Contents
Part One
1) Introduction
2) Overview Of The Book
3) An Overview Of The Caribbean
4) Definitions And Brief Commentary
On Relevant Concepts/Terms
i. Parent
ii. Mother
iii. Father
iv. Child
v. Foster Care
vi. Marriage
vii. The Family
5) Our Choices
6) Preserving The Foundational Core Values
7) Moral And Social Decline
8) Peer Pressure
9) The Role Of Religious Groups
viii. The Christian Church
ix. Other Spirituality—Based Organizations
10) The Marginalization Of Youth In Our Society
11) Children And Their Families
12) The Family And Nutrition
13) Important Guidance
14) Leisure, Sports And Community—Based Activities
15) The Importance Of Children
16) Adjusting To The Challenge Of Parenting
17) Quest For An Instant Pacifier
18) What Kind Of Mirror Image Do You Have Of Yourself?
19) HIV And AIDS
20) Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s)
21) Health Status Of Caribbean Women
22) Competitive Jealousy
23) Adolescent Health
24) Service Groups
25) Poverty
26) The Social Safety Net
27) Certification
28) Education
Part Two
1. Intimacy
2. Love
3. The Different Types Of Love
4. Sexual Union
5. Female Sexual Anatomy
6. Male Sexual Anatomy
7. Definitive Preparation For Parenting
8. Conception
9. Pregnancy
10. Conditions For Concern
11. Nutrition And Pregnancy
12. Fertility And Confirmation
13. Pre-Natal Care
14. Budgeting And Coping With Needs Of Newborns
15. The First Trimester
16. Week 12
17. The Second Trimester
18. Week 20
19. Week 24
20. The Third Trimester
21. APGAR
22. Postpartum Depression (PPD)
23. Maternity Leave
24. Paternity Leave
25. Effects Of A Father’s Active Role In Child Rearing
26. Making Children Feel Loved
27. Identifying And Developing The Talents Of Children
28. Assisting With Your Child’s Career Choices
29. Sibling Rivalry
30. Effective Parenting And Conflict Resolution
31. Some Solutions
32. Planning
33. Mentoring
34. Some Tips For The Young Adult Parent/s
35. Newborns
36. Infants And Toddlers
37. Pre-Teens
38. Teenagers/Adolescents
39. Glossary
40. Bibliography