Resources http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/resources/ en-us copyright 08 Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:09:16 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Continuum Concept Continuum Conceptwww.continuum-concept.org

The aim of the Continuum Concept, shaped by Jean Leidloff, is to raise well-integrated children who have strong self-preservation instincts and the ability to peacefully discern and articulate their needs. Leidloff observed the peaceful ways of the children while living with Stone Age Indians in South America, and has enlightened us with an alternative to the Western way of raising children through discipline, doting and parental absence in the guise of child independence. Leidloff advises keeping your child on your body at all times during the infant stages, including sleeping with your children, allowing them to have their own experiences through self-exploration, and not reacting adversely to your child's actions, but instead remaining neutral.

]]> http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/resources/2007/02/continuum-concept.html http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/resources/2007/02/continuum-concept.html Continuum Concept Fri, 16 Feb 2007 12:09:16 +0000 Attachment Parenting Peaceful Parenting for a Peaceful WorldAttachment Parenting

www.attachmentparenting.org

Attachment Parenting is a philosophy based on the practice of nurturing parenting methods that create strong emotional bonds, also known as 'secure attachment', between the infant and parent(s). This style of parenting encourages responsiveness to the infant or child's emotional needs, and develops trust that their emotional needs will be met. As a result, this strong attachment helps the child develop secure, empathic, peaceful, and enduring relationships.


]]> http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/resources/2007/02/attachment-parenting.html http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/resources/2007/02/attachment-parenting.html Attachment Parenting Fri, 16 Feb 2007 11:30:00 +0000 Cord Blood Registry A Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity - Only at Birth

www.cordblood.com

Cord Blood RegistryThis web site has a tremendous amount of information about cord blood stem cells, why they are important to our body's defenses, how they are collected, when they are frozen and how and when they can be used in the future to correct potential problems. The cord blood is extracted from the umbilical cord and placenta just after delivery, preferably while the cord is still pulsing. The cord blood contains special stem cells, building blocks of the blood and immune system and are genetically unique to each family. Collecting and freezing your newborn's cord blood is a kind of safeguard and can potentially save his or her life one day. Siblings have up to 50 % chance of being able to use the stem cells as well.

]]> http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/resources/2007/02/cord-blood-registry.html http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/resources/2007/02/cord-blood-registry.html Cord Blood Registry Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:23:37 +0000 Positive Discipline by Jane Nelson www.empoweringpeople.com and www.positivediscipline.com

Positive DisciplineJane Nelsen wishes to change our perception of discipline to a more positive, affirming way of interacting with our children (or students - she does a lot of classroom training too). Rather than punishing a child for doing 'bad', it's the parent's responsibility to realize the deeper reason for the child's 'mis' behavior and communicate with the child as an equal. She also emphasizes fostering a connection between the child, their family and their community, giving younger members a voice to have meaningful input so they feel useful and develop a sense of belonging. This concept picks up where the Continuum Concept leaves off, around age two.

]]> http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/resources/2007/02/positive-discipline-by-jane-ne.html http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/resources/2007/02/positive-discipline-by-jane-ne.html Positive Discipline Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:20:27 +0000 Sign with Your Baby Sign with Your Babywww.sign2me.com

This expansive website details the importance of allowing your infant early communication through sign language. Children can begin signing as early as 6-7 months, and through using physical gesticulations they learn to integrate audio, visual and kinesthetic learning. In addition, Joseph Garcia states that sign language provides a multitude of benefits, including "... reduced frustration for parent and child, a stronger parent-child bond, and accelerated verbal-language development."

Research has shown that when you sign with your baby before verbal language begins your
child will:

  • Be less frustrated
  • Actually speak earlier
  • Have a higher IQ
  • Develop a larger vocabulary
  • Show enhanced self-esteem
  • Become a better reader
]]> http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/resources/2007/02/sign-with-your-baby.html http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/resources/2007/02/sign-with-your-baby.html Baby Sign Language Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:01:17 +0000 Elimination Communication Informational web sites:
www.timl.com/tt/

chat group/forum:
www.egroups.com/group/eliminationcommunication

Elimination CommunicationThis concept advocates that diapers are not necessary in raising infants, and helps to tune parents in to their child's intuitive signals when they need to eliminate. A normal, healthy infant is indeed aware of their bodily function of elimination and can learn to communicate from infancy so parents can respond. By using diapers, we condition and thereby train our babies to go in them. Later the child must unlearn this training. This can be confusing and a traumatic experience for the child.

]]> http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/resources/2007/02/elimination-communication.html http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/resources/2007/02/elimination-communication.html Elimination Communication Thu, 15 Feb 2007 19:29:31 +0000