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The Association between Use of Infant Parenting Books That Promote Strict Routines, and Maternal Depression, Self-Efficacy, and Parenting Confidence
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Harries, V.; Brown, A. – Early Child Development and Care, 2019
The transition to motherhood can be challenging. The baby book market has taken advantage of this, publishing a range of books that suggest adopting strict routines for infant sleep, feeding, and general care. Despite their multi-million sales, their impact has not been established. The aim of this study was to explore the maternal experience of…
Descriptors: Parent Materials, Child Rearing, Parenting Styles, Mothers
For Parents Particularly: Between the Cereal and the Potato Chips.
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O'Brien, Shirley J. – Childhood Education, 1992
Discusses how parents can discipline their children successfully. Distinguishes between punishment, permissiveness, and discipline. Provides parents with guidelines on positive steps in disciplining their children with practices that are appropriate to the child's age and developmental level, especially infants, toddlers, and preschool children.…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Child Rearing, Discipline, Family Environment
"Dancing" with Your Baby Means Sometimes Leading, Sometimes Following. Dr. Alice Sterling Honig Talks with Parents.
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Honig, Alice Sterling – Dimensions of Early Childhood, 1992
Explains how parents can be their baby's partners in the "dance of development" by understanding the milestones, windows, and prerequisites of child development; by giving their baby the power and treasure of language; and by teaching their baby about kindness and beauty. (BB)
Descriptors: Altruism, Attachment Behavior, Caregiver Speech, Developmental Stages