Category: ’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
Symbiotic Sleep
The symbiotic relationship we have with our children continues into the night, where the benefits of cosleeping are well documented for both child and parents. Read More…
1 Comment | Posted in Breastfeeding, Cosleeping, Family Safety, Feeding With Love, Nighttime Parenting, Responding With Sensitivity, Safe Sleep
An Open Letter to Grandparents: 6 Ways to Help Your Kids Be The Best Parents They Can Be
Amy of Presence Parenting shares an open letter to grandparents with perspectives that can bring everyone together so grandparent-parent-child relationships can be as beneficial as possible. Read More…
3 Comments | Posted in Parenting Philosophies, Preparing for Parenting, 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
How to Deal With Feeling Touched Out
The experience of feeling touched out can be a common experience among parents of babies and young children. Amy shares tips on how to process that feeling. Read More…
4 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Body Image, Breastfeeding, Continuum Parenting, Cosleeping, Feeding With Love, Gentle Discipline, Healthy Living, Nurturing Touch, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity, Safe Sleep
Who Enjoys My Company?
“Who enjoys my company?” my son would ask whenever we were at the table, and he’d laugh when my husband and I raised our hands and said, “I do!” Read More…
3 Comments | Posted in Consensual Living, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity
Guiding Children Through the Death of a Loved One
Here are simple, sensitive ideas to help guide your children as they deal with death. Read More…
1 Comment | Posted in Balance, Belief, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity
Toddler Discipline and Balancing Needs
A reader asks our NPN Mentors about attachment parenting and balancing parent/child needs during the toddler years. Read More…
Leave a comment | Posted in Ask an NP Mentor, Attachment Parenting, Consistent Care, Gentle Discipline, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity, Routines and Schedules
10 Principles of Unconditional Parenting
Amy provides a summary of insights received from watching Alfie Kohn’s Unconditional Parenting DVD. Read More…
7 Comments | Posted in Attachment Parenting, Consensual Living, Gentle Discipline, Parenting Philosophies, Responding With Sensitivity
Why Baby-led Solids Worked For Us
Letting our son choose what and when to eat just made sense. Read More…
6 Comments | Posted in Feeding With Love, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Responding With Sensitivity, Starting Solids
