Books and Articles — Teen Pregnancy and Parenting

Postpartum Depression: When Moms Feel Out of Control, by Elizabeth Landau. CNN, May 14, 2010.  “It's normal for new mothers to feel overwhelmed and tired, but sometimes those feelings can develop into something more serious. "Baby blues," which do not require medical attention, can include mood swings, sleep problems, irritability, crying, anxiety and sadness in the first couple of weeks after birth. Postpartum depression is more intense and intrusive: Women may lose interest in life, withdraw from family and friends, or think about harming themselves or their children.&rdquo

Depression Is a Dilemma for Women in Pregnancy, by Roni Caryn Rabin. New York Times, October 05, 2009.  “A study looked for harmful effects in the use of antidepressants by pregnant women.&rdquo

The Truth About Teen Girls, by Belinda Luscombe. Time Magazine, September 11, 2009.

For Parents on NICU, Trauma May Last, by Laurie Tarkan. New York Times, August 24, 2009.

Shaken baby cases on the increase, by Carey Goldberg. Boston Globe, March 19, 2009.

Children in the Mental Health Void, by Judith Warner. The New York Times, February 19, 2009.  “Judith Warner argues that lack of access to care is the real mental health epidemic affecting children in our time.&rdquo

Top Ten Tips for New Parents, by WarmLines Parent/Teacher Resources. Parenting Education News, January 30, 2009.

The Fatherhood Kit, by Massachusetts Children's Trust Fund. 2004.  “The Children's Trust Fund developed the Fatherhood Resource Guide as part of its Fatherhood Initiative, which works to advance activities that support fathers and their families and the family support professionals who work with them. It is the only listing of its kind in the state. The guide also includes tips for fathers to be better parents.&rdquo