Is this response to Kate ideal?  No, and he has the AAP guidelines slightly
off (a year or longer...)  But I have to say I found his response pretty
mild from what I've seen/heard in the past on these shows!  He clearly
understands that breastfeeding has an emotional/loving component in addition
to the sustenance part.  And I also found it expressed gently, without a lot
of judgment.  The response seems less to do with breastfeeding specifically
than it does with setting limits in general.

My .02

Morgan Kennedy Henderson
LLLL, IBCLC    Wellesley, MA  USA



On 11/8/02 8:34 AM, "Automatic digest processor"
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> WEANING YOUR CHILD
> There aren't any rules about when to stop breastfeeding, but a baby should
> ideally have breast milk for the first year of its life. Dr. Phil has this
> advice for Kate, who breast-feeds her 5 and 7-year-olds:
> By giving in and allowing a child to nurse after being weaned, you are
> teaching the child that he/she can get what they want when they want it.
> Don't feel guilty for saying no. Children need to learn that they can't get
> everything they want. Establish boundaries and keep them.
> Find other ways to show your child affection and give them comfort when they
> want to be breast-fed. You can hug them and hold them instead. Remind your
> child that he/she is a big boy/girl now and doesn't need to breastfeed
> anymore.
>
> Andrea E. Duval
> Co-Founder & Webmaster
> Moms 4 Moms Milk
> http://www.moms4momsmilk.org

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