I think that new parents should not be taught to do things by the books. What's funny is that some authors don't even have children themselves and they could write up a "beautiful book" on how to be the best parents. What kills me is that I have read so many of those books and then become so bothered when something doesn't work like the book said.

While having said that, I feel much more positive for being there for DD even though others might say that I am spoiling her by doing so...