Reviews
“CALMS is a gem in this scientific age of communication. Here are source experiences each human needs to prepare for his most complete transactions with the world of all living things- his evolution. Give divine thanksgiving to the baby who is our profound teacher of what we forgot or failed to learn as infant.”
Valerie V. Hunt, Ed.D. -Director Bioenergy Fields Lab. Prof. Emeritus UCLA , Dept Physiological Sciences
“This book is the first in a series of Parenting Books flowing from the legacy of an important video which captured wide attention, What Babies Want, directed by Debby Takikawa. Innocently small and a cinch to read, this little book is a gem! Wherever you dip into it you get helpful information, a profoundly true point of view about babies, and yes, wise counsel on every page. All of it is tailor-made for new parents. The title CALMS is an acronym standing for an indispensable 5-step process which parents can use to maintain composure during the inevitable stresses and strains encountered in the first weeks of parenting after the birth. The secret method is disclosed in Part One. These steps make good sense and good psychology. The novelty and simplicity of CALMS may startle you. Part Two presents infant development information from the expanded view made possible by prenatal psychology over the last 25 years. This view brings new depth to the challenge of bonding and opens the door wider than ever to unlimited communication between babies and parents. In a series of 13 very brief messages-which are the heart of the book-the authors have packed essential information about the real nature of babies. In Part Three, three couples illustrate how they used the CALMS method to deal with the situations they faced in real life trying to soothe their babies at the outset of breastfeeding, nighttime sleep problems, and their teamwork with each other. Additional tips and resources are given in Part Four including how to cope with feelings of guilt, how to read the baby’s body language, a helpful guide to rapid development early in gestation, and a list of reliable internet sites where more information for parents is available. If new parents take this information to heart, their babies will be abundantly blessed.”
David Chamberlain, PhD – prenatal and perinatal psychology pioneer and author of The Mind of Your Newborn Baby.
“This book is user-friendly and a little life-saver for Moms and Dads as they embark upon the grand journey of caring for their child. Easy to read – but make no mistake: this booklet is chock-a-block full of the most up-to-date, scientifically sound information and advice, and it will help you inject peace, harmony and pleasure into your relationship with your child. The beautiful and heart-warming family photos sprinkled throughout will keep you connected to our larger human family. “
Robin Grille – Author of Parenting for a Peaceful World
“The depth of wisdom in this little book is in no way confined by the brevity of the pages.”
Barbara Findeisen MFT – President of APPPAH
“…powerful information for connecting with your infant.”
William Emerson PhD – Emerson Training Seminars
“What I really like about the CALMS approach to interacting with your baby is that it crosses all parenting styles. No matter if you are co-sleeping or crib-sleeping, bottle feeding or breast feeding, a working mom/dad or a stay at home mom/dad, these ideas can help everyone build a more conscious and connected relationship with their infant.”
Katharine – mother of two under two