NEW VIDEO: Expert offers advice for coping with toddlers
March 11, 2009
Nearly 400 moms, dads and even a few grandparents attended St. Luke’s Circle of Women event “How to have the Happiest Kids on the Block” featuring nationally known pediatrician and child development specialist Harvey Karp, MD earlier this month.
During the event Dr. Karp shared his tips on calming crying babies, which he calls the five S's — swaddling, side/stomach positioning in the parents' arms, shushing, swinging, and sucking. Dr. Karp says this activates the baby's calming reflex during the first three to four months of life by mimicking experiences in the uterus.
Dr. Karp also provided advice to parents about reducing tantrums in toddlers. According to Dr. Karp talking to your toddler is like speaking to a caveman.
Watch and listen as Dr. Karp discusses how to communicate with your toddler.
Karp is an assistant professor of pediatrics at the UCLA School of Medicine. Over the past 30 years, he has taught thousands of parents, from working moms to superstars like Madonna, Michelle Pfeiffer and Pierce Brosnan his secrets for making children happy. Dr. Karp has appeared on Good Morning America, The Dr. Phil Show, ABC World News Tonight, CNN, Lifetime Channel and numerous national radio programs.
Circle of Women is a program provided by St. Luke’s Hospital, hosting a variety of women’s health programs and special events throughout the year. The mission of St. Luke’s Spirit of Women is to move women to good health by providing the motivation, information and support to make positive changes in their lives for themselves and their families. To learn more about joining Spirit of Women, call 319/369-8068.
