In class writing
assignment
Parenting magazine responses
Pretend you are a journalist for Parenting magazine. Readers
of the magazine write in questions to you regarding any parenting issues. Below are several letters to Parenting that you need to review. Respond to TWO letters of your choice. Be informative and specific in your
response. Refer to class notes, textbook information and other sources from
class (videos, articles, etc). Your response should be a well-developed paragraph.
Begin your paragraph with Dear (name).
You may work with one other classmate. Type your responses on a word document.
Value: 5 points each
Length: 10-12 sentences
Options:
1. Dear Parenting,
Help! I’m a 30 year-old woman, and
I am expecting my first baby to be born in less than one month. I consider myself uneducated about the
different methods of childbirth. Could
you please inform me of the pros and cons of natural, medicated, and cesarean
births. I just want what is best for my
baby and myself. Thanks!
Sincerely,
Which way to go?
2. Dear Parenting,
My baby, Emma, was born 6 weeks
before her due date. She has already
been in the NICU for one week. I am
scared and I feel helpless. Besides the
NICU, is there anything else the doctors and I could do to help stimulate
weight gain and improve my baby’s over all development. Could you inform me of any recent studies that relate to the development of premature babies. I want to get her healthy and home as soon as
possible.
Sincerely,
A premie’s
world
3. Dear Parenting,
No one ever told me how hectic my
life would be after Ethan was born! He
is my first baby, and needless to say, my husband and I were unprepared for a
newborn. What can you tell me about the
patterns of newborns? What should I
expect? How do I care for Ethan? Any tips and advice would be greatly
appreciated.
Sincerely,
What did I get myself into?
