Dads should try to make the book come alive by varying the way we speak, for example, by: 1. using different voices for different characters2. varying how loudly we read 3. adding sound effects, such as the sound of the wind or the bzzzz of bees 4. highlighting important words. Voice variety adds drama and fun to reading aloud. For … [Read more...] about Guide for Dads: The Reader is Like an Actor
Archives for March 2008
About the Author – Dr. Alan Greene
Dr Alan Greene, author of Raising Baby Green, is a graduate of Princeton University and the University of California San Francisco. He is a Clinical Professor at Stanford University's Packard Children's Hospital. In addition to being the founder of www.drgreene.com, he is the Chief Medical Officer of A.D.A.M., and the Pediatric Expert for WebMD. He is the … [Read more...] about About the Author – Dr. Alan Greene
About the Author – James di Properzio
James di Properzio is a freelance writer and editor, specializing in making technical information interesting and accessible. He used to say he probably wanted to have a kid, someday. When his wife got pregnant while a full time professor, James working from home offered him the chance to become a more involved dad, despite the fact that he had never held an infant … [Read more...] about About the Author – James di Properzio
Bonding with Your New Baby: A DIY Approach
Confession: I had never held a baby until my first was born. Most first-time dads faced with their newborn child are in the same boat: How floppy will it be? Can you break it? How many years will it be before I can interact with it? While I was still puzzling this, my wife, without even moving from bed after her exhausting labor, took the newborn back and settled her in the … [Read more...] about Bonding with Your New Baby: A DIY Approach
Bacteria Risks and Pregnancy
There are certain microscopic bacteria that can pose special health risks to pregnant women and to their babies. Although most people can safely eat food containing a type of bacteria called Listeria, pregnant women are ten times more likely to get sick if they eat those same foods. And if they do get sick, the infection can be devastating for the baby. The tricky thing about … [Read more...] about Bacteria Risks and Pregnancy