The Journey to Parenthood: Myths, Reality And What Really Matters - Softcover

Barnes, Diana Lynn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1846190142 ISBN 13: 9781846190148

Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

Diana Lynn Barnes, Psychotherapist specializing in pregnancy and birth issues, past president of Postpartum Support International, Los Angeles, Usa and Leigh Balber, Tv producer and journalist specializing in baby, child, and family matters, New York, Usa "The Journey to Parenthood is the antidote to this culture's insanity about preparing for parenthood. In these pages, you will learn that there is no such thing as the 'perfect parent,' and that when parents follow their instincts, they are probably doing the best thing possible to be good parents, and to raise intelligent and happy babies. You will also learn that getting ready to become a motheror father is about contemplating what kind of parent one would like to be. It is about considering how parenthood might affect one's career, marriage and priorities, even one's day-to-day routine. Childhood is about making discoveries. So too is the journey to parenthood." Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff - authors of Einstein Never Used Flash Cards: how our children really learn. . .

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About the Author

Diana Lynn Barnes, Psy.D., MFT, an internationally recognized expert in the field of perinatal mood disorders, is a psychotherapist who has been writing and speaking on family issues and women’s mental health for over 20 years. She is the author of Celebrity Parenting: famous parents share personal stories and the creator/producer of The Parent Profile, a CBS nationally syndicated radio feature. In addition to her private practice, she teaches Family Studies and Child Development at Los Angeles Valley College and Pierce College. The past president of Postpartum Support International, Diana created and teaches a monthly seminar for expectant parents called Transition to Parenthood. She lives in Los Angeles with her son and daughter. Leigh G. Balber is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in Child magazine, American Baby magazine and on BabyZone.com. She spent a decade in television news, writing and producing for CBS News, CNBC TV and Court TV. She lives in New York City with her husband and daughter.

Edition details

• Publisher: Radcliffe Publishing
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1846190142
• ISBN 13: 9781846190148
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 158