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A huge part of Attachment Parenting is learning, and teaching our children, how to be mindful -- that ability to calm our minds, connect with our emotions in the moment, work through any conflicting feelings, and respond to others in truth and... read more |
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I conducted a survey of mothers. I asked “What are the most difficult aspects of mothering young children?” The most common response was: Isolation, Loneliness. A huge percentage of us feel lonely. |
Mother 2 and Assistant Editor of API's blog, Effie Morchi, discusses a troubling trend in Palo Alto, Calif., and how it ties into parenting: I've come to realize that there is one fundamental question in which the answer is the foundation of our... read more |
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I conducted a multi-generational survey of mothers about how motherhood has changed. Today I want to share what these women said about the dangers of childhood from each generation. |
"Cruelty flows from anger and frustration, and confers a feeling of power over others that can be pleasurable. Children aren’t born with effective techniques for emotional self-regulation. |
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"Toddlers may be ever so adorable but they can also be frustratingly poor at listening and respecting other people's feelings. |
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In other words, when we are young in our own parenting journeys — and especially with infants and young children — our focus in Attachment Parenting is inthe here and now. |
"Parenting is tough, he adds, but good parents represent the first line of defense against the sorts of adverse childhood experiences — things like abuse, neglect or witnessing domestic violence — that often spur... read more |
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