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Understand The Challenges Of Parenting Infants. ESSENTIAL QUESTION: *What Challenges Do Individuals Face When They Become Parents? TEACHERS: click here for quick copy question ID numbers.

How can Jeff and Sharon adapt to new routines while caring for their new baby?
a) Hold the baby and provide lots of loving attention.
b) Rotate getting up during the night to take care of the baby.
c) Sharon should get help from Jeff only when she becomes exhausted.
d) Take classes to sharpen parenting skills.

How could Betty and Seth develop a support system while caring for their new baby?
a) Accept offers from trusted neighbors to babysit while they go out for a few hours
b) Always take the advice of those who volunteer to help with the baby
c) Expect friends and family to babysit on a regular basis
d) Firmly tell family members they do not need advice and will make their own decisions

How can Ellen gain confidence in feeding her new baby?
a) Feed the baby solid food to reduce the number of bottle feedings
b) Hire a nurse to come to the house to teach her how to feed the baby
c) Keep a bottle in the baby’s crib at all times
d) Practice feeding and burping the baby

How can Terry gain confidence in responding to the cries of her new baby?
a) Ask her mother what to do about the baby crying so much
b) Cry when her baby cries
c) Go to the bathroom and take a long hot bath
d) Go to work to avoid the crying

How can Ophelia strengthen the parent-child bond while bathing her new baby?
a) Avoid bathing the baby often since bath time makes babies cry
b) Discipline the baby to teach him/her not to cry during bath time
c) Ignore baby’s cries during baths and get it over as quickly as possible
d) Use a loving tone of voice to talk with the baby during bath time

How can Joyce gain confidence in bathing her new baby?
a) Give the baby a bath with no one to help so she can learn
b) Let her mother bathe the baby while she sleeps
c) Put the baby to bed without a bath
d) Watch an online video about how to bathe an infant

Martha organized her home and developed routines to get things done each day. This illustrates her ability to:
a) adapt to the baby's sleep schedule.
b) provide emotional support to the baby.
c) resolve conflict with her spouse.
d) manage multiple roles while caring for her new baby.

How can Betty handle her mixed emotions while caring for her new baby?
a) Ask her husband or mother why they are not helping with the baby more
b) Realize that it really is a big responsibility to care for a tiny new life
c) Remember to keep some emotions to herself since other people may not like them
d) Take time off to spend a day shopping

John selected a trustworthy person to babysit for his new baby while he and his wife attended a wedding. This illustrates the importance of:
a) poor parenting
b) developing a support system.
c) adapting to new relationships.
d) prioritizing his schedule.

How could Jan avoid taking her support system for granted while caring for her new baby?
a) Always take the advice of family members to avoid hurting their feelings.
b) Ask for advice from friends and family to help make all important decisions.
c) Ask for help from friends and family members only when needed.
d) Expect help from family members on a regular basis.

Jeff helps his wife care for their new baby and plays golf/other recreation fewer days than before. This illustrates his ability to:
a) resolve negative feelings.
b) adapt to new routines.
c) console his wife when she has a bad day.
d) appreciate members of his support system.

How can Martha strengthen the parent-child bond while caring for her new baby?
a) Discourage other family members from holding the baby.
b) Cuddle the baby often and hold him/her close
c) Expect to feel love at first sight whenever the new baby is around
d) Hold her baby only when he/she will not stop crying

How can Natalie strengthen the parent-child bond while feeding her new baby?
a) Ask another family member to feed the new baby.
b) Hold the baby and feed him/her with one hand while cooking dinner.
c) Lay the baby in the crib with a bottle propped on a rolled blanket.
d) Sit down together and hold the baby close while feeding him/her.

How can Daren strengthen the parent-child bond while caring for his new baby?
a) Hire a babysitter to help his wife care for the baby.
b) Let his wife do all the caring for the baby since she is more experienced.
c) Take his turns feeding, holding, and bathing the baby.
d) Work part-time instead of full-time so he can be more helpful.

How can Elsie handle her mixed emotions while caring for her new baby?
a) Remember that it is very unusual to feel mixed emotions after a baby is born.
b) Take a break and leave the baby with a sitter for a few days.
c) Take practical steps to address things of concern, such as financial worries.
d) Try to forget any resentment she may feel toward the baby or the father.

How can Samantha manage multiple roles while caring for her new baby?
a) Don’t worry about having a messy, disorganized house during this time
b) Put off household tasks until she has time and energy to do them
c) Try to use her sense of humor to get through difficult, stressful times
d) Vent her strong feelings by yelling at whoever is around

How can Ann handle her mixed emotions while caring for her new baby?
a) Ask her mother to help her understand her apprehensive feelings
b) Hold the baby so she can feel warmth
c) Ignore the new baby and only take care of herself
d) Let her husband take over and do everything for the baby

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