most part. With any parenting book, it’s important to keep in mind that not everything works for everyone, and it is best to understand that there are many trial and error things that one can always try. I feel as though he could have made his point in an easier and quicker way, but it does have a lot of good, relevant information. To me, the book was a little redundant. All the information could have been covered in a shorter about of writing; however I do like that he has several reminders and tips throughout the book for those who are reading it that may be new …show more content…
I do feel as though the book does line-up fairly well with our course content. I have found a lot of similarities with this book and the second chapter in “Nurture Shock”. This content lines-up because the whole book is about how to get your baby to sleep longer. The second chapter in “Nurture Shock” is about losing an hour of sleep. Therefore, they are both about how sleep can really affect a person in the long run. For instance, in “The Happiest Baby on the Block”, it states that “we should never brag that we are sleeping like a baby” (Karp, 2002, pg. 212). As we all know, babies sleep on and off all day long. As a parent, we are not able to necessarily go by that same schedule and sleep when the baby sleeps. Not only that, but when an infant is fussy, they lose sleep, as well because they are not able to calm themselves down. In “Nurture Shock”, it states that losing even an hour of sleep can do a lot of harm to the body. Not only do babies need sleep, but adults do too. “Nurture Shock” says, “The surprise is not merely that sleep matters, but how much it matters” (Bronson & Merryman, 2009, pg. 31). With that being said, the amount of sleep that humans get each night does a great deal on our development. That’s why the 5 S’s from this parenting book is important because they are designed to help you and your baby sleep better and longer. This content goes hand in hand with one
The biggest type thing that I picked up on in this book was neglect to the children. The definition of child
The method is called the five s’s which consist of the following; swaddling, side/stomach position, shush, swing, and sucking. These five steps make the baby feel like he/she is still in the mother’s womb. When babies are born they are not actually ready for the world, and should still be in the mother’s womb for a fourth trimester. The fourth trimester is from the age of birth, to eight teen months. Since we know that this is not possible, the babies first few months are known as the fourth trimester. During this time your baby is fully dependent on you, it is ok to constantly be there for them when they are crying. This helps the trust you and other caregivers. During this fourth trimester stage is when your baby will either learn to trust or mistrust you, it is crucial to teach your baby to trust you. This book will teach you how to help your baby trust you if you have a fussy baby using the five s’s method.
W. S. Ross once said “The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world.” As simple as this quip may sound, its complex implications are amplified through the life of every person born since the beginning of humanity. What attribute makes a mother such an extraordinary influence over her young? One such attribute is the ability to nurture. Beyond the normal challenges of cooking, cleaning, schooling, singing, feeding, and changing is the motivation by which such sacrifices are made possible. One cannot raise a child without mutual respect. Emotion and anxiety must drive her instincts. Her ability to foster is only heightened by minute personal imperfections and overwhelming responsibility that lead to a lack of confidence. Yet the prevailing characteristic that separates a ‘birth giver’ from a ‘mother’ is the unconditional, undying, and at times underestimated love for her child. To be a mother in the purest sense, she must embrace this notion of nurture.
I found the audio examples of various families provided to be quite intriguing and surprising. These parents were getting mad at their children for ridiculous reasons. It was alarming to hear how impatient the parents could be, but of course I understand how stressful life can be and how sometimes any little thing can set you off. It was interesting to see all the similarities within the examples and how at times most parents use corporal punishment for immediate compliance instead of using it to teach a lesson.
The concept of infant-mother attachment is as important to the child as the birth itself. The effect this relationship has on a child shall affect that child for its entire life. A secure attachment to the mother or a primary caregiver is imperative for a child’s development. Ainsworth’s study shows that a mother is responsive to her infant’s behavioral cues which will develop into a strong infant-mother attachment. This will result in a child who can easily, without stress, be separated from his mother and without any anxiety. Of course the study shows a child with a weak infant-mother relationship will lead to mistrust, anxiety, and will never really be that close with the mother. Without the right help, this child may harbor these ill feelings for life.
... It made me really analyze how I react to a child who is acting out. The suggestions that Greene gives parents to apply in their household will work for every child. When something works for everyone and can be relevant for everyone, then it should be considered valuable. Rather than tell the parents to punish their children and give consequences, he gives parents the tools to teach their children how to learn how to process and react properly. He lets parents know that it is not an easy process, and might even mean a change in their own ways of communicating and reacting. The Explosive Child is a must read for any parent or teacher.
