Sometimes parents will refer to Attachment Parenting as a parenting "style." To be accurate, though, API refers to Attachment Parenting as a parenting approach. You may be wondering what the difference is. In this week's Editor's pick on API's blog, we feature an infographic that illustrates the differences between the 4 established parenting styles.

I can hardly believe I survived all the chaos of early new motherhood. At the beginning, I didn't think I would -- at least not with my sanity intact. New mother Julia Harger shares her story on API's blog of transitioning to motherhood with her first baby.

The 2015 factsheets for each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia provide information for early childhood professionals and policymakers about the status of infants, toddlers, and families in their state. The State Baby Facts present infant and toddler data in the framework of good health, strong families, and positive early learning experiences.

The State of America's Babies in 2015 presents facts for each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia to be used by early childhood professionals and policymakers about the status of infants in their state.

"Liam telling me that sometimes a boy just needs his mommy is supported in the research I found on different aspects of the topic but let me share one more story."

"New research at University of California looking at the impact of fragmented care on brain development found that frequent interruptions to the bonding that should take place between new parents and their child can lead to emotional disorders for the child later in life. Hal Stern, a Cal-Irvine professor and report co-author, says it should be a warning to parents who find it hard to put their phones away."

"Our work builds on many studies showing that maternal care is important for future emotional health. Importantly, it shows that it is not how much maternal care that influences adolescent behavior but the avoidance of fragmented and unpredictable care that is crucial. We might wish to turn off the mobile phone when caring for baby and be predictable and consistent." ~Dr. Tallie Z. Baram at UCI's Conte Center on Brain Programming in Adolescent Vulnerabilities​ and the Danette "Dee Dee" Shepard Chair in Neurological Studies

We often refer to kids as "sponges" due to their astonishing ability to absorb so much of the information around them. We are often amazed at their capacity to learn every so quickly and soak up the world around them and expand from all that they see, hear and experience. I've seen it with my own kids, as I'm sure you've seen it with yours. They take it all in -- all that is around them: the good, the beautiful, the bad and the ugly. When I came across this video on social media, I was reminded of how important it is for parents to understand and respect this reality.

When someone responds to me with “no problem," I often feel that my gratitude has fallen flat. It was not received in any deep or meaningful way. I am left with a somewhat cold and distant feeling. “No problem” is not an optimal way to acknowledge gratitude. It does not touch our deepest longing to give and receive love and caring. Of course, the feeling behind the words is more important than the words themselves. And a warm, broad smile might say more than any words can. But words can make a difference.

It’s not just fashion and beauty that teens tend to be insecure about -- they can also feel unsure about their grades, friendships and more. This type of insecurity in adolescence is dangerous: Research shows that the more insecure teens are, the more likely they’re going to be insecure in adulthood.

While the amygdala at the front end of the brain's temporal lobe has long been associated with fear, it also can influence kindness and what might be called charitable giving in humans, research shows.

"LONDON — Only 1 in 200 women in the U.K., or 0.5 percent, breastfeed their children until they are 1 year old — the lowest rate in the world.

That jaw-dropping figure was published this week in the Lancet medical journal in a study analyzing global trends in breastfeeding.

The Lancet's new breasfeeding report has already received a lot of attention in the media, and rightfully so. According to the report, universal breastfeeding has the potential to save the lives of 823,000 children and 20,000 mothers each year through fewer infections in children, protection against obesity, diabetes and cancer. For those who see the world through dollar signs, that's an annual economic savings of $300 billion -- not a minor amount.

Wondering how much is too much when it comes to screen time? Whether your child is old enough for a cell phone? Worried about how much your kids are on social media? Join parenting author Susan Stiffelman for a free series called Parenting in the Digital Age. Speakers include API's own Lysa Parker and Barbara Nicholson, as well as Byron Katie, Alanis Morissette, Dr. Dan Siegel, Rachel Macy Stafford and a host of other writers, teachers, and experts in the field. Just click here to sign up!

Over the past few months, my 3-year-old son has been going through a phase of hitting his brother and sister when he's angry. API Leader and mother of 3, Kelly Shealer shares on API's blog about teaching her son how to handle anger without hurting others.

Last year was a big year, editorially, for API. There were so many amazingly supportive and educational online magazine features and blog posts! Of the hundreds of articles published by API last year, here is the content that makes it into the top 10 of 2015, based on consistency with API's ethos and mission and originality in how the material is presented.