Are you a Book Parent? - General Parenting

Jennygirl · 11-14-2007, 02:41 PM

Do you believe everything you read, or do you just look at them and then make your own decision on what to do?

I have that what to expect when expecting the first year and I use it to just see what it says but thats about it...We arent book parents.

~~Bex~~ · 11-14-2007, 02:42 PM

i don't read books on parenting. i follow my heart.

Steph* · 11-14-2007, 02:44 PM

Not at all.

*Crystal* · 11-14-2007, 02:45 PM

The only time Im a book parent is when it comes to eating. My oldest didnt get cereal or any solids until she was 6 months old. Rhyann will be the same. We give all thier shots also. Other than that, Im a baby wearing, cosleeping, non CIO type of mom.

LaneyBug · 11-14-2007, 02:48 PM

I read all of the books when I was pg. Then, we took all of the info and used what we thought applied and not what didn't. Make sense? Informed, but not neurotic.

Amanda · 11-14-2007, 02:53 PM

nope I follow my heart and my mommy instinct. I know I'll know what he needs or my mom will know if I call her

Trey · 11-14-2007, 02:57 PM

I read tons of books when I was preggo and still read tons of books. I am glad I did, because it led me to getting Riley evaluated and getting his speech therapy going. I will never stop educating myself... doesn't mean I have to do it, but in my opinion, there is always something to learn.

Devinn · 11-14-2007, 03:08 PM

I like to read books to get suggestions or as a possible different angle to look at things...but as far as parenting by a certain book or method...no...not at all. God didnt give us instruction manuals for our children...I dont think we were meant to have one.

Now for keeping educated on certain problems that can come up, what to watch for as far as their health, social behavior, speech...things like that......TOTALLY FOR THAT. I dont think enough parents keep themselves educated on how to be proactive on those issues.

Ultimately tho...parental instinct is something that should be relied on.

harrisonsdream · 11-14-2007, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by LaneyBug

I read all of the books when I was pg. Then, we took all of the info and used what we thought applied and not what didn't. Make sense? Informed, but not neurotic.

yep i've read all the books and done all the research so i know what is "average" that way i know if there is a problem developmentally or something similar. however we will follow our instincts.

bettyboop604 · 11-14-2007, 03:21 PM

The best book I have ever read on parenting... Barbara Colorosso "Kids are worth it" helped me to clarify how I felt about certain parenting issues.
She is fabulous and I highly reccomend her. I have heard her speak and it is truly inspirational. She has dealt with everything from toddler issues to teens getting arrested (she worked with high risk youths)
But I am not a "book parent", but I believe in educating myself.

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Jennygirl MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 27,305 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 69%	Are you a Book Parent? Do you believe everything you read, or do you just look at them and then make your own decision on what to do? I have that what to expect when expecting the first year and I use it to just see what it says but thats about it...We arent book parents. __________________ Are you scrappy enough for me

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LaneyBug Community Leader Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 9,244 Blog Entries: 3 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 67%	I read all of the books when I was pg. Then, we took all of the info and used what we thought applied and not what didn't. Make sense? Informed, but not neurotic. __________________

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Amanda MilitarySOS Jewel Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 11,880 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 98%	nope I follow my heart and my mommy instinct. I know I'll know what he needs or my mom will know if I call her __________________ I never thought I'd say this...it is time for me to leave

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bettyboop604 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,683 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 57%	The best book I have ever read on parenting... Barbara Colorosso "Kids are worth it" helped me to clarify how I felt about certain parenting issues. She is fabulous and I highly reccomend her. I have heard her speak and it is truly inspirational. She has dealt with everything from toddler issues to teens getting arrested (she worked with high risk youths) But I am not a "book parent", but I believe in educating myself. __________________ I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying. Oscar Wilde

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11-14-2007, 02:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
~~Bex~~ Banned Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 30,189 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 99%	i don't read books on parenting. i follow my heart.

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Steph* X Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: X Posts: 13,131 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 37%	Not at all.

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Crystal Mrs. Bonney Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lemoore, CA Posts: 10,999 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 62%	The only time Im a book parent is when it comes to eating. My oldest didnt get cereal or any solids until she was 6 months old. Rhyann will be the same. We give all thier shots also. Other than that, Im a baby wearing, cosleeping, non CIO type of mom.

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Trey Account Closed Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 23,647 Classifieds: (3) Activity: 5% Longevity: 72%	I read tons of books when I was preggo and still read tons of books. I am glad I did, because it led me to getting Riley evaluated and getting his speech therapy going. I will never stop educating myself... doesn't mean I have to do it, but in my opinion, there is always something to learn.

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Devinn Account Closed Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 7,002 Classifieds: (0) Activity: 0% Longevity: 40%	I like to read books to get suggestions or as a possible different angle to look at things...but as far as parenting by a certain book or method...no...not at all. God didnt give us instruction manuals for our children...I dont think we were meant to have one. Now for keeping educated on certain problems that can come up, what to watch for as far as their health, social behavior, speech...things like that......TOTALLY FOR THAT. I dont think enough parents keep themselves educated on how to be proactive on those issues. Ultimately tho...parental instinct is something that should be relied on.