"A notable, if subtle, change in sleep guidelines released Monday from the American Academy of Pediatrics acknowledges the reality of those long nights and what parents should do if they can't always follow the guidelines to the letter. The goal is to reduce the risk of sleep deaths in babies.

Infants and parents benefit from breastfeeding and sleeping near one another, reducing SIDS risk by 50%

Attachment Parenting International responds to 2016 AAP Statement on Infant Sleep

Nashville, TN. (October 26, 2016) – API welcomes the AAP’s latest Statement on Infant Sleep that acknowledges the dilemma parents face in providing responsive nighttime infant care in accordance with past AAP guidelines.

Guilt, unfortunately, seems to be inherent in parenting. It doesn't really matter how you parent, it's so tempting to compare ourselves to others and how they are relating to and raising up their children. API's blog explores parenting guilt -- what it is and where it comes from -- as well as what to do about it.

Our children are keenly tuned in to us. They know very well how to read the signs that serve as the early warning system indicating the likelihood of an impending mom-meltdown. Over time, they have become skilled at rating the level of threat. Mother and psychologist Tamara Brennan shares 5 ways for parents to help themselves build resilience to stress and be successful in "becoming the peace" their families need, on API's blog.

Doing art projects and other creative activities with my kids is something that’s very important to me. As a child, I always disliked Art Class because I knew I wasn’t very good at art, but starting when my oldest son was 2, I wanted to make art a part of his life. I wanted to let it be something he could enjoy, whether or not he was good at it. Over the last few years, art has been a way for us to connect, have fun, and learn. Mother of 3 and API Leader, Kelly Shealer shares more on API's blog.

"Trauma-informed care (TIC) emphasizes compassion and incorporates the belief that every person has value and should be treated with dignity, as well as the understanding that negative behaviors and other problems may be typical responses to past traumatic experiences."

Thanks to everyone who submitted a photo to API's "Community of Peace" Photo Event during AP Month 2016 in October! It is a beautiful collection of peaceful parenting in real-life. You can still add your own photo to API's Community of Peace and "heart" your favorite.

On this last day of AP Month 2016, we bring you insight on API's blog as to what our children are internalizing as to what peace is including 14-year-old Remy's "Peace to me means no child anywhere would know violence," 8-year-old Anna's "Peace means to get along with everyone no matter what they look like," and 5-year-old Nathan's "Not fighting. We should all work together as a team. No one, boy or girl, is better than another. We are all special."

"To reach peace, teach peace." Share this meme from API's Facebook page.

"To educate through positive, attachment-based stimulus is to educate for a happier and fulfilling life, promoting the development of more confident children who are able to influence the world positively and creatively." Share this meme on API's blog or Facebook page.

Social norms shape societal behavior, including violence. Read what the research says in this AP Month Daily Tip.

What side are you on when it comes to violence? Does that identity serve peace? Read what the research says in this AP Month Daily Tip.

"Peace is a daily, a weekly, a monthly process -- gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly building new structures." Share this meme on API's blog and Facebook page.

What does play teach your children about peace? Read what the research says in this AP Month Daily Tip.

How do peace and play go together? Read what the research says in this AP Month Daily Tip.

"“It really goes back to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs,” Warnock said. “If I don’t feel a sense of belonging and security, it’s hard to move into academic learning.”

"If you are looking for a more succinct answer to what Attachment Parenting is then API provides just that. They say there are eight principals that make up the philosophy of attachment parenting:"

"Fallon underwent more tests, which confirmed the diagnosis. Over time, he realized that he’d known all along.

What is the difference between positive and negative peace? And which do you want in your relationships? The answer may surprise you. Read what the research says in this AP Month Daily Tip.

"On Tuesday, an expert panel suggests that doctors should provide breastfeeding support and guidance for new mothers. Ann Kurth, Dean of the Yale School of Nursing, said, “Breast-feeding has real health benefits for babies and their mothers. Primary care clinicians can help new moms who breast-feed be successful.” Breastfed babies are less likely to develop chronic health problems such as diabetes and are less likely to develop ear infections thanks to the antigens and other important parts of breastmilk.