This book is an English translation of a very popular
Marathi book on parenting called Adgula Madgula, first
published in 1984 and a bestseller. The pink colored cover of the book
has been aesthetically and artistically designed .The blip on the last
cover page quotes lines of Khalil Gibran. The special feature of this
book is simple, lucid, and easy to understand language. The text is
interspaced with suitable charts and sketches. The book guides parents
on ideal technique of parenting which will help them in bringing up a
physically and psychologically healthy baby. There are 15 chapters that
highlight planning before having a baby, care of the fetus and the
mother, important tips for the father and other family members, process
of normal delivery, physical growth and developments, milestones, diet
of the infant, neonatal behavior, early danger signs, common symptoms of
illnesses in infancy along with measures for early intervention,
including immunization. There is a separate chapter on adolescent growth
and development. Important guidelines are given on parenting skills and
positive discipline. The author also deals with the epidemiology of
personality development and signs of healthy personality. It also
describes essentials of life skill development in children which are
necessary for healthy personality. Overall, it is a must read for any
would be parent and those who already are parents!
Swati Bhave
Executive Director
Association of Adolescent and Child Care in India,
New Delhi 110 011.
Email: [email protected]