http://www.iwantmymum.com/site The progressive parenting site Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:04:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Reviewed by Roxwood Title: Protecting the Gift, Keeping Children and Teenagers Safe (and Parents Sane) Authors: Gavin de Becker Publication date: 2000 Price: £6.99 Star rating - 0-5: 5 Buy it/ Bin it: Buy it Introduction: Gavin de Becker is described as the nations (USA) leading expert on predicting violent behaviour. The book is a parents guide to ... http://www.iwantmymum.com/site/articles/protecting-the-gift-keeping-children-safe/164 by Doris LLL leader and iwantmymum.com breastfeeding counsellor - mum of eight. Whilst we often hear health benefits cited as a reason to breastfeed, many supporters are hesitant to discuss bonding; despite sound scientific evidence. This is hardly surprising, because whilst many formula feeding mums can acknowledge their child might have more colds ... http://www.iwantmymum.com/site/articles/feeding-method-bonding/163 This material is © iwantmymum.com as such this document should not be reproduced either online or in print without express permission. What are breasts for? by Charlotte Young, iwantmymum.com Breasts in papers line the shops, Breasts on billboards, skimpy tops, Breasts on beaches out on show, What are breasts for? do you know? I think that ... http://www.iwantmymum.com/site/site/breastfeeding-poemsong-what-are-breasts-for/162 Osteopathy IntroductionI've converted this good information leaflet into a PDF http://www.iwantmymum.com/site/site/an-introduction-to-osteopathy-for-babies-and-children-2/133 "Give women balanced info about BOTH breast and bottle feeding with no hard sell or scare stories. Then respect the decision they make." This is more difficult than it sounds because the argument is not balanced - it IS heavily weighted in favour of breastfeeding. So when you provide research-based information ... http://www.iwantmymum.com/site/articles/formula-feeding/balanced-info-about-both-breast-bottle/145 I thought it might be useful to compile a list of what - in your experiences - babies like to play with at what age. This would be useful not only for us parents but also in buying presents for other children. I have some friends with children that ... http://www.iwantmymum.com/site/site/what-they-like-at-what-age-tips-for-playthings/152 Dr. Maria Montessori was the first female Italian physician. She was deeply interested in child development and educational theory. She based her theories of child education on many years of close observation of children. The first Montessori classroom opened nearly a century ago. Since then, Montessori education has ... http://www.iwantmymum.com/site/articles/what-is-montessori/161 Prompted by a Lancet report, the press told parents that sleeping with a newborn raises its risk of cot death - when nothing could be further from the truth, says Ayala Ochert. This material is © Ayala Ochert and as such this document should not be reproduced either online or in ... http://www.iwantmymum.com/site/articles/sleep-easy-with-your-baby-right-beside-you/160 From the journal of human lacation. Declining breastfeeding rates and the aggressive marketing of breastmilk substitutes has blurred the distinction between breastmilk and formula. Claims that infant formula is safe, economical, easy to use, and nutritionally complete are challenged in this article, the intent of which is to ralse he awareness ... http://www.iwantmymum.com/site/site/breast-and-bottle-differences-information-for-health-professionals/158 Friends may think it's freaky, says Annalisa Barbieri, but why should I stop when it's good for my daughter? This material is © Annalisa Barbieri as such this document should not be reproduced either online or in print without express permission. First Published: Tuesday, 13 November 2007, The Independent In December ... http://www.iwantmymum.com/site/articles/why-i-still-breastfeed-my-four-year-old/159