About the AuthorThe European ?child raising bibles? that have been passed down the last three decades from family to family were written by Swedish international best-selling parenting book author Anna Wahlgren. Her books give us sage European advice and methods that work. These books are full of easy and practical ways to get a baby as young as four-months-old to sleep through the night as well as give us a glimpse at tried and true European practices for raising children.
When it comes to child rearing Anna Wahlgren is the go to lady for practical advice! She is an European mother of nine children and sixteen grandchildren, so she is sure to have methods that work! She has published two new books, “For the love of Children,” and, “A Good Night’s Sleep.” These books are full of tried and true ways to raising children, and simple but effective ways to gently get your baby to sleep!
Attention New Yorkers:
Anna is promoting these fabulous must have books, and holding demonstrations in two event locations. One in Brooklyn, NY April 20th at IKEA at noon, and the other at the Brooklyn Library on April 24th from 10:30-noon. So if you’re in the near by NY area please stop in!
Today Anna is going to share with us some wonderful tips from both of her new books!
“For the Love of Children,” advice on introducing a sibling:
A sister or brother is a life’s asset comparable to nothing. Someone of your own generation is there who shares your background, biological origin and basic experiences in life.
No love is as strong and lifelong as the love between two siblings who are close to each other. As a parent your main task is to prepare your child in the very best way for a life without you. One of the best ways to do that is to give your child a sibling.
- Make it clear to the older siblings that ?we belong together? and ?we need each other.? We all count on each other and we wouldn?t manage as well without each other.
- The more clearly and reliably the belonging is confirmed among family members, the more strong and intense they will experience their togetherness, and the more positive their community will be.
- During your pregnancy, when your child asks you questions about the baby and its arrival, answer the questions but don?t expound on things the child doesn?t seem curious about. Your goal is to provide guidance.
- When you are introducing the baby to its older siblings, do so in a quiet environment. This is a sacred moment and nothing should disturb it. This is the time for the child to touch and examine the new baby and become familiar with the baby.
- If you have recently had your second child, you might not always be able to call on another adult to help you with your first. Necessity is the mother of invention, and inventiveness (along with a certain knack for bribery) is a quality that you will definitely need. Sometimes the older child will have to wait, and sometimes the baby will. You will learn to tend to the baby’s needs and the needs of your older child simultaneously. Your arms will extend, and you will grow an eye in the back of your head.
It is important to try to rise above the chaos, stand by your older child and maintain your bond. It should be emphasized that the whole flock should be looking after the new arrival.
I know a lot of our readers are pregnant with their second or have recently had their second child, this is amazing advice for them!
“A Good Nights Sleep”
TIPS FOR HOW TO HELP YOUR BABY SLEEP THROUGH THE NIGHT
Be the parent/leader. Establish routine with fixed times.
1. Make sure the baby is fed. If not, hunger will set in and you will be awakened.
2. Place the baby on its tummy with its “shell” upward to prevent danger.
3. Gently and steadily “buff” the baby’s bottom to convey calmness.
4. Sing or hum the bedtime jingle.
Avoid the permanent crisis mode. If you are upset, nervous, scared, your baby will be too.
1. Stick to the routine.
2. Don’t pick up the baby.
3. Calm him or her where she is lying.
4. Convey reassurance of safety and security.
New Yorkers, please don’t forget to stop by Anna’s events on April 20th @noon, and April 24th from 10:30-noon!
Buy It! You can buy Anna Wahlgren’s two new books “For the Love of Children,” and “A Good Night’s Sleep,” @Amazon.
I did not receive any form of compensation for this post. Opinions expressed are mt own.
