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>To Tineke,
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>I have learned the following about teaching BF to teens:
> Teens have very short attention spans. 15 minutes and then you lose
>them. They won't ask questions.
> Teens will not volunteer that they want to breastfeed. They don't
>want their peers to know because they may be ridiculed.
> The teacher must make it fun. Play stupid games.
> Make sure you tell them what's in it for them. They are most
>interested in the advantages to themselves.
> Stick around after class. That's when the interested ones will
>tentatively approach you with more questions.
> Teens think BF will be embarrassing. Show them that they can learn
>to nurse discreetly.
> Don't judge them. Accept them. They are in enough trouble at home.
>Be a friend. Realize they probably won't get ANY BF support at home.
> Give them stuff (like pumps, slings, books, etc.) They love "things."
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>Pam Wiggins, IBCLC, Franklin, VA.
As usual you are so sensitive and so "ON TARGET" re: teens in classes etc.
or one on one interaction. I couldn't have said it better or more
succinctly. I hope everyone who deals with teens remembers your tips well.
I'm sorry I didn't respond earlier pam wiggins how is Va ? coldddddd I bet
! We may be looking at an old family home south of Charlottesville ????
near Monticello???? (I don't have my map) that my aunt and I may go in on
together (30 ac.). Are there any LC jobs or potential jobs up yonder. We
need to talk!!!!
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