Just received my October edition of Focus on the Family magazine ( it takes a little longer to get to Costa Rica, I guess.) I noticed that on Wed. - Fri., Oct. 29 - 31, the theme for the radio broadcast will be "Parenting Basics: The First Year." We don't get FOF in English here, and the spanish version doesn't necesarily follow the English calendar. I would LOVE to hear what Dr. Dobson's medical panel has to say about breastfeeding and infant care -- especially as far as the issue of "spoiling" goes. This is how the programs are billed: "A panel of experts from Focus on the Family's Physician Resource Council joins Dr. Dobson for a lighthearted discussion of the serious issues of raising a newborn baby. You'll learn more about the joys and trials of being a parent." I do know that Focus on the Family has a letter about the Ezzo material which incates disagreement with some of their principles in a rather inocuous manner. However, they have never wholeheartedly supported Dr. Sears either. (I am a tremendous fan of Dr. Dobson, though). If anyone happens to listen to these broadcasts, I'd really appreciate a note telling me your impressions. TIA By the way, on the issue of *support* groups: I used to have a Christian breastfeeding support program which I called "Mothers Inviting Loving Comfort." We billed it as an "encouragement group." Congratulations to all you new IBCLC's! Glenni Lorick, B.S.E., I.B.C.L.C. San Jose, Costa Rica [log in to unmask]