I have really enjoyed learning how to use evidence-based information to help my parents recognize their baby's development and use that information to meet their baby's needs. One parent had feeding issues and her baby was underweight. By educating the mother on her baby's extended rebooting phase, the mother was able to acknowledge that her baby was hungry. After a well-visit with her doctor, a feeding plan was established and both mother and baby appeared happier and better bonded in just a few days.
I appreciate the broadcasting techniques and how parents respond to hearing positive signs about their baby's that might have been overlooked previously. One new father felt rejected by one of his twins and after broadcasting how the baby acts with him, helped him view his baby differently. The smiles gained during each parent visit was rewarding and very satisfying. I had babies of various ages, and each parent seemed more relaxed following the visit then when I first arrived. The parent visits were fun and engaging and helped parents in a way I had not considered. The parents seemed to view their babies in a more positive light and the enjoyment was shared by all.