Parenting Book.. 'Continuum Concept'

Has anyone read this book ? It was written over 10 years ago I beleive. I just started reading it. I heard its really good. You may or may not agree with the concepts/methods of parenting, but it is educational either way. From what i've been told, the author strongly beleives in LOTS AND LOTS of nurturing, affection, physical contact (hold the baby as much as you possibly can!), etc etc. I think right off the bat, that sounds totally unrealistic, but i'm giving the book a chance and seeing what I can learn from it. It covers many topics, and has gotten great reviews on amazon.

just wanted to see if anyone had read it or heard of it and had any opinions....

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I haven't read this one. I'm going to stop by the library and check it out.
I did read the 'Baby Whisperer' and now I'm almost done with the toddler version. Loved them both! Very helpful.

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anna, i have not read that book, but i do agree with the advice about holding the baby as much as you can. when they are really tiny, it's not possible to hold them too much! plus, it calms them so much to be in mommy's arms. in the first weeks, i remember sleeping often through the night with Paul on my chest, b/c that's the only way he would sleep for 4 hours straight. i thought that it would make it difficult for me to then get him sleeping on his own, and in his crib, but he's fine now!

he sleeps for at least 9-10 hours at night now, and I couldn't be happier. most of the time, he falls asleep on his own, but sometimes he needs some cuddling or some form of mommy's touch to calm down enough for slumber.

believe me, he's only 4 and 1/2 months old, and i already wish that he still loved to sleep on my chest - gosh, how i miss those peaceful, priceless times!

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How precious CLAUD ! You were able to sleep on your back while he slept on your chest ? WOW, thats great, I cant see myself lastiing long on my back. But that must be priceless.....

I guess its true that a newborn CANT be spoiled. I mean the poor thing just wants cuddles and hugs!
This author said that infants crave physical interaction always... AWEEE just to think of those infants in foster homes that are never hugged or held

Someone also told me, the days that are spent adjusting to motherhood are also precious moments that should be cherished, and yet they fly by so fast because we are busy adjusting ourselves and may not be able to cherish those moments...

Im sure everyone tries their best to enjoy that precious time...