Tips for New Parents

What is one of the basics recommended by Dr. Harvey Karp for new parents?

• Love, touch, singing, milk

• Watching TV

• Reading books

• Playing video games

According to Dr. Harvey Karp, what is a sure path to greater satisfaction and happiness for new parents?

• Avoiding sleep

• Being critical of oneself

• Being kind to oneself

• Ignoring the baby

What can sleep deprivation cause according to Dr. Harvey Karp?

• Increased energy levels

• Improved mood

• Serious accidents and sickness

• Better memory

What does Dr. Harvey Karp suggest new parents do to ease the parenting load?

• Avoid any outside assistance

• Never ask for help

• Lean on friends and family

• Handle everything alone

What does Dr. Harvey Karp advise parents to remember about babies crying?

• Babies cry to manipulate parents

• Babies cry to show affection

• Babies cry because they are mad at parents

• All babies cry and soothing crying can be unexpectedly hard

What does Dr. Harvey Karp suggest parents be in terms of parenting philosophies?

• Flexible

• Uninvolved

• Indecisive

• Rigid

What does Dr. Harvey Karp recommend parents do to raise their spirits and lower stress?

• Avoid laughter

• Keep a sense of humor

• Be serious all the time

• Cry often

What does Dr. Harvey Karp emphasize about caring for your partner as new parents?

• Never communicate with your partner

• Ignore your partner's needs

• Give your relationship some TLC

• Focus only on the baby

What does Dr. Harvey Karp advise parents to do to fully experience their baby's first year of life?

• Focus on work instead of the baby

• Avoid spending time with the baby

• Be present and enjoy the moments

• Be distracted by the past and future

What does Dr. Harvey Karp suggest if a newborn isn't sleeping well?

• Stop trying to improve the sleep pattern

• Check out his guide to newborn sleep habits

• Seek help from a professional

• Ignore the issue