The researchers say that it is normal for babies and young children to not sleep through the night, and their crying is a sign of distress. Although controlled crying may teach children to stop crying, it may also teach them not to seek help when they are upset.
Australian Association for Infant Mental Health October, 2003 (PDF)
If you are considering using this technique to help control your child"s crying, reviewing this article is highly recommended as many of the researchers’ concerns seem appropriate.
Leaving a crying child unattended seems to go against the natural instincts of childcare. Attachment Parenting: Instinctive Care for Your Baby and Young Child, an outstanding book that I highly recommend, explains the importance of adopting an instinctive style in caring for your newborn, including valuable aspects such as breastfeeding. The book also delves into the topic of how being a responsive parent and following your natural instincts can enhance your child’s well-being.
Naturally, what you do before your child is born will also play a major role in his or her future health. Eating a nutritious diet with plenty of omega-3 from fish oil is one of the most important things a pregnant woman can do to have a healthy-term baby with high intelligence levels. The omega-3 from fish oil radically reduces the risk of miscarriage and will protect the baby from brain injuries such as autism, pervasive developmental delay and ADHD.
When choosing your fish oil or cod liver oil, it is important to remember that not all brands are the same. Especially in the case of pregnancy, you will want to be sure the oil has been purified of mercury and other potential toxins. In my research--and in my clinical experience with patients--I have found that:
Carlson’s is likely not the only brand in the world of such high quality, but up to this point it is the only one of such quality that I can recommend, so I now carry Carlson"s fish oil and cod liver oil on Mercola.com; you can also check your local health food store to see if they carry it.
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