Steven P. Shelov > Quotes

“One hour of quality time is worth more than a day of being in the same house but in different rooms.”
― Steven P. Shelov, Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth To Age 5

“Setting a good example for your child means being responsible, loving, and consistent not only with her but with all members of the family.”
― Steven P. Shelov, Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth To Age 5

“You are not obligated to believe everything you hear or read. In fact, one of the purposes of educating yourself is to protect your child from advice that does not fit your family.”
― Steven P. Shelov, Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth To Age 5

“Sample One-Day Menu for Your Eight- to Twelve-Month-Old”
― Steven P. Shelov, Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth To Age 5

“Values and Traditions. Regardless of whether you actively try to pass on your values and beliefs to your baby, she is bound to absorb some of them just by living with you. She’ll notice how disciplined you are in your work, how deeply you hold your beliefs, and whether you practice what you preach.”
― Steven P. Shelov, Your Baby's First Year

“Sample One-Day Menu for Your Eight- to Twelve-Month-Old 1 cup = 8 ounces (240 ml) 4 ounces = 120 ml 6 ounces = 180 ml BREAKFAST ¼–½ cup cereal, or mashed or scrambled egg ¼–½ cup fruit, diced (if your child is self-feeding) 4–6 ounces breast milk or formula SNACK 4–6 ounces breast milk, formula, or water ¼ cup diced cheese or cooked vegetables LUNCH ¼–½ cup yogurt or cottage cheese or meat ¼–½ cup yellow or orange vegetables 4–6 ounces breast milk SNACK 1 whole-grain cracker or teething biscuit ¼ cup yogurt or diced (if child is self-feeding) fruit water DINNER ¼ cup diced poultry, meat, or tofu ¼–½ cup green vegetables ¼ cup whole-grain pasta, rice, or potato ¼ cup diced or mashed fruit 4–6 ounces breast milk/formula BEFORE BEDTIME 6–8 ounces breast milk, formula, or water (If breast milk, follow with water or brush teeth afterward.)”
― Steven P. Shelov, Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth To Age 5

“Setting aside time and energy for your own work or hobbies teaches your child that you value certain skills and interests and are willing to pursue them.”
― Steven P. Shelov, Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth To Age 5

“Still other things are learned by watching—sometimes just watching you, sometimes watching other children or adults.”
― Steven P. Shelov, Your Baby's First Year

“The first and most important “immunization” is starting to breastfeed your baby as soon as possible after the baby is born.”
― Steven P. Shelov, Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth To Age 5

“Secure Surroundings. You naturally want to give your baby a safe, comfortable home. This means more than a warm place to sleep and a collection of toys. As important as it is to provide shelter that is physically safe and secure, it is even more important to create a home that is emotionally secure with a minimum of stress and a maximum of consistency and love. Your child can sense problems between other family members and may be very troubled by them, so it’s important that all family problems, even minor conflicts, be dealt with directly and resolved as quickly as possible through cooperation.”
― Steven P. Shelov, Your Baby's First Year