When my children began stepping into parenthood, the first thing I did was hit the books. I had lots of anecdotal and practical experience as a mother of four, but now a new generation was coming into the family. Had I done a good job as a mother? How much had things changed in twenty years? Were parents still relying on Dr. Spock?
In my search for answers Dr. Harvey Karp, who wrote both "The Happiest Baby on the Block" and the Happiest Toddler on the Block" seemed to pop off the shelf and find me. He became my new best friend in this new phase of babies and as I was about to become a grandmother, I wanted to be sure that I was going to be as thoughtful and caring as a grandmother could possibly be for her children.
I cared for both of my grandsons in the first year of their lives, an experience which will stay with me forever, and thanks to Dr. Karp, the experience was even more enjoyable.
I was so glad I had read Dr. Karp and all of his wonderful words of wisdom regarding babies.
Recently, I was honored to have been contacted by Dr. Karp's assistant, Shaena Cushman in California, who informed me that Dr. Karp had read my column on colic and wanted to share through his research that he had found a cure for colic. In turn, the video link at the top of the blog was a recommended method for parents to use if a baby needed calming. When a baby is crying it can be a very stressful time for parents and caregivers.
Watching the video just reaffirms how well the 5 Ss work. To find out more about the 5 Ss – swaddle, side/stomach position, shushing, swinging, sucking go to www.happiestbaby.com.
Our children are our most precious resource!
Good Luck!! Good Parenting!!
Bon :)
In my search for answers Dr. Harvey Karp, who wrote both "The Happiest Baby on the Block" and the Happiest Toddler on the Block" seemed to pop off the shelf and find me. He became my new best friend in this new phase of babies and as I was about to become a grandmother, I wanted to be sure that I was going to be as thoughtful and caring as a grandmother could possibly be for her children.
I cared for both of my grandsons in the first year of their lives, an experience which will stay with me forever, and thanks to Dr. Karp, the experience was even more enjoyable.
I was so glad I had read Dr. Karp and all of his wonderful words of wisdom regarding babies.
Recently, I was honored to have been contacted by Dr. Karp's assistant, Shaena Cushman in California, who informed me that Dr. Karp had read my column on colic and wanted to share through his research that he had found a cure for colic. In turn, the video link at the top of the blog was a recommended method for parents to use if a baby needed calming. When a baby is crying it can be a very stressful time for parents and caregivers.
Watching the video just reaffirms how well the 5 Ss work. To find out more about the 5 Ss – swaddle, side/stomach position, shushing, swinging, sucking go to www.happiestbaby.com.
Our children are our most precious resource!
Good Luck!! Good Parenting!!
Bon :)
