preparing for parenthood. other children in the family prepare your children for the arrival of a...
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Preparing for Parenthood
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Other Children in the Family
• Prepare your children for the arrival of a new baby. Children’s reactions partly depend on how well prepared they were.
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Children can have a variety of reactions
• Jealousy• Confusion• Excitement• Love
Adjusting takes time. Talk about the child’s feelings.
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Decisions about Feeding
Breast Feeding vs. Bottle feeding
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• Formula:A mixture of milk or milk substitute, water
and nutrients
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Choosing a Pediatrician
Pediatrician: a doctor who specializes in treating children
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Making a Budget
Budget: A spending plan that people use to help estimate their present and future income and expenses.
• Identify sources of income and amount• Identify expenses
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Identify expenses• Fixed expenses: expenses that can’t easily be
changed.ex. Car payments, rent, taxes
• Flexible expenses: expenses that can vary.ex. Food, clothing, entertainment, household items.
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Estimating Health Care Costs
• Doctors fees, hospital fees
• Many working women have insurance. Some have it through their spouse
• Some do not have any. There are government programs that offer insurance at low costs.For example, HUSKY
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Other Costs
• Child Care
• Maternity clothes
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Balancing Work and Family• Decide on Child Care– Relatives
– Home child care
– Child care center
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Maternity or paternity leave
• Absence from work following the birth of a baby. Can be paid or unpaid – or a combination
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Family and Medical Leave act
• Employers with more than 50 workers must offer up to 12 weeks of unpaid medical leave to new mothers and fathers.