Raising a Child
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This is an informative, readable, well researched book with evidence based medical knowledge and written in simple language which will be equally useful for professionals as well as parents, teachers and carers of the children. It may also serve a useful purpose in planning activities and policies for the benefit of children at national level. The author is an experienced medically qualified professional who has lived and worked in the cultures of East and West discerning the values of the two, and recommending the best childrearing practices. Children are the most treasured, desired and challenging gift of nature. Majority of parents endeavour to provide the best possible care to their children. Therefore vast literature has become available in helping parents to succeed in this significant role. This book has illustrated the trajectory of a child from the time the prospective parents start planning, welcoming a child to preparing him/her for the real world as a young adult and thereafter. Rituals are followed in almost all cultures which help boost the enthusiam and excitement of having a baby. The book follows the developmental milestones both physical and psychological to ensure the expected growth, alerting the reader for action should there be any diversion. The book covers role of the parents, teachers and the authorities who make decisions at the national level for creating optimal opportunities for the children to grow safely. It touches on the role of early introduction of stress management, spirituality and the future of the children at large such as global warming, addiction and technology. Unravelling some of the harmful social practices may surprise the reader but it may also inspire to wanting to do something for its eradication. The book does not claim to be amedical manual but simply to complement the knowledge use it as basic guide. The references quoted are relatively recent and from well reputed sources. The book is concised for comfortable reading and yet comprensive enough to widely cover most of the significant issues which impact on rearing a helpless child into a highly functioning, immensely powerful and most desirable human being. the book is highly recommended for anyone closely or remotely involved in the development of children
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About the Book
Raising a child involves, emotional and physical development which is impacted by nature and nurture. The socioeconomic factors, the environment, family, culture, education and stability are some of the essential ingredients to build the optimal quality of our future generations. One can not create ideal situations and circumstances for our children in the unforseeable future, so we need to equip them for the challenges they may face in life. The preparation for the best possible crop begins from the seed quality. This book illustrates the preparation for parenthood, what can go wrong , how to prevent, ameliorate, rectify or minimise the potential danger and maximise the chances of positive life experiences. This book has taken the best child raising practices from Eastern and Western cultures and philosophy in creating disciplined, independent, productive, compassionate and creative generation. There is ample information relating to childhood physical ailments, psychological development and safety from adverse experiences.
About the Author
The writer is a qualified and experienced medical professional with background of Eastern and Western culture, in which she has lived and worked intimately, studying the trajectory of life, which evolves from childhood experiences. The impact of family and the people the child meets can be profound. Children are the most precious gift of the nature, which not only is essential for the survival of human race, but a pliable phase of life when it is possible, to groom him/her for a happy, healthy and successful life. The writer has widely researched, evidence based scientific information, to complement the ideal and cautious development of a child. The author was born in a small town of Uttar Pradesh in Northern India. She mostly studies in the capitol city of Lucknow graduating in medicine in 1967. She has been writing from the age of 12 with published poems articles and stories . She lives in Sydney Australia with her husband having worked as a psychiatrist for well over 4 decades. She has been actively involved in social reforms and health services for underprivilaged people.