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A COMPLETE LIBRARY OF CHILD CARE BOOKS
Dr. Grace Lalana’s series of ‘Happy, Healthy Child’ Books deals with all aspects of child rearing and should be read by all parents, teachers and those involved in the care of children of all ages. A healthy child isa happy child indeed!
Parenting is still a‘hands-on’ job. It is important that parents realize that today’s children are smarter than ever before and cannot be compared to their earlier counterparts and that parenting the modern generation requires a new approach and different strategies be effective implemented. In fact the generation gap can be felt even between the older and younger sibnlings1 Parents need insight to effectively meet the needs if their growing child at that point of time, accordingly so that he or she will grow into mature, stable adulthood
Ahealthy next generation will make their world a better place.
FAMILY LIFE AND YOU
The health of the society is linked to the health of the family. The family as a unit is faced with many changes and challenges. It is very vital that we understand the challenges that the family faces and the ways to cope with these challenges.
This book by Dr. Grace Lalana helps a family to move forward on these issues. It is well written to explain family as a unit and has addressed some of the current challenging trends and gives ways to cope. She has also integrated her medical knowledge and writing skills to produce a book of excellent information. I congratulate her for her nisus to help in enhancing this family unit to greater heights.
- Renny Samuel
Dean, Global School of Counseling
Asst. Professor and Counselor, Global School of Counseling Hennur – Bagalur Road,Kothanur – 560077 www.gsc.cgld.org
NEW GEN PARENTING
We are in the midst of one of the most challenging periods in the history of mankind for the changes worldwide which significantly influence our society and relationships. Therefore the responsibilities of parents have increased significantly, if the next generation has to hold onto values and principles and if the world has to move in the right direction, parents have to play their role effectively. ‘Parenting New Gen’ is, therefore, timely and will indeed be a valuable tool for parents as they seek to respond to the needs of their children as well as the changes in the society.
This Handbook ‘Parenting New Gen’ by Dr. Grace Lalana is, therefore timely and will indeed be a valuable tool for parents as they seek to respond to the needs of their children as well as the changes in the society. I congratulate D r. Grace Lalana for the in-depth responses to the need s and the effective way in which she has laid out the planning for parenthood.
Chapters on personality development of children are valuable; she has suggested a road map for the comprehensive care of children and has shown the way to achieve total health.
This is a book every parent should read, use every day and share with parents everywhere.
Dr. George Chandy
Former Director, Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, S. India
Dear Lalana,
I just finished reading “Parenting New Gen” this evening and I enjoyed reading the
book. You have written a veritable encyclopaedia for parents! My congratulations!
Prof. Dr. Sheila Pereira, FRCP(E)
Professor and Former Head of Department of Child Health Unit I, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, South India
GOOD GUIDE FOR PARENTS – NEW GEN PARENTING
Joint families, earlier were the nurseries for molding behavior and provided the thumb rules to co-existence for children. But with families becoming nuclear and smaller’ bringing up kids has become a tough task
There are no words of wisdom from grandparents or uncle and aunts and children have to grow up in a world dominated by television and computers. The time to look after kids is also in short supply if both the parents are working; the quality of time that children get is also poor or adulterated.
In such a world, Parenting New Gen is both an eye-opener and a guide. The author is both a doctor and a mother of two. Hence, she combines theory along with practical wisdom in her book.
The first few chapters deal with Planned Parenthood and introduction to parenting the remaining deal with personality development of children from infancy to late adolescence. The chapters on temper tantrums, discipline, punishment and TV viewing have a practical approach. They deal with behavioral aspects, especially as the child deals with objects of the world. The chapter-Comprehensive care of the child, deals with the physical aspects and includes information on immunization, hygiene and spiritual well-being. The chapters on “Parents with Problems” takes a look at handicapped children and behavioral disorders including lying, stealing and sibling rivalry. This book also has an immunization schedule.
Parenting New Gen is a good and useful guide for parents and mother to be. SCIENCE EXPRESS
THE INDIAN EXPRESS; Tuesday, 3 June 1997
TRAIN UP A CHILD – NEW GEN PARENTING
It is a curious fact that a job which entails the highest degree of responsibility should require no sort of training at all. The well-being of future generations depends upon this onerous task; yet it requires no qualifications… Strange though it may seem, just about anybody can be a parent!
The damage both to individuals and to society caused by poor parenting can never really be estimated, it is true that volumes have been written about parenting since time immemorial. Yet the need for a set of guidelines still exists, Dr. Grace Lalana’s New Gen Parenting offers practical advice especially to young parents and those on the threshold of parenthood. The first chapter deals with planned parenthood and the second with an introduction to parenting.
