ABSTRACT
It is through routines that infants acquire the learning necessary for their psychological and physical development. This development will, of course, be influenced by the individual infant's inborn emotional and physical characteristics–and we are in the dark: only with the passage of time can we discover the infant's actual needs and abilities. Caring for infants–especially for a new baby–is always a formidable challenge, but it is made no easier by the myths, advice, and recommendations that bombard parents, especially the mother. Dealing with children who can actually put into words what they are feeling, rule of "asking the child" comes to life. The natural impulse of virtually all parents is to comfort their children. If a child is crying, misbehaving, appearing tired or bored, showing or speaking about frightening things or people, parents will promptly try to reassure him. Providing quality time while a child is growing up is important–very important. But, sadly, this cannot be done on prescription.
