* The mutual exchanges that go on between babies and their caregivers help the babies learn to soothe or control themselves. There are circuits in the brain which are activated by this dance. These circuits are linked to those that regulate the body's physiology (like heartbeat) and the child's emotional state. Repeated, attuned experiences (so called because you are "tuning in" or sharing feelings with your child) allow children to develop brain circuits which can balance emotional and physical responses as they grow. The part of the brain that is responsible for regulating emotions is growing rapidly now. Remember that before about four months of age, babies are only able to focus their vision at about two feet in front of their eyes. Coincidentally, this is the same distance as between a baby's and mother's face during breastfeeding. During this early period of face-to-face interactions, it's helpful to be close enough so your baby can get a good look at your expressions.
* Your baby is learning the capacity for joy and pleasure. In fact, the parts of the brain responsible for experiencing and expressing emotion develop from the way caregivers interact with your infant. A nurturing environment is necessary for baby learning.
What are you, the parent, learning?
* Just as your baby is becoming attached to you, you are bonding with your baby.
* Facing feelings of attachment. You may wonder, "Can I take care of my child? Is my baby's behavior normal? Is what I'm doing the right thing?" A period of wonder and worry, of highs and lows, is a normal part of getting to know your new baby.
* Parents are often surprised at their reactions to their baby. They are more or less patient, more or less calm, feel more or less competent than anticipated. Just as the baby is beginning to develop a sense of self, so are parents. Post partum blues are experienced by many mothers in the first few months after birth. Changes in hormonal levels, lack of sleep, changes in lifestyle and perhaps the loss of an expectation--"that I was going to be a perfect parent, that parenthood was going to make me completely happy," can trigger depression. If you're feeling sad, you may want to ask yourself if you have an expectation that is unrealistic. If depression becomes severe and persistent, you may want to ask for help from your physician.
* Your baby is learning the capacity for joy and pleasure. In fact, the parts of the brain responsible for experiencing and expressing emotion develop from the way caregivers interact with your infant. A nurturing environment is necessary for baby learning.
What are you, the parent, learning?
* Just as your baby is becoming attached to you, you are bonding with your baby.
* Facing feelings of attachment. You may wonder, "Can I take care of my child? Is my baby's behavior normal? Is what I'm doing the right thing?" A period of wonder and worry, of highs and lows, is a normal part of getting to know your new baby.
* Parents are often surprised at their reactions to their baby. They are more or less patient, more or less calm, feel more or less competent than anticipated. Just as the baby is beginning to develop a sense of self, so are parents. Post partum blues are experienced by many mothers in the first few months after birth. Changes in hormonal levels, lack of sleep, changes in lifestyle and perhaps the loss of an expectation--"that I was going to be a perfect parent, that parenthood was going to make me completely happy," can trigger depression. If you're feeling sad, you may want to ask yourself if you have an expectation that is unrealistic. If depression becomes severe and persistent, you may want to ask for help from your physician.
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