Coming down to brass tacks, the subsequent chapters gives a clear picture of personality development in children – the king of information essential to child rearing. However the section that follows Comprehensive Child Care has been written from a wealth of experience and specialized knowledge and is easily the back bone of the work. Some of the problems faced by parents today have been skilfully addressed in the next section. The final chapter advocates a positive mental attitude and gives useful hints on how to achieve it.
One of the most important factors to be kept in mind by all parents and educators, namely discipline has been effectively and quite exhaustively dealt with in the book. Discipline means different things as the child goes through different stages of development-a point the author is at pains to make, The parent of teach (or guardian) must be sensitive to the constantly changing and growing physical, psychological and spiritual needs of the child, right from age 0 to adulthood. Valuable information on nutrition and immunization has been given in tabular form, easy for reference.
This book is to be recommended highly for use by those in search of reliable material on the topic of parenting.
Manorama Rathnakar
Ms Manorama Ratnakar is the mother of three children and a retired teacher.
PEOPLE’S REPORTER; 1997: Oct. 16-31
NEW GEN PARENTING
This is a neat book emphasizing the great responsibility of the parents and the challenge placed before us to bring up our children in the right track.
An ideal gift for young parents
IAP Journal of Practical Pediatrics 1998; Oct-Dec: Vol. 6 No. 4, Pg 321.
HEATHY BABY CARE
This book on breast feeding is complete with correct stress on various aspects of breast feeding and should be read by every woman in all walks of life especially during her pregnancy. This book will contain answer to all the questions and doubts which lash through her mind during the 9 long months.
IAP Journal of Practical Pediatrics 1998; Oct-Dec: Vol. 6 No. 4, Pg 321.
CAREER GUIDANCE – A BRIGHT FUTURE
There are two decisions a person needs to make that have a profound impact on their happiness in life. One of these is the choice of a spouse. The other concerns the choice of one’s professional vocation/job and career. The spread of education, higher aspiration in society and expanding economy, creating many and varied job opportunities, there is mow more need than ever for expert career guidance for young people at appropriate stage in their development before career choices are irrevocably made, This book deals with the principles and elements of career guidance and give much useful information that should stimulate further explorations of this subject, particularly useful for many young people unable to seek individual career counselling from an experienced counsellor.
Someone once said “Find your obsession and make it you profession and you will never need to work another day in your life.” I hope that this book will help many of its readers to find that career in which they can work, creatively and with passion both for profit and pleasure.
Dr. Babu Matthews
M.B.B.S, M.D. (Psychological Medicine), FRANZCP Consultant
Psychiatrist
NEW GEN ADOLESCENTS
Adolescent years are transition between pediatric and adult years of life. Adolescent healthy has major multiple issues in modern era, majority of health issues are preventable but often neglected. I complement Dr. Grace Lalana for her in depth review and guidance for evaluation and management of extensive physical and mental adolescent health issues. This book gives excellent information for the care and needs of an adolescent and is a boon for all parents and health care providers.
I am extremely honoured to write this foreword for this masterpiece on adolescent care.
Dr. Pushpa Nowrangi
MD, FAAP, FSAM,
Board Certified in Pediatrics and Adolescent and Young adult Medicine, US. Associate Prof. of Medicine Director Adolescent Medicine,
Pediatrics Department of Pediatrics, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, CA, USA
PRESCHOOLER AGE 3-5 YEARS
This book provides an invaluable resource for parents, teachers, healthy and social service providers and also a lay audience who have an interest in the field of child development and planning of services. Dr Lalana provides an authoritative account of the domains of child development taking a holistic perspective of linking developmental stages to educational nurturing rearing and service delivery. There is a welcome section in unusual situations and children who face emotional and behavioral difficulties. The principles espoused in this book would be a solid foundation for services providing an emphasis on prevention and early intervention.
Dr. Ashok Roy
DPM, MRCPsych, FRCPsych, MA (Wales)
Consultant Psychiatrist for People with Intellectual Disorders Birmingham Community Health and NHS Trust U.K.
MIDDLE CHILDHOOD – 6 TO 10 YEARS
The development of children ages to “6 -10 years” is an in-depth, detailed and insightful account of a child’s growth and development during these crucial years. This is an essential companion for all first time parents with the rapidly changing enviourment we are raising our children in today, especially with regard to “cyber and other scientific and technological advances” of the present modern age. Parents, who are looking for some guidance, will not only find what to expect as part of “normal” development but also Dr. Lalana’s expert guidance on how they should interact with their – 6-10 year olds and if you have a parenting question, it is highly likely that it will be answered. This book will also be a very useful resource for teachers, medical students studying Pediatrics, students and staff in the fields of nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and all other child care personnel.
