Category: ’Attachment Parenting’
Big, Little Girl
After welcoming baby number two, Gretchen found herself reevaluating her relationship and interaction with her oldest child. Read More…
1 Comment | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Balance, Consistent Care, Family Structure, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity, Routines and Schedules
We Are Not the Breastfeeding Gestapo
Amy W. reassures readers that La Leche League members and breastfeeding advocates of every type are not the “Breastfeeding Gestapo” that some still consider them to be. Read More…
11 Comments | Posted in Activism, Attachment Parenting, Breastfeeding, Feeding With Love, Lactivism, Parenting Philosophies, Preparing for Parenting
A Healing Touch
Sometimes, in caring for our children, you wind up caring for yourself in the most unexpected ways. Read More…
3 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Balance, Family Structure, Nurturing Touch, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity
What Makes the Perfect Parent?
Mrs. Green reflects on camp follow and camp no-follow when it comes to our parents’ influence. Read More…
7 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Consensual Living, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity
How to Treat a Child With Special Needs
Five things I wish everyone knew about my son with special needs, a primer on treating him with love and respect. Read More…
1 Comment | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Holistic Health, Parenting Philosophies, Special Needs
Partner Support for Breastfeeding
Adrienne shares some tips to help partners of nursing moms to be supportive and helpful throughout the nursing relationship. Read More…
2 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Breastfeeding, Consensual Living, Equally Shared Parenting, Family Structure, Feeding With Love, Parenting Philosophies
Coping with Transition: The Three A’s
It’s easy to feel discouraged during times of intense transition in your child’s life, and sometimes it takes awhile to realize that what you’re doing is no longer working. Use the 3 A’s to make a new plan! Read More…
4 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Balance, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity, Safe Sleep
Respecting My Toddler’s “No”
If you’ve ever had a toddler, then you know the word “no.” Not only because as a parent you may find yourself saying it more in this season of parenthood than any other, but it’s also a familiar word because of how often your toddler says it to you. Read More…
4 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Gentle Discipline, Language, Responding With Sensitivity
Gentle Discipline and the Strong-Willed Child
Embrace your child for who he is, including the strength and determination that are a beautiful, if occasionally inconvenient, part of his character. As that strong will grows and is guided by love, mutual respect, collaboration and shared wisdom, your child will change the world. Read More…
12 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Consensual Living, Gentle Discipline, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity
The Price of Trust
Our society has conditioned us to consider the convenience of other adults above the well-being of children and take the side of the teacher, doctor, dentist, when there is a conflict. I am so glad this time I chose to listen to my daughter. Read More…
31 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Consensual Living, Family Safety, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity
