Some backstory on the origins of the (yet to be completed) book You’re Doing Great, Baby by Jeff Edwards (my husband) and Beth Taylor (me).
In 2012 Jeff and I started writing a picture book for new parents. We didn’t know exactly what it was about but we knew we had something to say to new parents:
- You’re doing great
- Be kind to yourself – having a baby is a major learning curve
- Early parenthood can feel lonely and overwhelming
- It’s hard work being a baby – they’re going through a massive learning curve too
- When you and your baby can hang out and just ‘be’ together it feels really great
- Your child is your greatest teacher
- You are your child’s greatest teacher
We also knew all the things we didn’t want to say to new parents:
- Advice about feeding, sleeping, eating, teething or developmental milestones