Susan Michael
M.Sc. (Institution Management & Dietetics) B.Sc. (Home Economics).
High School Teacher; Former Hospital & Community Dietician Family and Consumer Sciences Department
Clearview Regional High School New Jersey U.S.A
HAPPY HEALTHY GROWING CHILD SERIES OF BOOKS
A healthy child is a happy child. Your child growing well is of primary importance. I have devoted a chapter on physical well-being with details of a healthy balanced diet for infants and toddlers up to adolescents. Health also comprises the well-being of the entire spectrum of one’s personality. In this book I deal with each important aspect in the personality development of children right from age 0 up to young adulthood giving parents the advantage of knowing the scientific basis and right approach in parenting techniques and child rearing methods so that your children blossom into healthy self-confident young individuals.
I hope this book will help ease the stress of parenting and if parents can vouch by this book, then my purpose will have been achieved despite a decade and more it has taken me to bring out this book. Parenting is a science today and I’m sure this book on Parenting New Gen will empower parents with the knowledge of ‘how’, ‘what’, ‘when’, ‘where, and ‘why’ and the skills and insights to respond appropriately to their children making the task of parenting a pleasurable experience with the end result- a happy child who grow up to be mature, stable and responsible adults- A healthy next generation who will make their world a better place.
New Gen. New Gen Parenting 3rd Edition has been completely updated and revised to meet the needs of the new generation kids, gives a comprehensive information on total child care, while each books in the ‘Happy healthy growing child series’ deals with the in-depth knowledge of a growing child in each successive stage of development – be it the first year of life- INFANCY, TODDLERHOOD, PRESCHOOLER, TWEENS or ADOLESCENT STAGE. The book on discipline ‘SETTING EFFECTIVE BOUNDARIES -HOW BEST TO DISCIPLINE YOUR
GROWING CHILD’ in fact gives the essence of effective parenting. Adolescents on the cross roads of life need to choose and appropriate career, the book titled ‘Career Guidance’ A Bright Future’ gives valuable advice on various aspects in selecting the right career choice to find satisfaction and happiness in life.
Dr. Grace Lalana Christopher sAuthor & Publisher
GROWTH PATTERNS IN CHILDREN WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASES
I am extremely privileged to have been asked to write a foreword for this outstanding treatise written by Dr. Grace J. Lalana. I will be the first one to admit my limitations as a non pediatric cardiologist to comment on issues of growth patterns in children with congenital heart disease. However it has been a learning experience for me to examine and thus learn much of the very detailed work contained here. A large number of diagnostic tools are referred to here that deals with the assessment of growth in children with congenital heart disease. The ultimate goal has been to understand and estimate the degree of malnutrition and thereby offer corrective measure for the benefit of this group of cardiac infants and children, I like to commend Dr. Lalana for this excellent work. I hope this book will be a source of information for those involved in the care of these infants and children. I highly recommend this body of literature to anyone who desires to upgrade their understanding of this subject as it has personally done in expanding my own knowledge base. Well done Dr. Lalana and congratulations for this excellent work.
Dr. Sunil Nowrangi
MBBS, FACP, FACC, FASE
(Fellowship in Cardio., Inter. Cardio & Echocardio.) Consultant Cardiologist, Invasive & Non-Invasive Cardiologist
Department of Cardiology, Arrow Head Regional Medical Center California, USA
RECENT ADVANCES IN PERINATOLOGY-WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ETHNICITY
“Recent Advances in Perinatology – with special reference to ethnicity,” authored by Dr. Grace J. Lalana, based on some hard core research done by her on ethnic mothers and newborns. It is commendable that she is promoting the concept of ‘Perinatology’ and team work through her book. I am glad that, gone are the days when it was “I (obstetrician) am in charge until the cord is cut and you (Pediatrician) take over from that point.” We have to have the two principal specialists liaising from the early antenatal days and in some cases at the stage of the mother planning a pregnancy. This is quite logical as conception, fetus and newborn are all progressive stages of a continuous process of differentiation, maturation, growth and development. This coordination will lead to better outcome. We should encourage ‘regionalization’ of newborn care and in utero transfers. Perinatal centers should be established which will have services of all the constituents of Perinatal practice like Obstetrics, Neonatology, Pediatric surgery, ultrasonography, genetic and metabolic laboratories, fetal medicine, counseling services, ‘high risk mother and baby’ clinics and developmental assessment centre.
