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Suggested Interview Questions for Randy Dean & Lorri Gorno

Authors of

100 THINGS I WISH I KNEW IN MY BABY'S FIRST YEAR: KEYS TO MAKING

PARENTING EASIER AND YOUR BABY HAPPIER

1) You recommend teaching infants sign language because it increases helps them communicate earlier and has been shown to increase their vocabulary. Can you tell us more about this?

2) Because of the risk of SIDS, doctors recommend that babies sleep on their backs. However, this can create other problems. Can you tell us more about the importance of "Tummy Time?"

3) You recommend 3 keys to raising an unspoiled baby. Can a baby be "spoiled" and what are the three keys?

4) Many parents struggle with getting their babies to sleep. You introduce a system that makes this easy and has 85% of babies sleeping through the night by 12 weeks. What are the key points to this system?

5) One of your children suffered from colic that you were able to overcome. What are your recommendations to new parents of a baby with colic?

6) What do you think is the most important thing a new parent can do to make sure their baby develops to their full potential?

7) Why do you recommend no TV for babies?

8) Why do you feel that mother's should not feel guilty if they can't or choose not to breast feed?

9) Many people are concerned about the safety of immunizations- Are they safe? When should a parent consider not having their child immunized?

10) You say that it is important to think long term in your parenting decisions. Can you give us an example and explain why it is important?

11) Why is it important to accept your baby for who he or she is?

12) How do you teach your child to play alone? What are the benefits?

13) Should parents sleep with their babies or should the baby sleep in his own room?

14) Using a flexible schedule is a key piece of advise in your book. How do you institute a flexible schedule and what are the benefits?

15) If your baby has been sleeping during the night and then suddenly starts waking up again, what do you recommend doing?

16) What is your next project?