Root Arcana

Author: Jay A. White

Who will “throw” the baby shower?Just about anyone–but most likely it would be a friend, relative or coworkers of the mother to be or the dad to be. Generally, the baby shower is not arrange by the closest relatives such as the baby’s grandmother but an aunt may sometimes give the shower. In many cases there is more than just one baby shower given. Since work and family and church may consist of unrelated friendships and connections, it is not uncommon to have multiple showers.  Read more...

Author: Sam Vaknin

Neonates have no psychology. If operated upon, for instance, they are not supposed to show signs of trauma later on in life. Birth, according to this school of thought is of no psychological consequence to the newborn baby. It is immeasurably more important to his “primary caregiver” (mother) and to her supporters (read: father and other members of the family). It is through them that the baby is, supposedly, effected.  Read more...