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Sarah Haughton

7 - The movie "BABIES" and "Bring up BABIES: Director Thomas Balmes and producer Alain ... - 1 views

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    Title: Bring up BABIES: Director Thomas Balmes and producer Alain Chabat talk Author: Nick Dawsom Date published: March 16, 2010 (movie BABIES released May 7, 2010) Why Relevant and Summary: This beautiful film is relevant to the development of children globally in that it artistically represents the similarity and differences in the first year of life. Four children are followed from birth to their first birthday: Ponijao in Opuwo, Nambia, Mari in Tokyo, Japan, Bagar in Bayanchandmani, Mongolia, and Hattie in San Francisco, California. Some is a challenge to watch, as for us some of the parenting habits are unfamiliar to our culture, while many moments are funny and beautiful. I encourage you to watch the movie, and have linked specifically to this article so that you can also read about the director and producers' thoughts on the film. Credibility of source: Very credible.
Guillermina Garcia

6-Breastfeeding Around the World - 0 views

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    Title: Breastfeeding Around the World Author: Teri Brown Date Published: N/D Why Relevant and Summary: Because it shows how breastfeeding is different depending on culture. How This Influenced My Thinking: I learned many things I didn't know about how different cultures do things. Credibility of Source: There is different sources.
Gabrielle Nguyen

5-Making Breastfeeding the Norm: Creating a Culture of Breastfeeding in a Hyper-Sexuali... - 0 views

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    Title: Making Breastfeeding the Norm: Creating a Culture of Breastfeeding in a Hyper-Sexualized World Author: N.A. Date Published: July 2010 Why Relevant and Summary: This article is persuading people and trying to inform everyone the importance in breastfeeding. Basically, explaining that women should be able to breastfeed where ever and whenever they want and need too without people thinking it's bad or in a sexual manner. How This Influenced My Thinking: I now think that women should be allowed to breastfeed where ever and whenever because it is a statement and it is natural. Credibility of Source: Credible. It is an organization.
Andressa Young

6.Co-sleeping Neither Helps Nor Hurts Child Development - 1 views

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    Title:Co-Sleeping Neither Helps Nor Hurts Child Development Author: Michael J. Breus Date Published: August 17, 2011 Why Relevant and Summary: This article offers a study doing on a variety of lower class cultures and their children whom have co-slept with there parents. The researcher test their cognitive skills and behavior development. How This Influenced My Thinking: This influence my way of thinking that bonding can happen even while sleeping. Credibility of Source: the article was written by an author with a Ph.D and was found on Psychology Today.
Ruby Gonzalez

6-Intelligence Testing Topic - 1 views

16-A Intelligence and Your Culture(s)

started by Ruby Gonzalez on 17 Apr 13 no follow-up yet
Leah KANALLY

7- Contributing factors to childhood obesity - 0 views

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    Title: Understanding Childhood Obesity Author: Len Saunders Date Published: October 23, 2012 Why Relevant and Summary: This article reflects upon many of the socio-cultural factors which have aided in our childhood obesity epidemic. How This Influenced My Thinking: I showed me how our problem of obesity cannot be limited to diet and exercise, but is the perfect storm of sendentary/obesity-promoting occurances within our culture. Credibility of Source: 6 - He has served on many board with education & influence in childhood obesity.
Denise Villa

6- Breast Feeding and Culture - 0 views

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    Title: Pros and Cons of Breastfeeding Author: Melissa Kotlen Nagin Date Published: January 31, 2008 Why Relevant and Summary: It's relevant because it talked about the benefits to breastfeeding for both the mother and the baby. It also discussed the cons to breastfeeding such as the amount of energy it takes. How This Influenced My Thinking: This influenced my thinking because it made me realize that I definitely want to breastfeed my baby when the time comes. Credibility of Source: seems credible
Julia Magallanes

7-Benefits of breastfeeding and developing countries - 0 views

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    Title:In tea country, Indian mothers learn the importance of breastfeeding Author:Angela Walker Date Published:June 24, 2010 Why Relevant and Summary:Talks about breastfeeding in India. Angawadi health workers hold monthly meetings to teach on the importance of breastfeeding exclusively for the first 6 months. Before the health workers, mother's gave their infants goat's milk. They threw away the colostrum believing it was dirty. At first the women would not listen. The Angawadi health workers had to gain their trust. The health workers speak to all family members. Almost 2 million children die in India each year before age 5, mostly because of preventable diseases. How This Influenced My Thinking: Sometimes it just takes some educating and informing people on simple steps that can prevent infant and childhood death. Credibility of Source:Credible since it is from UNICEF
Yadira Quiroz

6 - Breastfeeding vs Bottle feeding - 0 views

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    Title: Breastfeeding vs. Bottle feeding Author: American Pregnancy Association Date Published: Last Updated 01/13 Why Relevant and Summary: This website is very easy to understand. It briefly states the pros and cons of breastfeeding and bottle feeding. This site will be very helpful if one is doing their paper on Breastfeeding and culture. How This Influenced My Thinking: I took a child development class a few years ago, so this article definitely helped me remember the pros and cons of breastfeeding and bottle feeding. Credibility of Source: This website is from the American Pregnancy Association so I definitely think this page is credible due to the name of the site and because it is an organization.
Amanda Perez

3. Breastfeeding:How long it too long - 0 views

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    Title: A Natural Age of Weaning Author: Katherine Dettwyler, PhD Date Published: 1999 Why Relevant and Summary: This article discusses the age of weaning in other cultures, pediatricians views on the ideal age of weaning as well as the pros and cons. How This Influenced My Thinking: It didn't really influence my thinking, however I did think that this article was full of interesting facts. Credibility of Source: A consider it fairly credible, The author has a PhD and seems very knowledgeable and gives many facts to supports her article.
Claudia Leon

5-Childbirth and Culture - 0 views

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    Title: Methods of Childbirth Author: Web M.d Date Published:n.d Why Relevant and Summary: This website shows an overview of the most common form of labor and delivery. It gives examples of methods use to deliver a baby. How This Influenced My Thinking: Although i was aware of this form of childbirth method, I was not aware of the terminology that doctors use, and how complex childbirth actually is. It has open my eyes to the variety of methods. Credibility of Source: This source was somewhat credible. This website is useful if wanting to get an overview of the topic or if one is new to topic. This source is a good way to begin with research, however more extensive research should be done.
Alma Reed

7 - Scientific Research that backs the benefits of co sleeping - 0 views

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    Title: Mother-Baby Behavioral sleep Laboratory Author: James McKenna Date Published: 2013 Why Relevant and Summary: Sharing your bed with your infant is a controversial issue, that has opponents and supporters. Dr McKenna has been studying sleep patterns of the infant for over 30 years and highly supports and recommends co sleeping if done properly. There are steps that he explains and the video is really good. How This Influenced My Thinking: I have practiced bed sharing with both my boys when they were infants and it was a very wonderful and beneficial experience for all of us. I am glad research supports it, despite media trying to make it a big issue. Credibility of Source:
Sarah Haughton

5 - Baby Delight - 1 views

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    Title: Baby Delight Author: unknown Date Published: 2013 Why Relevant & Summary: Upon studying the benefits but potential dangers of cosleeping, I was interested in how I could find a safe way to cosleep with my baby that would give me a feeling of safety but also the closeness I'd like to have with my baby. This product is simple, there are two different models, but basically allow baby the safety of sleeping with mom and dad while being close. How This Influenced My Thinking: Knowing the potential dangers of cosleeping, I would encourage friends and family to consider this option for their baby, and for myself in the future. Credibility of Source: Great Product for Cosleeping safely
Taylor Robinson

6 - Tom Cruise Interview - 0 views

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    Title: "I'm Passionate About Life" Author: Matt Lauer Interviews Tom Cruise Date Published: June 25, 2005 Why Relevant and Summary: This interview looked at the criticism for medication for ADHD. Tom Cruise gave his reasoning on why he thought meds were bad and it related to the ADHD and culture portion of the short writing assignment. How This Influenced My Thinking: This gave insight on the opposing side to meds. Credibility of Source: It was an interview so I don't think he could lie about his opinion!
Julia Magallanes

5-Basic information on parenting styles - 0 views

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    Author: Kendra Cherry Title: Parenting Styles Date: n.d. Why Relevent and Summary: A brief overview of the four parenting styles and the criteria involved in determining the style How This Changed My Thinking: I did not know the criteria Credibility of Source: OK, no date
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    Title: Parenting styles Author: Kendra Cherry Date:n.d. Summary and Why Relevant: This article breaks down the different styles of parenting and also explains the outcome for each different style. How this changed my thinking: I thought it was very interesting to see how these different styles can change the type of person you will grow up to be. Credibility of Source: Seem like a credible website.
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    Title: Parenting Styles: The Four Styles of Parenting Author: Kendra Cherry Date Published: no date Why Relevant and Summary: This articles gives a brief and to the point overview of the four parenting styles identified by Diana Baumrind consistent with two dimensions of parenting recognized: demandingness and responsiveness. It goes over the impact that each parenting style could or would be more likely to have on a child and explains the many factors that impact why there are different styles and why parents don't just all raise their children the same . (ie personality, family size, parental background, socioeconomic status, educational level and religion.) How This Influenced My Thinking: This gave a clear, straightforward description of the four distinct parenting styles. It has made me think that when I am raising a child that I need to make sure that I remain an authoritative and not cross the line to authoritarian or even the permissive parent. I'm not afraid to admit that I'm not perfect and this has made me realize how extremely important it is to be aware of how I respond or control situations while helping my child develop in a healthy manner. Credibility of Source:Kendra Cherry is a writer and educator. She has a BS in Psychology and a Master of Science in Education from Boise State University.
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    Title: Parenting styles Author: Kendra Cherry Date:n.d. Summary and Why Relevant: This article talks about the different styles of parenting and the impact of parenting styles. How this influenced my thinking: By explaining why parenting styles are different Credibility of Source: Seems like a credible source
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    Title: Parenting Styles- The Four Styles of Parenting Author: Kendra Cherry Date Published: n.d Why Relevant and Summary: Kendra Cherry discusses the different styles of parenting, and gives examples of things they may say or how they act. She also discusses the impacts of each style, and how the styles differ from one another. How This Influenced My Thinking: This gave me a better understanding for each parenting style. Credibility of Source: It seems credible. She also cited the sources she used in her article.
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    Title:The four styles of parenting Author:Kendra Cherry Date published:no date Why relevant and summary:This article is relevant because it discusses the four styles of parenting. It also states the impacts these various parenting styles have on children. How this influenced my thinking:Parenting styles differ because it is based on culture, family size, personality, SES, education and religion. Credibility of source:Credible
Badfish Two

