It's important imho for all HCPs interacting with parents using these materials to understand the parents' motivation for using them. There is a difference b/w Babywise users (sounds like a good idea, received as a shower gift, praise from peers) and Preparation for Parenting (the religious version: taught in a 7 week indoctrination, couched in spiritual coercion, intimidation and promulgated by "like-minded" peers and church leaders who pressure these parents socially and spiritually to conform). The information one presents and how one presents it to empower these parents differs, based on whether they are using the programs for secular or religious reasons. In the presentations I've done, there is a 2 page handout that is helpful both to parents and HCPs, especially listing books dealing with cults and spiritual abuse issues. Feel free to email me if anyone wants a copy. Some of the most poignant and articulate voices against this rot are parents who used it to their children's detriment, including former leaders in GFI. These resources are also listed on the handout. HTH, Anna Swisher, MBA, IBCLC *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html