ASK DR SALLY

Sally Goldberg, Ph.D., professor of education, author, magazine writer, and the first parenting expert on FOX TV's "Parent to Parent," has changed her focus! Meet Dr. Sally on www.earlychildhoodnews.net. Sally worked for many years as an instructor of early childhood education on the adjunct faculties of several different universities—University of Miami, Nova Southeastern University and Barry University in Florida and the University of Phoenix in Arizona. She was a national conference presenter and a frequent guest on TV and radio. Sally, who grew up in While Plains, NY, has Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Cornell University and a Ph.D. from the University of Miami.

"Reading to kids is a major pathway for connection. I give reading tips on this site every month."Connection" is truly the magic word. Parents can use "connecting" in their own ways as much as possible all the time!

All the equipment is useful, but not when overused or used in the wrong ways. Breast feeding is excellent, but bottle feeding in the right position and connecting is good too.In addition, breast feeding without connecting is less effective.

Other people as substitute feeders with the bottle, and not too many different ones. are okay too. Filling a child up like a gas tank is the most dysfunctional of all but can still be used in a pinch.

Modern life will be modern life, but informed people making informed decisions can change the world."

Sally