June 2013 Trade Releases ACER Press

Towards Parenthood: Preparing for the changes and challenges of a new baby Jannette Milgrom, Jennifer Ericksen, Bronwyn Leigh, Yolanda Romeo, Elizabeth Loughlin, Rachael McCarthy, Bella Saunders

Towards Parenthood: Preparing for the changes and challenges of a new baby
Jannette Milgrom, Jennifer Ericksen, Bronwyn Leigh, Yolanda Romeo, Elizabeth Loughlin, Rachael McCarthy, Bella Saunders


This guidebook aims to assist parents manage the complex demands of parenting. An additional aim is to strengthen the couple relationship and the relationship between parents and infants. Skills in coping, problem-solving, enhancing self-esteem, assertive communication, bonding with your baby and understanding your baby's cues are presented. The program has been extensively piloted with Australian families. Focus groups have been conducted and the program has been revised to incorporate their feedback.