"To explain the persistence of lower rates of breastfeeding among black mothers, we should look to systemic and historic factors rather than individual choice. That's the argument of Skimmed: Breastfeeding, Race, and Injustice (Stanford University Press) by law professor Andrea Freeman, which provides in-depth historical, socioeconomic and legal context that sheds new light on black motherhood."
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Just Solutions! Attachment Parenting Tips is an easy-to-use reference book of ideas to solve every common parenting problem that arises while raising children from 0 - 13 years of age and beyond. Each tip is respectful, gentle, and non-punitive. Written by a certified parent educator and mother of five grown attachment-parented children, this book is bursting with over 3,000 practical tips tested by real parents. Every topic in parenting is covered, from feeding and sleep, to bullying and homework, and the strategies can be put to use immediately.
"A much needed reference book with no theory - just plenty of neuro-biologically informed, kind and effective strategies for the everyday challenges parents face." Lysa Parker, MS, Co-founder, Attachment Parenting International and coauthor of Attached at the Heart.
Get helpful strategies on... The Baby years: sleeping, breastfeeding, and crying. The Toddler years: tantrums, the world of No!, toilet training, picky-eating, hitting and sleep challenges. The Preschool years: power struggles, not listening, lying, angry meltdowns, and sibling jealousy. The School-aged years: homework, friends, peers, stealing, school, attitude, chores, discipline, allowances, relationships and screen-time. The Teen years: the one tool that works for all teen issues. General AP Tips: More tools for babies to teens.
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No parenting theory. No opinions. No judgment...Dear Reader,
In many places there are signs of spring... winter layers are coming off and flowers are blooming. There is a sense of hope that comes with the changing weather and a resolve to take on tasks. Whether a simple but much-needed cleaning project, or creating outreach materials to help parents find vital encouragement and information, there is a renewed energy behind the efforts.
Spring really becomes a time to begin again, to be refreshed for the task at hand and determined to move forward with what before seemed too challenging.
Whatever season you are experiencing, we hope that this API Links serves to encourage and empower you in your home, parenting your children, and in your work in your community, sharing the message of healthy secure attachment and a more compassionate world.
This API Links, we celebrate Leader anniversaries--from 1 year to as many as 17, and welcome new leader Emily with API of Greater Atlanta. You can browse all the upcoming meetings as well as upcoming Attached at the Heart Parenting Education Training sessions in this issue too, along with other ways to get involved.
We thank everyone who contributes to the many API resources and we thank you for taking the time to enjoy and share them.
Samantha Gray
Attachment Parenting International
API Links you to...
This month, we bring you the critical value of preparing for parenting and parent support, upcoming meetings and events, breastfeeding and IQ responses, addressing child and domestic abuse and the courts, and an interview with API cofounder Lysa Parker on AP and dating and much more! Read Editor's Picks below, or click through to read all the parenting news and research.
Your Parent Compass: The Enlightened Witness
Lysa Parker and I (cofounders of API and coauthors of the book, Attached at the Heart) have read many sad accounts of early childhood abuse that led to later criminal and deviant behavior as these children grew into adulthood. But the amazing, and hopeful, factor about some of these stories was that in cases where the child or the parent had an intervention -- a person who could show them love and respect -- the cycle was broken. Dr. Alice Miller, the famed Swiss psychologist whose books chronicled the consequences of child abuse, called this person the "enlightened witness."
Attached Family Magazine: Parenting Without Shame
Attached Family: Parenting Without Shame
In this issue of Attached Family, we examine shame versus guilt and how shame contributes to emotional trauma. We look at the intersect of parenting and shame, keeping in mind that shame is a normal emotional response to certain social situations, but like anger or disappointment, when unresolved, shame can lead to lifelong difficulties.
Inside this issue, you'll find mind-bending, inspiring, and empowering features to stretch your parenting wings.
Los Niños Training presents 14th Annual Young Child Expo & Conference NYC
The 14th Annual Young Child Expo & Conference promises to be another highly rated inspiring professional development opportunity.
NYC Conference - May 2nd - May 5th 2017
Past issues of API Links are available online to read and share at any time. Keep current on parenting information and find supportive resources.
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Attachment Matters eBook With Your Gift
Ideally, all children would be able to experience a secure attachment with every meaningful adult in his life. Attachment Matters, the latest ebook from Attachment Parenting International (API), was written specifically to help you -- the parent -- share the importance of Attachment Parenting to other meaningful adults in your child's life. Attachment Matters is now available with your donation of $25 or more to API.
We invite you check out Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper, Baby Matters, and browse other books, carriers, services, toys, childbirth classes, artwork, and expert help, and do well while doing good. Remember the API Store and Marketplace for your holiday shopping!
