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Infant Led Care Babies and children know who they are and what they want and feel. They express their feelings immediately and honestly. They feel great when they are part of the conversation, and theiir message is understood. Family dynamics Infant led parenting relies on you listening to and acknowledging your children - and, no, it doesn't mean your children will rule you! On the contrary, infant-led parenting is a wonderful way to develop a loving relationship with your baby or children. Being 'infant-led' requires that you let go of the need to control. Hearing what your child(ren) and other family members communicate - and this includes what you are saying and feeling – is really important for a healthy family where each person is nurtured well. Responsibility Responsibility may be a daunting word for some people, but as parents you have an influence, and with this a responsibility. So while it's important to listen to your baby, and to follow her needs when you can, you also need to take a wider view. It's always helpful to acknowledge each member of the family as an individual, then set realistic boundaries geared to the needs of the entire family. So it is not always appropriate or possible to prioritise your baby above everyone else. Take Sarah as an example. She had been hands on with her baby for weeks and was becoming increasingly tired and grumpy, so it was really difficult for her to be with her baby in a loving and supportive way. In fact, resentment was building up. In this case, Sarah's needs took priority - she needed time out. It was her responsibility, shared with her partner, to allow this to happen - to arrange for someone else to be with their baby and create space for Sarah. This made a lot of difference and when Sarah returned, refreshed, everyone was happier. Developing the skills of setting boundaries and listening is a key element of Babiesknow courses. You’ll learn to try out boundaries and how to keep them appropriate and flexible. The course will also help you tune into your own thoughts and feelings and identify when your boundaries need to be strengthened (for instance, many people say Yes, when it would be more appropriate to say No). We'll also guide you in listening to body language, which is your baby's primary means of communication for over a year. All contents copyright © Babiesknow, 2008. All rights reserved. |
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