CALMS A Guide to Soothing Your Baby

by Carrie Contey, Debby Takikawa DC, Fran Collin (Illustrator)

Honest, short, sweet and scientific, CALMS A Guide to Soothing Your Baby offers parents and professionals a new view of babies and a tool kit for creating family harmony and parent-child connection. Written with compassion and insight into the world of new babies and new parents, this book provides the practical tools parents need to help their babies settle when they are upset and to create deep healthy bonds with their children right from the start. The title CALMS is an acronym standing for an indispensable 5-step process which parents can use to maintain composure during the inevitable stresses and strains encountered in the first weeks of parenting after the birth. The secret method is disclosed in Part One. These steps make good sense and good psychology. The novelty and simplicity of CALMS may startle you. Part two of the book provides an overview of the latest research coming out of the field of prenatal and perinatal psychology and offers new insight into early infant development. Three real life examples of how families are using this method are presented in part three. Finally, part four is an addendum chock full of early parenting resources. This book is the "must have reference" for any new parent, parent-to-be or person working with families during the early years of life. It is the perfect gift for your new client welcome bag, and doulas, midwives, nurses and hospitals are already ordering by the hundreds! This essential guide is a great choice for parenting classes and it makes the perfect shower gift. "I received CALMS just after the birth of my fourth baby and the information has proved invaluable to our whole family. We find ourselves applying the techniques not just for our infant, but for our nine, seven and four year-olds as well. It turns out that what babies want is what we all want; compassion, understanding and patience. Every family new or not should have CALMS readily available." Bernadette, mother of four

Genres: Parenting

119 pages, Paperback

First published May 12, 2007

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple, straight forward, non-judgmental parenting advice. Will you execute correctly 100% of the time? No but if you keep showing up with purpose, authentically for your baby you will make a difference in your lives together. This method has given me tools to approach difficult situations with my baby with a framework of support.

[Caitlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a quick read full of great ways to ensure that Baby is feeling their best. I can't wait to try out the CALMS method on my baby.