5-Pros & Cons of Co-Sleeping - 0 views

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    Title: Pros and Cons of Co-Sleeping Author: What To Expect; Pregnancy and parenting every step of the way. Date Published: N.D. Why Relevant and Summary: This article gives a good overview of co-sleeping and consists of a good list of Pros and Cons. It discusses the belief in the "family bed" and touches base on SIDS. How This Influenced My Thinking: Credibility of Source: Not very credible- The website is ran through Author Heidi Murkoff's brand What to expecting when expecting.
Lauren Coker

6-Cosleeping and Your Baby - 0 views

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    Title: Cosleeping and Your Baby Author:Yamini Durani Date Published: October 2011 Why Relevant and Summary: It was extremely relevant because it had the pros for cosleeping, it had the arguments against cosleeping, it had facts/statistics about it, and ultimately was very clear and informative about the practice as a whole. How This Influenced My Thinking: It was very clear and made me smarter on the topic. Credibility of Source: The cite seems legit! You should take a look!
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    Title: Cosleeping and your Baby Author:Y. Durani, MD Date Published:October 2011 Why Relevant and Summary: It helped me get a better understanding of cosleeping. It gave more detailed information about what are some of the benefits as well as the risks of cosleeping, and offered options to help transition children onto their own. How This Influenced My Thinking: This helped me decide that when I have children I wouldn't want to co sleep with my baby, but I would have the baby at my bedside instead where I can still have it near me which can help prevent SIDS. Credibility of Source: KidsHealth from Nemours
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    Title: Cosleeping and Your Baby Author: Yamini Durani Date Published: October 2011 Why Relevant and Summary: Talks about pros and cons of cosleeping, as well as some possible concerns of parents and gives tips to ensure safe cosleeping practices. How This Influenced My Thinking: Shared some concerns of cosleeping that I hadn't thought of before Credibility of Source: very credible, reviewed by MD and is a pretty recent article
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    Title: Author: Yamini Durani Date Published: October, 2011 Why Relevant and Summary: Explains reasons for cosleeping, how it is safe, addresses SIDS, how to safely cosleep, and how to help your child make the transition from cosleeping to sleeping on its own. How This Influenced My Thinking: I was never aware of cosleeping, at least to the extent with which it can occur. I was educated on the risks of cosleeping, which I never knew were possible. I was also introduced to SIDs. Credibility of Source: Source written by a doctor.
Angie Magallon

4- Crib-Sleeping Vs. Co-Sleeping - 0 views

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    Title: Crib sleeping Vs. Co- Sleeping Author: Patty Onderko Date Published: No Date Why Relevant: It is relevant because it talks about where the baby can sleep and what are the benefits of sleeping with the parents. It also gives parents opinion. Credibility of sources: It seems credible it has other sources
Ruby Gonzalez

7-Risks and Benefits to Co-Sleeping - 2 views

Title: Risks and Benefits of Parent/Child bed sharing Author: Sobralske et. al Date Published: 2009 Why Relevant and Summary: This is relevant to out topic about co-sleeping because it explains bot...

6a - Cosleeping & Culture

started by Ruby Gonzalez on 27 Feb 13 no follow-up yet
Cassandra Crawford

6-Cosleeping Research - 0 views

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    Title: Bedtime Story: Co-sleeping Research Author: James J. McKenna Ph.D. Date Published: October 1997 Why Relevant and Summary: This article brings up research about cosleeping (not from the past 10 years sadly). It brings up the links with SIDS and the benefits to the mother and child who practice co-sleeping. How this influenced my thinking: These findings showed me that there are benefits to co-sleeping and that bonding can take place while sleeping. Credibility of source: Ph.D. Research done at University of California's Irvine School of Medicine.
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