This article contains some DANGEROUS misinformation. Especially the misinformation about cosleeping.
DrJKHof OK8:33AM November 17, 2011
My O.B. was a young doctor from India. I asked him if giving birth in a tub of water was better for the baby as is was said that it prevented the infant from the "shock" of entering the world. He said, "And who is going to save him from all the rest?"
My pediatrician was a young female doctor from India as well. I was concerned that my four year old had inconsistent eating patterns, and that he wasn't getting proper nutrition. I told her that I coaxed, begged, and tricked him to eat. She said, "Why do you force him to eat? Are YOU always hungry?"
Finally, when I studied psychology in college, we were taught "parenting styles," and what the expected outcomes of these styles would be for the children. My professor said, "The number one job of a parent is to teach the child what the real experiences of the world will be like." In other words, let the child experience and learn for himself while guiding but not constructing a reality that doesn't exist. Tell the truth, let them succeed and fail. That will make for the best outcome for both of you.
Carolyn Kamionkaof FL2:24PM October 21, 2009
The only objection I have to this is that when breastmilk is heated in a microwave, the valuable antibodies can be destroyed. For breastmilk, it is advisable to heat the bottle or bag in a container of hot water.
Denise Chojnackiof WI10:54AM August 04, 2009
The America Association of Pediatrics (aap.org) recommends no more than one to two hours of quality non-violent media (TV, Computer, Video, Video Games) per day for children older than two.
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DrJKH of OK 8:33AM November 17, 2011
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