Does anyone remember Dr Hugh Jolly?

He was the senior consultant in the hospital where my daughter was born in 1982.

Ah yes the beautiful Miriam Stoppard. 😊

I bought my girl the book of Toddler Taming, when my first grandson was a bit of a handful.
That recommended a good telling off, if necessary.

Penelope Leach was very good. She was very helpful about picking your battles with a toddler. I remember her saying that it wouldn't hurt if you sometimes shouted at your child because it taught them that there were limits for even the most understanding parents.

We all turned out ok (ish) for all the different ideas around at the time.

Whatever happened to Miriam Stoppard, does anyone know?

She seemed to have a lot of botox or something, then disappeared off tv.

I liked her.

MissAdventure

Was it King who recommended shaking hands with your child rather than hugging them?

Probably, MissA but my MiL didn't follow that particular advice. She adored her twins and was a very loving mother. Looking back, I suppose most of us who were born in the 30's and 40's were raised on the strict routine of Truby King and his ilk.

OldFrill

I discovered very quickly that my babies had not read the same books as me.

😄

MissAdventure

I never had time to read a book.
Up to my elbows in sodden nappies, I was lucky if I go dressed some days.

This was me with Number One Son. Scream eat s* repeat

I discovered very quickly that my babies had not read the same books as me.

I read every word of Dr Jollys book during my pregnancy in 1977. Colic certainly does exist. Poor little baby was constantly crying. 'She needs feeding ' said the health visitor even though I'd just fed her. At the clinic they just rolled their eyes. Meanwhile poor little thing just couldn't settle. I was distraught. I went to the doctor. He immediately prescribed merbentyl. Success with the first dose. Although I understand it can no longer be given to babies under 6 months

Miriam Stoppard (a Newcastle lady) was so glamorous. She’s 87 now. I always thought she talked sense.

I can’t remember why, it was a long time ago, but my Health Visitor told me throw away Penelope Leach’s book!

Dr Spock was my guru!

I never had time to read a book.
Up to my elbows in sodden nappies, I was lucky if I go dressed some days.

I think he wrote a book with Dr Miriam Stoppard too. She was very popular in the 80s.

Was it King who recommended shaking hands with your child rather than hugging them?

I remember that too mumofmadboys. Penelope Leach was my go-to for sensible advice.

I don't especially remember Hugh Jolly but I guess he will have been like many of that era - gave out advice with great confidence that had no sound evidence to back it up.

Thank you Primrose I was a mum twenty years before Dr. Jolly 's book.
As mentioned earlier, Dr. Spock was in vogue then. I found his opening sentence reassuring.' You know more than you think you know.'
My dear MiL swore by Truby King. 1930's.

I loved Penelope Leach's approach. I remember she said having a second child was a bit like a DH bringing home a second wife and saying you are so lovely I decided to have a second one as well!!

All of these things circle in and out of current thinking.
At one time, parents were advised never to pick up their child, no spoiling or cuddling, strict routines.

Then it was turn your whole home into a playground and allow your child to sleep where they nodded off (presumably at 4am).

I didn't buy any baby books. Dr Spock was the reigning guru when I had children.

Haven’t heard of him but I know colic exists so I wouldn’t bother with him

He delivered one of my nieces. My sister didn't like him. I can't remember why. I had the book, but the one I remember most was Penelope Leach.

I had his book in 1980.