Some of the greatest milestones in life are graduating from college and getting a first job. However, no matter how challenging those activities are, many people believe the hardest job in life is being a parent and bringing up children. While child rearing is difficult, many also believe it is the most wonderful thing in their life also. Child rearing also has us question ourselves: "Am I raising them correctly?" "Should it be this stressful?" "Should I raise my child like my parents raised me?" "Should I ignore parenting advice I receive?" Diana Baumrind, a clinical and development psychologist, researched parenting styles. Her research can help answer many of these questions as well as define authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and uninvolved parenting, and the pros and cons of each style.
Many children with one parent don’t receive the accurate child care that they deserve because a single parent, can’t afford to pay child care by themselves. (Newman et al. 40). Child care is expensive but is very important for children, espcecially at a young age. Millions of children are in child care that isn’t actually giving the positive results, but also damaging them because parents can’t afford quality child care (Newman et al. 46). With poor quality child care, these children are more ...
Parenting isn’t easy. It’s a fact of life. Society offers many different types of approaches to childbearing. Some specific ways include an authoritative style, a neglectful style, a permissive style, the list goes on and on. However, as a parent, it’s often hard to tell hard to which method is the most effective and beneficial to a child. Nowadays and more than ever, people are finding that some parents may perhaps be getting too involved. The overprotective and controlling parenting style that many today are turning to, though it may seem harmless, has many negative impacts that affect a child’s life.
Having a child can be the happiest moment of a person’s life. A sweet little baby usually gives new parents tremendous joy. That joy can be accompanied with anxiety about the baby and the responsibility the new parents are faced with. The anxiety, in most cases, fades and joy is what remains. For some new mothers, however, the joy is replaced with a condition known as postpartum depression. “Postpartum depression is a serious disorder that until recently was not discussed in public…Women did not recognize their symptoms as those of depression, nor did they discuss their thoughts and fears regarding their symptoms” (Wolf, 2010). As such, postpartum depression is now recognized as a disorder harmful to both mother and infant, but, with early detection, is highly treatable with the use of psychotherapy, antidepressants, breastfeeding, and other natural remedies, including exercise.
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Successful parenting may be judged by many different standards. Raising a child to be a respectful, mature, and independent adult requires a great deal of effort. There are several parenting styles, and not all lead a child to reaching their full potential. Overpowering sternness leads may lead to a rebellious child, while passive parenting may lead children to inept for the challenges of adulthood. Parenting requires more than teaching children submissiveness, or building of self-importance. Children learn best from a role model who is admirable. Parenting is a great opportunity to set the course of one’s entire life in the right direction.
There are many different areas to consider when preparing for and having a newborn. Whether the pregnancy was planned or unplanned or the couple is married or not, a newborn baby brings new responsibilities. Having a baby also forces people to make adjustments both financially and within the family. Parents also express concerns and expectations when having a newborn comma especially when it is their first; including what roles each parent and family member should play, how much confidence they have in their parenting skills, and how much financial strain would be placed on the family once the newborn has arrived. The newest issue in today’s society is the fact that many women are delaying childbirth and having more children in their later years of life.
To support the emotional and physical health of these families, nurses provide interventions that assist them through the nine tasks of family development. For Danny and Mark, lack of sleep, lack of time, social isolation, and fatigue impacts their relationship and emotional state. To help mitigate the effects of stress, the nurse educates them on activities to reduce stress and finds ways to maximize their schedule to provide opportunities to participate in those activities. .The nurse also helps Danny and Mark by suggesting and/or finding resources to help with childcare which will provide time for them to spend with each other and with friends. Supporting the emotional health of families with newborns influences positive parent-child relationships and decreases infant maltreatment, family conflicts and negative outcomes (Goldberg & Smith,
Ramona T. Mercer is the theorist credited for developing the theory of Maternal Role Attainment, which is also known as the theory of Becoming a Mother. “Maternal role attainment is an interactional and developmental process occurring over time in which a mother becomes attached to her infant, acquires competence in the caretaking tasks involved in the role, and expresses pleasure and gratification in the role (Tomey & Alligood, 2006, p. 608). Mercer’s career has been primarily focused in pediatrics, obstetrics, and maternal-child nursing. Mercer’s greatest accolades have been based on her extensive research on the topic of maternal role and development (Tomey & Alligood, 2006, p. 605).