How to Achieve Joyful and Confident Parenting : Give Your Baby and Child the Best Start

by Shore, Penny A.; Leach, Penelope; Sears, William; Sears, Martha; Weininger, Oto; International Advisory Council on Parenting

• ISBN13: 9781896833132
• ISBN10: 1896833136
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Parent Smart Books

Summary

Case studies, parenting tips, points to remember sidebars, and an easy-to-use format are featured in this handbook for new parents seeking critical information. Full-color illustrations.

Table of Contents

Introduction	9	(2)
Meeting Your Newborn	11	(6)
Baby Bonding	13	(1)
Newborn Basics	14	(3)
From Couple to Family	17	(6)
Avoiding Some Parenting Pitfalls	19	(2)
Redefining Yourself	21	(2)
The Parenting Team	23	(13)
It Takes a Village to Raise a Child	23	(1)
You and Your Partner	24	(3)
Mom Needs Care Too	27	(4)
Dad's Role	31	(2)
Grandparents'Role	33	(3)
If You Are a Single Parent	36	(7)
Getting the Support You Need	38	(1)
Helping Your Child Cope	38	(5)
The Foundation of Joyful and Confident Parenting	43	(8)
Parenting Skills Can Be Learned	46	(1)
Your Parenting Style	46	(2)
Ten Ways to Build a Healthy Parent-Child Relationship	48	(2)
A Lifelong Relationship	50	(1)
Taking Stock	51	(11)
Lifelong Learning	52	(1)
Looking Back	53	(1)
How Were You Raised?	54	(8)
Making Your Home Child-Friendly	62	(11)
Safety in the Home	63	(4)
Equipment Safety	67	(3)
Most Common Accidents	70	(3)
Child Care Issues	73	(6)
Choosing Child Care	73	(6)
Special Situations	79	(5)
Parenting Children with Special Needs	79	(3)
Parents of Multiples	82	(1)
Finding a Support Group	83	(1)
Parenting Myths & Stereotypes	84	(8)
Summing Up	92	(17)
Index	109