Will someone explain to me what attachment parenting is?

Re: Will someone explain to me what attachment parenting is?

• BabyMimi

  May 2011

  From the FAQ:

   What is Attachment Parenting?

  Attachment parenting, a phrase coined by pediatrician William Sears, is a parenting philosophy based on the principles of the attachment theory in developmental psychology.Per Dr. Sears' theory of attachment parenting (AP), proponents such as the API attempt to foster a secure bond with their children by promoting eight principles which are identified as goals for parents to strive for. These eight principles are:Preparation for Pregnancy, Birth and ParentingFeed with Love and RespectRespond with SensitivityUse Nurturing TouchEnsure Safe Sleep, Physically and EmotionallyProvide Consistent Loving CarePractice Positive DisciplineStrive for Balance in Personal and Family LifeThese values are interpreted in a variety of ways. Many attachment parents also choose to live a natural family living (NFL) lifestyle, such as natural childbirth, home birth, stay-at-home parenting, cloth diapering, co-sleeping, breastfeeding, babywearing, homeschooling, unschooling, the anti-circumcision movement, natural health, cooperative movements, naturism and support of organic and local foods.However, Dr. Sears does not require a parent to strictly follow any set of rules, instead encouraging parents to be creative in responding to their child's needs. Attachment parenting, outside the guise of Dr. Sears, focuses on responses that support secure attachments.Many of the posters on this board consider themselves "AP-Lite", choosing the AP methods that work for their families. HTH  

  

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• rosiemomma member

  May 2011

  here is plenty of info for you:

  https://www.askdrsears.com/html/10/T130200.asp

  https://attachmentparenting.org/principles/principles.php

  https://www.kellymom.com/parenting/ap-frame-of-mind.html

  https://drjaygordon.com/category/attachment 

   

  
  
  
  Little Rose is 2 1/2.

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