Help me get DH on board.

DeAnna&DavidRyder

DH is trying to have an open mind about parenting styles. However, it is difficult for him to understand AP. The philosophies seem very different from his basic personality.

I hear the mothers hear say that their are studies showing that parenting styles similar to AP raise more independent children. I'd really like to see these. 

It makes sense to me, but I'm having a hard time explaining the benefits to him. He is trying really hard to be on the same page as me but I need some help. 

So if you have any good articles comparing AP to other parenting styles, any actual studies, anything. I'd really love to see them.

Thank you    

MellsHells

This page by Dr. Sears (coined the term "attachment parenting") has a lot of info and should be a great place to start (even has a link on AP Fathering).

https://www.askdrsears.com/html/10/t130100.asp

DeAnna&DavidRyder

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I've been mostly lurking around here for a while. First out of curiosity, then slowly I started to agree more and more with what I was reading. I'm just desperate for more information, I can't seem to read enough. haha. 

I've spent some time on Dr Sears website, but never noticed that father link. Thanks!  

anabell0920

Honestly I never knew what AP was and I just followed what I felt was best for raising DS and DH agreed.

lpstl

First of all, I'd go get the attachment parenting book by Dr Sears, it does an awesome job of explaining AP without making it seem like a fringe parenting style. Would you mind explaining AP in the way you've explained it to your husband?

mrs.baum

I would recommend he read "Attachment Parenting" by Dr. Sears. It is a basic overview of what the philosophy is all about and not too long. I think it would also be helpful to sit down and discuss what your long term parenting goals are.