Judy Dunn (2)

This is a well written and compelling presentation of a comprehensive analysis of the life of children in the UK in 2007 / 2008 carried out by a panel with a wide range of experience in child development issues. Based on a combination of original research and the output of a wide range of other studies into healthy child development, this report speaks with a significant level of authority. The recommendations it makes for improving the life experiences of our children are practical and specific. These recommendations are presented throughout the book, focussing on different areas of life. They are also restated at the end, grouped by who needs to take responsibility for delivering them. I found this to be particularly helpful.
The report concludes by suggesting that all the recommendations are founded on three words: love, respect and evidence. Not a bad place to start, I reckon.… (meer)

The subtitle is What to expect, how to cope and how to enjoy your growing family. This was a great resource, but I wish I had read it while I was still pregnant. It has sections on your second pregnancy and how it may or will be different from your first. It also has pointers on preparing for the arrival, what it will be like at the hospital and if and how you may want to bring your firstborn to see the baby. Then it talks about when you come home and the first three weeks with two children. Then in goes on about the first year and the growing relationship between siblings. It explains common reactions from your first to your second child and how to deal with them. Also how their relationship will continue to grow and most importantly, that how your firstborn reacts early on doesn't necessarily have anything to do with their relationship later on.

There is also a section on conflict and rivalry and siblings' individuality. There is also one chapter for those who's second pregnancy is twins.

The sections that covered what I already went through described perfectly what happened and the ones that I've yet to go through (when the second born is older) had great info and ideas on what to expect and what to do to help their relationship grow.

Recommended for all second time parents.
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