Dr Lalana has given us new insight into fetal maturation with respect to Asian babies which has significant implication on planning of delivery and management of the newborn. She has dealt with the important aspects of Perinatal Medicine like the ‘fetal medicine’’,’perinatal care’,’at risk pregnancy’, ‘congenital malformations’ ‘fetal assessment ‘and ‘management of the newborn.’The highlight of the book is the data on Perinatal epidemiology. Chapters on ‘Perinatal trends’, ‘Classification of newborns’, ’risk score colour index’ and ethnic specific nomenclature and definitions are very interesting. These topics are seldom discussed in Obstetric or Neonatalogy textbooks. She has also provided (see appendix) the Asian, Caucasian and Eurasian due dates chart. I am sure that this book will be very useful to Obstetricians, Pediatricians and all those who are involved in the care of mother and newborn.
Her recent ground breaking research discovering for the first time in the world an effective non-invasive newly born resuscitation which physiologically initiates the first all-important breath by sustained nasal oxygen inflation (SNOI) also alleviates hypoxia so that children are normal.
Dr Ranjan Kumar Pejaver. MBBS,DCH,FRCP,FRCPCH(UK) Professor of Neonatology
Editor in chief- Perinatology
President elect – Federation of Asia Oceania Perinatal Societies.
PREGNANCY, CHILDBIRTH AND NEW BABY CARE
It gives me great pleasure to write a few words about Dr. Grace Lalana who happens to be my close friend for over 40 years. She has come out with a very meaningful book “Pregnancy, Child birth and New Baby Care” which covers right from preconception counseling and through each month of pregnancy as well as stages of childbirth and care of the newborn baby.
It is a must read for all women contemplating pregnancy. I wish her all the best and I hope we see this book go through several more editions.
Dr. Mohini Prasad
DORCP., (Dublin) FRCOG, (London)
President Bangalore Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2004-5) Chapter Secretary Indian Menopause Society
BOUNDARIES FOR NEW GENERATION
Books form the knowledge source even in this modern world. Though India has more than 26 million births a year – most Indians read books from across the continent. It is good to have local books written by local Pediatricians. In this regard,
it is highly commendable that Dr Grace Lalana has dedicated her private time to write a book on Setting Effetive Boundaries for the benefit of the parents.
Dr Grace Lalana is a highly qualified Paediatrician with a wide working experience across states of Southern India as well as being a Parent. She is right person to write books on such topics. Writing books needs lot of dedication and time and I commend Dr Grace Lalana for having done a marvelous job.
In the new India – most young parents are “knowledge thirsty” and for them to be effective parents, they need to learn effective discipline which will go a long way in building a better country for the future. Hence I recommend all NEW parents to read this book for effective learning.
Dr. R. Kishore Kumar,
MBBS, DCH (Mys), MD (Paed – Gold Medalist), DCH (Lond), MRCP (Paed), FRCPCH (UK), FRCPI, FRACP (Australia)
Consultant Neonatologist @ “Cloud Nine” formerly the Cradle & Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, Bangalore, INDIA
Adjunct Professor of Neonatology & Paediatrics, Notre Dame University, Perth, AUSTRALIA
CEO and Managing Director– “CLOUD NINE” Bangalore
RISK SCORE COLOR CODING INDEX
Assessment of newborn by gestation age is outdated; neonates should be assessed by risk score-color coding index which takes into consideration not only gestational age but also birth weight and the influence ethnicity plays in the outcome of the neonate. The early, quick identification of high risk Asian and Caucasian newborn is facilitated by using the Risk-score and Color-Coding index, which is also a convenient method for coding and classifying all newborns based on birth weight, gestation and intrauterine growth pattern gives quick identification of those newborns needing special to intensive care. However complications at birth need to be dealt with immediately.
A new ethnic specific due dates for delivery for Asian and Caucasian population has also been designed taking into consideration the earlier maturation and birth of ethnic Asian newborns as compared to their Caucasian counterparts thus outdating the old common expected date of delivery at 280 days or 40 completed weeks of gestation and ushering a new Asian due date for delivery at 39 weeks gestation and new Caucasian due date for delivery at 41 weeks gestation catering for the best outlook of the newborn. These definitions have been arrived at, after in-depth analysis of various aspects of 21,585 consecutive in- births during the five year
period 1979 to 1983 in Child Health unit II and Neonatal Services, at the Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, South India.
Dr. Grace J. Lalana Christopher Author & Publisher
