Arguments between siblings are inevitable. The question many parents face, is how to best handle the situation? Mom of 3, Kayla Lunde shares a recent instance that unfolded in her house to show that sibling squabbles can be done in a way that respects both parties and sets a foundation for growth in all involved.
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Is your child having trouble getting back into the routine of school? Take a look at his or her afterschool needs, in addition to connection time with you, to make it easier for the whole family. Mom of 3, Kelly Shealer shares her experience in this API blog post. |
Dear Reader,
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Thank you for the opportunity to work on your behalf and serve you with parenting information and support that can change the world.
As we close 2016, we are grateful for this work to:
- Help parents find support--in their local communities and online
- Provide evidenced-informed resources and articles with compassion and uninfluenced by any agenda other than to nurture children and foster secure attachment
- Partner to elevate the discussion on nurturing parenting and increase our reach
- Cover timely topics from nonviolence and peace to mindfulness and family leave
- Accredit new API Leaders, add new parenting support groups, and certify new Attached at the Heart Parent Educators--in varying parts of the globe
Your support has helped sustain API's work and helped a movement continue to grow. We hope you will join us in the new year as we carry the mission further, increase and expand our resources, plan for international and regional conferences, and improve our ability to present our impact.
In addition to the various Links in this issue, you will find our upcoming Support Group meeting dates and locations. We hope you might make plans to attend, introduce a friend to a meeting, or become a Leader and consider holding a meeting of your own. We congratulate our API Leaders celebrating anniversaries, including our API Leader Liaison, Kendrah, who has been a Leader for 11 years (!), and have listed their names and years in gratitude for their service.
Parents and professionals drift more and more to the convenience of online support, available day and night. API finds this support wonderful and works to provide it too, but we also hold that these Support Groups in local communities and the Leaders who make them happen will always be vital to fostering real support and community for parents.
Our work at API is to be an advocate for local support and to work to build community that supports parents and nurtures children. Like the art of breastfeeding that was being lost, along with so many other life-sustaining practices, the art of community must be preserved, taught, promoted, experienced, and advocated. This takes connecting, partnering, writing, publishing, accrediting, and more--tangible and intangible work of many hours of effort to foster nurturing communities of support.
It's never been more clear that we need to reach out to each other to connect and foster love and support--for ourselves and our children. Please join with us in 2017 as we actively nurture peace and community by raising our children with compassion and joining together for a common goal.Samantha Gray
Attachment Parenting International
API Links you to...
This month, we bring you a new issue of The Attached Family magazine: Parenting Without Shame, API's 2017 Annual Appeal campaign, Holiday tips, new research, Spanish Breastfeeding Support, Why AP is vital to changing our world, and more! Read Editor's Picks below, or click through to read all the parenting news and research.
Want to Change a Life?
You can now apply online and learn more about becoming an API Leader!
Leader Anniversaries: November 2016
Nicole Hoover ~ 3 years
Nickie Minor ~ 3 years
Korenna Barto ~ 5 years
Ruth Fried ~ 2 years
Nicole Barajas ~ 3 years
Laura Belin ~ 10 years
Nickie Minor ~ 3 years
Korenna Barto ~ 5 years
Ruth Fried ~ 2 years
Nicole Barajas ~ 3 years
Laura Belin ~ 10 years
Russell Wrightson ~ 1 year
Robynn Schamel ~ 8 years
Krystal & David McDonald ~ 9 years
December 2016
Kendrah Nilsestuen ~ 11 years
Alexis Ibarra December ~ 1 year
January 2017
Asia Mathis ~ 4 years
Sonya Feher ~ 8 years
Crystal Fisher ~ 5 years
Johanna Springston ~1 year
Adele Grant ~ 1 year
Jenna Shaw ~ 1 year
Sonya Feher ~ 8 years
Crystal Fisher ~ 5 years
Johanna Springston ~1 year
Adele Grant ~ 1 year
Jenna Shaw ~ 1 year
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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!
Thank you! API is Top Rated!
Thank you for loving our work and telling the world! Stories about us from people like you help us make an even bigger impact in our community. GreatNonprofits - the #1 source of nonprofit stories and feedback - has honored API with its 2016 Top-Rated List. Won't you help us raise visibility for our work by posting a brief story of your experience? All content will be visible to potential donors and volunteers. It's easy and only takes 3 minutes! Go here to get started!
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January (more details)
2017-01-02
Support Meeting Fox Valley API, IL Location: Radiant Heart Yoga 2017-01-05
2017-01-06
Support Meeting for TriCities Parenting, API Location: Avoca Branch Library, Bristol, TN
2017-01-06
Support Meeting for API of Northern Virginia Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, Oakton, VA
2017-01-07
Support Meeting for API of Fresno, CA Location: 5091 N Fresno St. Ste 133 Fresno, California 93710 2017-01-08
Support Meeting for San Francisco API Location: Richmond Library
2017-01-09
Support Meeting for API of Las Vegas, Nevada Location: Chiropractic for Life
2017-01-10
Support Meetings for Northern Colorado API Location: Northern Colorado
2017-01-10
Support Meeting for API of Central Iowa Location: Willowsong Midwifery
2017-01-10
Support Meeting for API of Topeka, Kansas Location: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Topeka
2017-01-10
Support Meeting for API of Central Austin Location: Yarborough Branch Library
2017-01-10
Support Meeting for South Austin API Location: Austin Public Library-Manchaca Library Branch
2017-01-11
Support Meeting for API of Brandon, FL 2017-01-13 2017-01-14 2017-01-15
Support Meeting for Nashville API Location: Blakemore United Methodist Church 2017-01-17
Support Meeting for API of Greater Atlanta 2017-01-20
2017-01-21
Support Meeting Fox Valley API, IL Location: Fluffy Envy 2017-01-24
Support Meeting for API of Central Iowa Location: Tifereth Israel Synagogue 2017-01-28 |
API Links December 2016 Letter
