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
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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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. |
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!
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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? |
"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. |
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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! |
API's cofounder Lysa Parker was interviewed by DatingAdvice.com on attachment - read the full article where Lysa shares Attachment Parenting International's mission and discusses resources to raise well adjusted children and nurture relationships. Read more |
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Rather than aiming to be the "best" parent, instead strive to be a "very good" parent. There is no such thing as perfect parents, plus while making mistakes can be hard, learning lessons from them is incredibly important. |
Peer-to-peer support is more effective as a health care intervention than simply increasing the individual visits with health care professionals, according to an American study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. |
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