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Positive Parenting Resources
By Brandon Garrison

Most of us learn our parenting skills from the way we were raised. Our observations about our own parents manifest themselves once we become parents. Often times, this can have devastating effects on our lives and the lives of our children, especially if we were brought up in less than ideal conditions.

Loving your baby and being excited about parenthood is the very best thing you can do every day. But some times, you really need to know what to expect, so that you can be a better prepared parent. Hospitals and doctor’s offices will give you free magazines or pamphlets with guidelines. You will also find helpful books in stores or the library.

Remember that once the child is born, it is being stimulated and is growing because of your love and affection and the environment you create for it.  Babies learn from the way you handle them, your facial expression, and your tone of voice. They learn about both you and the world by seeing, hearing and feeling. Your baby will communicate needs for comfort and for food through movement, expression, and voice.

Infants are stimulated by brightly colored wall hangings, mobiles, mirrors, light, and the smells and sounds around them. They enjoy the sounds of tinkling chimes, softly played music, your own singing and humming, and even the simple noises of clocks. They also enjoy massage, changes in body position, cuddling and being rocked.

Get on the floor and play with baby. This lets baby know you love him/her. It also provides a sense of security which is very important.

And, make no mistake about it, your baby will cry! All babies have cries that mean “I’m hungry” ;”I hurt”; “I’m scared” or “change my diaper”. You will notice the differences as you spend time with them.

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