Lamaze Magazine 2008 - (Page 23) Elation Parenting The Lamaze Philosophy: Parenting PHOTO: JADE ALBERT/GETTY | Good parenting is vital to the physical, emotional and spiritual health of our children, ourselves and our society. | Parenting is joyful, important, challenging and satisfying work that is worthy of everyone’s best efforts. | Parenting begins before birth. The intimate connection between children and their parents must be respected and protected from the moment of birth throughout life. | Mothers and fathers play unique, irreplaceable roles in their children’s lives. | Babies and children thrive in close, consistent interaction with their parents. | Parenting is a learned art: Our most important teachers are our own parents, our family and our children. | Good parenting requires the support of family, friends and community. | Knowledge and support enhance parents’ confidence and ability to make informed decisions that meet their children’s needs as well as their own. | LAMAZE MAGAZINE 2008 23 LAMAZE.ORG http://LAMAZE.ORG
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