Strive for Balance in Personal and Family Life

It is easier to be emotionally responsive when you feel in balance. Create a support network, set realistic goals, put people before things, and don't be afraid to say "no". Recognize individual needs within the family and meet them to the greatest extent possible without compromising your physical and emotional health. Be creative, have fun with parenting, and take time to care for yourself.

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Recognizing Volunteer Leader Service and Accreditation	Naming Changes and Changing Names API thanks the hundreds of dedicated leaders for fostering a strong foundation and recognizes the impact of their service. The groups these leaders have created provide critical parenting support.
Thank You to API Staff As we celebrate these changes at API, Read more	Celebrating and Navigating the Holidays This Attachment Parenting International post was compiled from some APtly Said contributions that help AP parents navigate holiday challenges in the midst of celebrations: co-sleeping while traveling, maintaining balance with so much going on, nurtur
Disrupting the Progression from Early Screen Use to Screen Addiction Monday, January 14 3:30 PM ET	My Attachment Parenting support group made all the difference How important is it to find parents to give you support, encouragement, and advice in Attachment Parenting? This mom shares her experience after dealing with her child's public tantrum.
AP Month Photo Contest 2017 We’ve got a big idea for AP Month this year, but it depends on a collaboration with you – and all AP families! Let’s build a photographic image-base demonstrating our strength for Word Power – and share it with the world!	Smartphones and parenting This week, May 1-7, is Screen-Free Week -- an annual observance founded by the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood. Plan to unplug from digital entertainment this week and instead connect with your family. Need more inspiration?
8 Ways to Cope with the Stress of Parenting "Being a parent has so many positives. But with those positives comes a big dose of stress, chaos, and pressure. Parents have to sacrifice a lot more than they did pre-kid days; sleep, privacy, wants, and, a lot of times, needs.	CCFC’s newest screen time initiative Are you a practitioner or educator who works with families to reduce children’s use of screens and other digital devices? Then we want to hear from you!