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Upcoming Meetings, Trainings, and Events
April (more details)
2017-04-11
Support Meetings for Northern Colorado API
Location: Northern Colorado
2017-04-11
Support Meeting for API of Central Iowa
Location: Willowsong Midwifery
2017-04-11
Support Meeting for API of Topeka, Kansas
Location: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Topeka
2017-04-11
Support Meeting for API of Central Austin
Location: Yarborough Branch Library
2017-04-11
Support Meeting for South Austin API
Location: Austin Public Library-Manchaca Library Branch
2017-04-12
Support Meeting for API of Brandon, FL
2017-04-14
Support Meeting for API of Merrimack Valley
2017-04-15
Support Meeting Fox Valley API, IL
Location: Fluffy Envy
2017-04-16
Support Meeting for Nashville API
Location:
Blakemore United Methodist Church
2017-04-18
Support Meeting for API of Greater Atlanta
2017-04-19
Attached at the Heart Parenting Program in Santa Cruz
Location: Santa Cruz California
2017-04-20
Attached at the Heart Parenting Program in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
2017-04-21
Support Meeting for API of West LA, CA
Location: The Sanctuary Birth and Family Wellness Center
2017-04-25
Support Meeting for API of Central Iowa
Location: Tifereth Israel Synagogue
2017-04-26
Attached at the Heart Parenting Program in Santa Cruz
Location: Santa Cruz California
2017-04-27
Attached at the Heart Parenting Program in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
2017-04-29
Support Meeting for API of Las Vegas, Nevada
Location: Well Rounded Mama Homestead
2017-05-01
Support Meeting Fox Valley API, IL
Location: OhmMother Yoga
2017-05-03
Attached at the Heart Parenting Program in Santa Cruz
Location: Santa Cruz California
2017-05-04
Support Meeting for San Diego County API
Location: Solana Beach Library
2017-05-04
Attached at the Heart Parenting Program in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina
2017-05-05
Support Meeting for TriCities Parenting, API
Location: Avoca Branch Library, Bristol, TN
2017-05-05
Support Meeting for API of Northern Virginia
Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, Oakton, VA
2017-05-06
Support Meeting for API of Fresno, CA
Location: 5091 N Fresno St. Ste 133 Fresno, California 93710
2017-05-08
Support Meeting for API of Las Vegas, Nevada
Location: Chiropractic for Life
2017-05-09
Support Meetings for Northern Colorado API
Location: Northern Colorado
2017-05-09
Support Meeting for API of Central Iowa
Location: Willowsong Midwifery
2017-05-09
Support Meeting for API of Topeka, Kansas
Location: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Topeka
2017-05-09
Support Meeting for API of Central Austin
Location: Yarborough Branch Library
2017-05-09
Support Meeting for South Austin API
Location: Austin Public Library-Manchaca Library Branch
2017-05-10
Support Meeting for API of Brandon, FL
2017-05-10
Attached at the Heart Parenting Program in Santa Cruz
Location: Santa Cruz California
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Leader Anniversaries
January
5 years!
Crystal Fisher, API of Champlain Valley (Vermont, USA)
4 years!
Asia Mathis, Nashville API (Tennessee, USA)
1 year!
Jenna Shaw, API of Kearney (Nebraska, USA)
Adele Grant, API of New York City (New York, USA)
Johanna Springston, API of Frederick (Maryland, USA)
February
12 years!
Mary Sinclair, API of San Antonio (Texas, USA)
8 years!
Amber Reinecke Wadley, API of Topeka (Kansas, USA)
7 years!
Nilufer Devecigil, API of Dogal Evebeyn (TURKEY)
4 years!
Cameron Austin, API of Metro Jackson (Mississippi, USA)
Tina Fritz, API of Ocean Springs/Biloxi (Mississippi, USA)
3 years!
Connie Matherly, Colorado Springs API (Colorado, USA)
Kyla Scott, API of Las Vegas (Nevada, USA)
March
17 years!
Alissa Tschetter-Siedschlaw, API of Central Iowa (Iowa, USA)
12 years!
Joan DeMeyer, API of St. Louis (Missouri, USA)
10 years!
Dedra Keoshian (Ohio, USA)
8 years!
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Victoria Brown, API of Greenville (North Carolina, USA)
Rachael Spencer, Wabash Valley API (Indiana, USA)
7 years!
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Rachel Israel, API of Merrimack Valley (New Hampshire, USA)
5 years!
Ashley Franz, API of White County (Arkansas, USA)
4 years!
Kelly Shealer, API of Frederick (Maryland, USA)
3 years!
Candice Garrison, API of Knoxville (Tennessee, USA)
Lacey Bisnett, API of Topeka (Kansas, USA)
April
17 years!
Katryne L. Bull, API of Jacksonville (Florida, USA)
14 years!
Patricia Jones (Texas, USA)
13 years!
Lisa Feiertag (Maryland, USA)
8 years!
Mary King, San Diego County API (California, USA)
5 years!
Annemarie McCaslin, API of Northern Virginia (Virginia, USA)
3 years!
Thiago Queiroz, API Rio (BRAZIL)
Hilary Buckwalter (Minnesota, USA)
2 years!
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Megan Bell, Fox Valley API (Illinois, USA)
1 year!
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