Tips for bringing up baby: Here's something interesting for you to think about and decide whether or not it suits the way you envision a positive environment shaping your baby's personality. Think about the words "yes and no." For example, how many things does your baby do in a half hour that you say yes to or where you say an emphatic no. Which helps the baby in terms of shaping the personality? You are really a sculpter, you know. How about trying the yes approach?When the toy your baby dropped over the crib down onto the floor for the third or fourth time, do you pick it up and put it back in the crib or do you scowl and mutter to yourself in exasperation? Or do you try something else, a cuddle, a little song, or have a little chat, and forget the toy for the moment. You change the agenda. There is no battle of wills. even with a baby it happens. With the cuddle , the song, the chat, you have a happy smiling baby, ne who feels loved and secure. Not a bad start to baby's day. and you'll feel better too. And if you persist in this approach what happens when you have to say no? Try it for a few days. You might see that when you do have to gently shake your head and say, no, no, no, to baby blowing bubbles with the cereal, baby will look at you quizzically or thoughtfully and swallow at least one mouthful of cereal before you try the banana or change the subject altogether, pop him or her into the stroller and go for a walk. You are laying the foundation for a positive relationship with your soon to be toddler.
|
|